Pittsburgh Penguins vs Carolina Hurricanes Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/18

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The NHL regular season continues with a game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Carolina Hurricanes. This matchup will be held at the Lenovo Center on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

Pittsburgh Penguins, led by Head Coach Dan Muse, hold a record of 34-18-15. They are ranked second in the Eastern Metropolitan Division. On the other side, Carolina Hurricanes, coached by Rod Brind’Amour, have a record of 42-19-6 and lead the same division. Both teams will aim for a win to strengthen their standings.

Penguins vs Hurricanes Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Carolina Hurricanes
  • Venue: Lenovo Center
  • Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Carolina Hurricanes MoneyLine -168, Pittsburgh Penguins MoneyLine +143

Pittsburgh Penguins Team Preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins have had mixed results in their recent games. They secured a strong win against the Colorado Avalanche, scoring 7 goals with 20 shots on goal. Erik Karlsson and Evgeni Malkin were key players, contributing to the high-scoring game.

In their game against the Utah Mammoth, the Penguins managed a narrow win. They scored 4 goals on 23 shots, with 2 power-play goals. Stuart Skinner made 26 saves, helping the team hold on for the win.

The Penguins faced a tough challenge against the Vegas Golden Knights, losing by a score of 6-2. Despite having more shots on goal, they couldn’t overcome the early deficit. Rickard Rakell and Benjamin Kindel each scored a goal for Pittsburgh in the loss.

Carolina Hurricanes Team Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes have had mixed results in their recent games. In their latest game, they lost to the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-1. They managed 28 shots on goal but only scored once.

Earlier, the Hurricanes secured a victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning with a 4-2 score. Andrei Svechnikov and Sebastian Aho contributed with a goal and an assist each. The team had 35 shots on goal in that game.

Against the St. Louis Blues, the Hurricanes faced a 3-1 defeat at home. They recorded 32 shots on goal, but only Mark Jankowski found the net. Their performance saw 16 hits and 12 blocks in that matchup.

BTB Betting Pick

The Carolina Hurricanes are favored against the Pittsburgh Penguins with a moneyline of -168. The Penguins are underdogs at +143. Based on the stats, the Hurricanes have a slight edge in goals and saves. Our pick is the Carolina Hurricanes to win straight up.

The over/under for the game is set at 6.0. Both teams have strong offensive stats, with the Hurricanes ranking 5th in goals. The Penguins are close behind in 6th. This suggests a high-scoring game. We recommend taking the over at -122.