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The Carolina Hurricanes (9-2) will try to continue a seven-game win streak when they play the Pittsburgh Penguins (5-7-2) at home on Thursday, November 7 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Get ready for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will come out on top in Thursday's hockey action.
The Penguins have put up a 3-5-2 record over their last 10 contests. They have scored 27 total goals (seven power-play goals on 30 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 23.3%) while giving up 34 goals to their opponents.
Hurricanes vs. Penguins Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this game predicts a final tally of Hurricanes 5, Penguins 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-275)
- Total Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 6.7 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Hurricanes (-1.5)
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Hurricanes Splits and Trends
- The Hurricanes have finished 2-0-2 in overtime games as part of an overall record of 9-2.
- In the three games Carolina has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 2-1-0 record (good for four points).
- In the one game this season the Hurricanes scored only one goal, they lost.
- The Hurricanes have scored three or more goals 10 times, and are 9-1-0 in those games (to record 18 points).
- In the four games when Carolina has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 3-1-0 to record six points.
- In the nine games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Carolina is 8-1-0 (16 points).
- The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents two times, and went 1-1-0 (two points).
Penguins Splits and Trends
- The Penguins (5-7-2 overall) have posted a record of 2-2-4 in games that have needed OT this season.
- Pittsburgh has earned four points (2-1-0) in its three games decided by one goal.
- This season the Penguins scored just one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
- Pittsburgh has two points (1-1-0) in two games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
- The Penguins have scored more than two goals nine times, earning 10 points from those matchups (4-3-2).
- This season, Pittsburgh has scored a lone power-play goal in seven games and registered six points with a record of 2-3-2.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Pittsburgh is 3-1-2 (eight points).
- The Penguins have been outshot by opponents eight times this season, and earned four points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Hurricanes Rank | Hurricanes AVG | Penguins AVG | Penguins Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd | 4.09 | Goals Scored | 2.93 | 18th |
| 3rd | 2.45 | Goals Allowed | 3.71 | 29th |
| 1st | 35.9 | Shots | 31.8 | 7th |
| 1st | 23.5 | Shots Allowed | 33.2 | 30th |
| 8th | 25% | Power Play % | 22.5% | 10th |
| 9th | 83.33% | Penalty Kill % | 85.37% | 7th |
Hurricanes vs. Penguins Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina
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