NHL Prop Bets: Carolina Hurricanes vs Pittsburgh Penguins (March 18, 2026)
The Pittsburgh Penguins (34-18-15) face the Carolina Hurricanes (42-19-6) at Lenovo Center. Let's take a look at the NHL Prop Bets for Wednesday's matchup.
- The Penguins have a 41-26 Puck Line record this season, while the Hurricanes hold a record of 25-42.
The total goals line is set at 6.5, with OVER at -102 and UNDER at -118.
- The Penguins have a 35-29-3 O/U record this season (meaning 35 games have gone over the total points line, 29 have gone under and three have resulted in a push). The Hurricanes have a 35-30-2 O/U record.
Goals For Insights
- The Penguins are averaging 3.42 goals per game this season (8th in the league). Comparatively, the Hurricanes are averaging 3.43 (6th).
- Defensively, the Penguins are giving up 2.90 goals per game this season (T7th in the league), while the Hurricanes are giving up an average of 2.90 goals (T7th).
Shots
- Looking at creating chances to score, Pittsburgh is averaging 29.0 shots per game this season (8th in the NHL). Meanwhile, Carolina is allowing its opposition 24.1 shots per game (1st).
- Flipping that script, the Penguins are allowing 27.2 shots per game (11th in the NHL), while the Hurricanes are averaging 32.2 shots (2nd).
Power Play
- Pittsburgh holds a power play percentage of 25.1%, ranking T3rd in the league this season, while Carolina sits 14th with 21.9% of its power play opportunities converted.
Penalty Kill %
- On the opposite end, the Penguins have a penalty kill rate of 84.5% (ranked T1st), compared to the Hurricanes at 79.4% (15th).
P1 Result
Pittsburgh is +210 to win the first period, while Carolina is +150.
- Here are their first period records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 30-20-17 | 15-7-10 | 14-13-6 | 3-4-3 |
| Carolina | 30-18-19 | 16-9-10 | 14-9-9 | 6-2-2 |
To Go To Overtime
Wednesday's matchup is +285 to go to overtime.
- The Penguins have played in 20 games that have gone to overtime this season, while the Hurricanes have appeared in 17.
To Go To a Shootout
- The Penguins have played in 11 games that have gone to a shootout this season, while the Hurricanes have appeared in 8.
Last Time They Met
Carolina recorded a 4-5 overtime victory over Pittsburgh at Lenovo Center when these teams last met on March 10. Despite being on the wrong side of that result, Bryan Rust did all he could for his team, recording 2 goals and 1 assist. The Hurricanes have now won nine straight at Lenovo Center against the Penguins.
