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Hurricanes vs. Penguins prediction: Why Carolina is favored to win Tuesday's NHL matchup [12/30/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Carolina Hurricanes vs Pittsburgh Penguins predictions for NHL Tuesday.
The Pittsburgh Penguins will take on the Carolina Hurricanes in NHL action at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, beginning at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model predicts the Hurricanes as the most likely winner of the Hurricanes vs. Penguins game.
This article offers a closer look at Tuesday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Canes vs. Penguins prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NHL matchup between the Hurricanes and Penguins 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Hurricanes a 55% chance of defeating the Penguins.
According to our model, the Penguins (+1.5) have a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of six goals has a 51% chance of going over.
Hurricanes vs. Penguins odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Hurricanes | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+190) | +1.5 (-220) |
| Moneyline | -130 | +110 |
| Total | o6 (-130) | u6 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Hurricanes vs. Penguins picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Hurricanes -1.5 | +190 |
| Moneyline | Hurricanes | -130 |
| Total | Under 6 | +100 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Hurricanes -1.5 at the spread.
Hurricanes vs. Penguins player props
Who will score a goal in Hurricanes vs. Penguins?
According to our model, Bryan Rust is most likely to score an anytime goal in Hurricanes vs. Penguins.
Our projections give Rust a 36.3% chance of scoring a goal at PPG Paints Arena, while the star is a 7.7% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | 32.7% |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | 30.5% |
| Andrei Svechnikov | 26.4% |
| Jackson Blake | 26.1% |
| Taylor Hall | 22.6% |
Pittsburgh Penguins
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bryan Rust | 36.3% |
| Sidney Crosby | 34.5% |
| Rickard Rakell | 29.5% |
| Thomas Novak | 23.1% |
| Anthony Mantha | 22.7% |
First goal scorer predictions
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | 5.8% |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | 5.0% |
| Andrei Svechnikov | 4.9% |
| Jackson Blake | 4.6% |
| Taylor Hall | 4.2% |
Pittsburgh Penguins
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bryan Rust | 7.7% |
| Sidney Crosby | 6.3% |
| Rickard Rakell | 5.7% |
| Thomas Novak | 4.2% |
| Anthony Mantha | 4.2% |
Canes vs. Penguins game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's action between the Penguins and Hurricanes at PPG Paints Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
- Date: Tuesday, December 30, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Hurricanes, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat the Penguins on Tuesday.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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