Pittsburgh Penguins vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction 3/10/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Penguins vs Hurricanes Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, March 10th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Carolina Hurricanes Preview

The Hurricanes have 86 points this season with a 40-17-6 record, and are 25-38 ATS and 35-27 in over/under. They have a 23-8-2 home record and a 17-9-4 road record and are sitting 1st in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 5-4 road loss to the Flames, and their previous three games were a 6-3 road win over the Oilers, a 6-4 road win over the Canucks, and a 2-1 road loss to the Kraken.

Offensively, the Hurricanes are averaging 3.49 goals per game and are scoring 22.5% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.86 goals per game and are killing 79.5% of their opponent’s power plays.

Sebastian Aho leads the Hurricanes with 65 points and 23 goals, adding a team-high 42 assists. Brandon Bussi is the starting goalie for the Hurricanes, and he has a 25-4-1 record, with 2.38 GAA and .899 SV%. Frederik Andersen is the backup goalie and he has a 9-11-5 record, with 3.16 GAA and .873 SV%.

Pittsburgh Penguins Preview

The Penguins have 78 points this season with a 32-17-14 record, and are 38-25 ATS and 32-29 in over/under. They have a 16-9-8 home record and a 16-8-6 road record and are sitting 2nd in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 5-4 home overtime win over the Bruins, and their previous three games were a 4-3 home shootout loss to the Flyers, a 5-1 home loss to the Sabres, and a 2-1 road loss to the Bruins.

Offensively, the Penguins are averaging 3.37 goals per game and are scoring 25.3% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.84 goals per game and are killing 84.4% of their opponent’s power plays.

Sidney Crosby leads the Penguins with 59 points and 27 goals, while Erik Karlsson leads the team in assists with 36. Stuart Skinner is the starting goalie for the Penguins, and he has a 19-13-7 record, with 2.74 GAA and .890 SV%. Arturs Silovs is the backup goalie and he has a 14-8-8 record, with 2.84 GAA and .898 SV%.

Pittsburgh Penguins @ Carolina Hurricanes Betting Trends: March 10, 2026

Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win

• The Hurricanes have won each of their last eight home games against the Penguins.
• The Penguins have lost each of their last six games at Lenovo Center after coming off overtime.
• The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in three of their last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Penguins have lost the second period in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents when tied after the first period.

Why the Pittsburgh Penguins will win

• The Penguins have won each of their last five games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Hurricanes have lost four of their last six games as home favorites following a road loss.
• The Penguins have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven home games when playing with a rest advantage.
• The Hurricanes have lost the third period in nine of their last 10 home games against Eastern Conference opponents when trailing after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Hurricanes’ last six night games at Lenovo Center have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Eight of the Penguins’ last nine night games at Lenovo Center have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the last five games between two teams from the Metropolitan Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Penguins’ last seven games as road underdogs.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in 15 of the Hurricanes’ last 16 night games.

Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts

• Sebastian Aho has scored a goal in each of the Hurricanes’ last four home games.
• Sebastian Aho has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six home appearances against the Penguins.
• K’Andre Miller has recorded 11 career assists against the Penguins – most against any opponent (including playoffs).

Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts

• Sidney Crosby has scored at least one goal in four of the Penguins’ last five games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Sidney Crosby has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Elmer Soderblom has recorded two blocks against the Hurricanes this season – equal-most against any opponent.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Carolina Hurricanes rank 5th in the league for goals per game this season (3.49).
• The Carolina Hurricanes are one of five teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
• The Pittsburgh Penguins rank 2nd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (84.41%).
• The Pittsburgh Penguins are one of five teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.

Penguins vs Hurricanes Prediction

The Penguins won their previous meeting against the Hurricanes this season by 5-1 at home but the Canes are 7-2 in their 9 meetings before that.  

In this Penguins vs Hurricanes Prediction, the Hurricanes are coming as -220 home favorites. The Hurricanes have been the better team this season and are the third-best home team in hockey so far. They are 7-2 in their last 9 games and are 10-1 in their last 11 home games, while on the other hand, the Penguins are 1-3 in their last 4 games and 1-3 in their last 4 on the road, so I don’t trust them to do any damage in Carolina. I expect an easy victory for the hosts in this one, so take the Canes on the puckline.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Carolina Hurricanes -1.5