Before the puck drops at 7:00 PM ET in Friday’s game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Pittsburgh Penguins, here are the best bets you should be considering, whether you’re looking to make a single wager or have your eyes set on building a parlay.

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Hurricanes vs. Penguins Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 6.9 goals)

• In 39 games last season, Carolina and its opponent combined for more than 6.5 goals.
• Pittsburgh’s games last season had over 6.5 goals 37 of 82 times.
• The two teams combined to score 6.5 goals per game, zero fewer than this one’s total.
• These teams gave up 5.6 goals per game combined, 0.9 fewer than this one’s over/under.
• In terms of goals scored, the Hurricanes were eighth in the league, and the Penguins were 18th.
• The Penguins were 13th in the league in goals surrendered, and the Hurricanes were fourth.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -146

• The Hurricanes won 63.5% of their games last season when favored on the moneyline (54-31).
• When it played as a moneyline favorite at -146 or shorter, Carolina went 41-20.
• Based on this game’s moneyline, the Hurricanes’ implied win probability is 59.3%.

Penguins Moneyline: +124

• The Penguins were an underdog 34 times last season, and upset their opponent 14 times.
• Pittsburgh had a record of 5-8 in games when bookmakers listed them as +124 or longer on the moneyline last season.
• Oddsmakers have implied, based on the moneyline for this matchup, that the Penguins have a 44.6% chance to win.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Pittsburgh 3

Hurricanes Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Sebastian Aho was important to Carolina’s offense a season ago, putting up 89 points in 78 games.
• With 33 goals and 34 assists, Seth Jarvis was one of the most important offensive options for Carolina (67 points, 0.8 per game).
• Shayne Gostisbehere created 56 points for Carolina in 81 games a season ago, scoring on 7.2% of his shots and recording 10 goals and 46 assists.
• As Carolina’s top goalie last season, Pyotr Kochetkov tallied 23 wins and 13 losses while surrendering 92 goals against 939 saves.

Penguins Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Sidney Crosby had 42 goals (0.5 per game) and 52 assists (0.6 per game) last season, taking 3.4 shots per game and shooting 15.1%. That made him among the leaders for Pittsburgh with 94 total points (1.1 per game).
• Evgeni Malkin was key for Pittsburgh’s attack with 67 total points (0.8 per game), including 27 goals and 40 assists in 82 games.
• Bryan Rust had 28 goals and 28 assists for Carolina.
• Pittsburgh’s Tristan Jarry was 19-25-5 last season, allowing 133 goals (2.9 goals against average) with a .903 save percentage (36th in the league).

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Carolina vs. Pittsburgh Game Info

• Date: Friday, October 18, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: NHL Network
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• Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Venue: PPG Paints Arena

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