Pittsburgh Penguins vs Carolina Hurricanes Betting Pick & Prediction for Tuesday, March 10, 2026

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The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to take on the Carolina Hurricanes in an NHL regular season game. The Penguins hold a record of 32-18-14 and are ranked second in the Eastern Metropolitan Division. They will be visiting the Lenovo Center, where the Hurricanes, with a record of 40-17-6, play their home games.

This game is scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 7:00 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+. The Penguins, coached by Dan Muse, aim to improve their standings against the division-leading Hurricanes, coached by Rod Brind’Amour. Both teams are part of the Eastern Metropolitan Division, adding extra competition to this game.

Penguins vs Hurricanes Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Carolina Hurricanes
  • Venue: Lenovo Center
  • Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Carolina Hurricanes -225, Pittsburgh Penguins +189

Pittsburgh Penguins Team Preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins have shown mixed results in their recent games. They won against the Boston Bruins with a score of 5-4, but they lost to the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3. Another tough loss came at the hands of the Buffalo Sabres, with a score of 5-1.

In terms of player performance, Anthony Mantha has been a standout with his recent two-goal game against the Bruins. Erik Karlsson has also contributed with multiple assists in recent games. Sidney Crosby continues to be a key player, leading the team in points this season.

On the defensive side, Stuart Skinner has been in goal for most games. He has faced many shots, making key saves to keep his team in the game. Despite some losses, his efforts have been crucial for the Penguins’ defensive play.

Carolina Hurricanes Team Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes have shown mixed results in their recent games. They had a close game against the Calgary Flames, losing 5-4. Despite the loss, Seth Jarvis and Sebastian Aho stood out with multiple points.

In their game against the Edmonton Oilers, the Hurricanes won 6-3. Jackson Blake scored twice, and K’Andre Miller added three assists. The team displayed strong offensive play, with 32 shots on goal.

The Hurricanes currently rank second in shots on goal this season. Sebastian Aho leads the team with 65 points, while Andrei Svechnikov has made a significant impact with 111 hits. Goalie Brandon Bussi has contributed 25 wins in his 30 games played.

BTB Betting Pick

The Carolina Hurricanes are favored with a moneyline of -225 against the Pittsburgh Penguins at +189. Given their strong performance with 220 goals and 361 assists this season, the Hurricanes are likely to win. The projected score is Carolina 4, Pittsburgh 2, making the Hurricanes a solid pick.

The total for the game is set at 6.5, with the under at -123. Both teams have solid goaltending, with the Hurricanes ranked 5th in goals against. The projected total score of 6 suggests taking the under is a good choice.