March 20, 2026 5:53 AM EST

NHL: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Pittsburgh Penguins 3/22/2026

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The Pittsburgh Penguins are solid 59 percent favorites over the Carolina Hurricanes. The Penguins are favored despite being projected for 26 shots on goal vs 30 shots for the Hurricanes. The Penguins goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 91.5% compared to the Hurricanes goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 88.3%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Frederik Andersen 23, Arturs Silovs (GK) 28 SHOTS: Nikolaj Ehlers 2.8, Rickard Rakell 3.4 GOALS: Seth Jarvis 0.67, Rickard Rakell 0.66 PTS: Nikolaj Ehlers has a 48% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Rickard Rakell has a 50% chance of 1+PTs

' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Pittsburgh Penguins

Carolina HurricanesRECORDPittsburgh PenguinsRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road18-14, 56% -73Record at Home16-17, 48% -379Carolina Hurricanes
VS Pittsburgh Penguins1-1, 50% -53VS Carolina Hurricanes1-1, 50% 9Pittsburgh Penguins
vs Team .500 or Better21-10, 68% 360vs Team .500 or Better16-18, 47% -109Carolina Hurricanes
Record as Road Favorite14-12, 54% -259Record as Home Underdog4-5, 44% -76Pittsburgh Penguins
After 1 or More Days Off37-19, 66% -3964After 1 or More Days Off29-26, 53% -2143Pittsburgh Penguins

PAST 30 DAYS

Carolina HurricanesRECORDPittsburgh PenguinsRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road3-3, 50% -65Record at Home3-2, 60% 54Pittsburgh Penguins
VS Pittsburgh Penguins1-0, 100% 47VS Carolina Hurricanes0-1, 0% -100Carolina Hurricanes
vs Team Under .5005-2, 71% 117vs Team .500 or Better2-4, 33% -155Carolina Hurricanes
Record as Road Favorite1-3, 25% -267Record as Home Underdog1-0, 100% 124Pittsburgh Penguins
After 1 or More Days Off6-3, 67% -489After 1 or More Days Off3-6, 33% -366Pittsburgh Penguins

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Carolina HurricanesRECORDPittsburgh PenguinsRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD17-15, 53% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME19-15, 56% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS5-1, 83% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS4-2, 67% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON19-11, 63% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON19-12, 61% OverOVER
Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home33-20, 62% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road34-18, 65% OVEROVER

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SIDE VALUE - Carolina Hurricanes Road Games: 18-14, 56% +187 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 12-21, 36% -930 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Carolina Hurricanes Road Games: 4-2, 67% +190 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 2-3, 40% +18

MONEY LINE - Carolina Hurricanes Road Games: 18-14, 56% +58 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 16-17, 48% +-375 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Carolina Hurricanes Road Games: 3-3, 50% -73 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 3-2, 60% +54

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Carolina Hurricanes Road Games: 18-14, 56% + 238 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 23-10, 70% + 1093 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Carolina Hurricanes Road Games: 3-3, 50% -27 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 2-3, 40% -118

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