Carolina Hurricanes vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/22

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The Carolina Hurricanes will visit the Pittsburgh Penguins at the PPG Paints Arena on Sunday, March 22, 2026. The game will begin at 3:00 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+. The Hurricanes have a strong season record of 44-19-6, sitting at the top of the Eastern Metropolitan Division.

Meanwhile, the Penguins hold a record of 35-18-16 and rank second in the same division. Both teams have been competitive this season. The game promises to be an exciting matchup between two top teams in the division.

Hurricanes vs Penguins Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
  • Venue: PPG Paints Arena
  • Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Carolina Hurricanes MoneyLine -143, Pittsburgh Penguins MoneyLine +122

Carolina Hurricanes Team Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes have shown a mix of results in their recent games. They won against the Toronto Maple Leafs with a score of 4-3. They also defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-5 in a high-scoring game.

However, the Hurricanes faced a tough loss against the Columbus Blue Jackets, ending with a score of 1-5. Their defense was tested, allowing five goals in that game. They bounced back with a win against the Tampa Bay Lightning, securing a 4-2 victory.

Carolina’s skaters like Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov have been key contributors. Aho has 71 points in the season, while Svechnikov has 59 points. In goaltending, Brandon Bussi has been strong with 26 wins out of 33 games.

Pittsburgh Penguins Team Preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins have had a mixed run in their recent games. They secured a 5-4 victory over the Winnipeg Jets with Erik Karlsson scoring twice. Yegor Chinakhov and Parker Wotherspoon also contributed with points.

In another game, the Penguins fell short against the Carolina Hurricanes, losing 6-5. Erik Karlsson was active again with two goals and one assist. Despite the loss, Bryan Rust and Sidney Crosby added to the scoreboard.

The Penguins also had a strong 7-2 win against the Colorado Avalanche. Evgeni Malkin led the way with two goals and one assist. The team showed their offensive skills with seven goals on just 20 shots.

BTB Betting Pick

The Carolina Hurricanes are favored to win with a moneyline of -143 against the Pittsburgh Penguins, who have a moneyline of +122. The Hurricanes have strong stats, ranking high in goals and shots on goal. Given these factors, picking the Hurricanes to win seems reasonable.

The total for the game is set at 6.5, with the over at -113 and the under at -108. Both teams have high scoring potential, with the Hurricanes ranked 4th in goals and the Penguins 6th. A projected score of 4-3 suggests taking the over is a good choice.