Penguins vs. Hurricanes Prediction and Odds - Dec 18, 2022

The Carolina Hurricanes face the Pittsburgh Penguins in NHL action at PNC Arena on Sunday, beginning at 5:00PM ET.

Dimers' top betting picks for Penguins vs. Hurricanes, plus game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are detailed below.

Who will win Penguins vs. Hurricanes?

Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Sunday's Penguins-Hurricanes NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Hurricanes a 54% chance of beating the Penguins.

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Penguins vs. Hurricanes Odds

• Puck Line: Hurricanes -1.5 (+200), Penguins +1.5 (-225)
• Moneyline: Hurricanes -125, Penguins +110
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-106/+100)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Hurricanes are currently -1.5 favorites versus the Penguins, with +200 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Penguins (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -225.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Hurricanes at -125, which means you can risk $125 to win $100, for a total payout of $225, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Penguins at +110, where you can bet $100 to profit $110, earning a total payout of $210, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 6 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -106, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Penguins (+1.5) are a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Penguins vs. Hurricanes

• Puck Line: Hurricanes -1.5 @ +200 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Moneyline: Penguins @ +110 via BetMGM
• Total: Under 6 @ +100 via DraftKings Sportsbook (50% probability)

Our best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering intelligence to bring you the best possible plays 24/7.

Although the Penguins are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Hurricanes -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the top odds available.

And while the Hurricanes are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Penguins moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is crucial to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

Penguins vs. Hurricanes Betting Guide

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Penguins vs. Hurricanes Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Penguins vs. Hurricanes? The latest data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Penguins and Hurricanes.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you select the best prop picks for Sunday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Pittsburgh's Jake Guentzel is most likely to score the first goal in Penguins vs. Hurricanes.

DimersBOT gives Guentzel a 7.9% chance of scoring the first goal at PNC Arena, while the Penguins star is a 36.5% chance of registering an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Pittsburgh Penguins

• Jake Guentzel: 7.9% probability
• Sidney Crosby: 7.6% probability
• Rickard Rakell: 5.7% probability
• Evgeni Malkin: 4.7% probability
• Bryan Rust: 3.8% probability

Carolina Hurricanes

• Andrei Svechnikov: 7.4% probability
• Martin Necas: 5.3% probability
• Seth Jarvis: 4.7% probability
• Teuvo Teravainen: 3.8% probability
• Jordan Staal: 3.7% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Pittsburgh Penguins

• Jake Guentzel: 36.5% probability
• Sidney Crosby: 36.0% probability
• Rickard Rakell: 30.6% probability
• Evgeni Malkin: 25.5% probability
• Bryan Rust: 22.4% probability

Carolina Hurricanes

• Andrei Svechnikov: 37.3% probability
• Martin Necas: 27.6% probability
• Seth Jarvis: 24.2% probability
• Jordan Staal: 20.9% probability
• Teuvo Teravainen: 20.6% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting insights before Penguins vs. Hurricanes on Sunday December 18, 2022.

Penguins vs. Hurricanes 2022 Game Info

Sunday's matchup between the Hurricanes and Penguins at PNC Arena is scheduled to commence at 5:00PM ET.

• Who: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Carolina Hurricanes
• Date: Sunday December 18, 2022
• Time: 5:00PM ET / 2:00PM PT
• Venue: PNC Arena

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