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Carolina Hurricanes vs Pittsburgh Penguins 03/08/2020 Picks, Betting Odds and Predictions![]() Carolina Hurricanes vs Pittsburgh Penguins 03/08/2020 –The Carolina Hurricanes will play their second straight game on the road in two days when they visit the Pittsburgh Penguins, who likewise will be playing on the second night of a back-to-back hosting another Metropolitan rival, on Sunday afternoon inside the PPG Paints Arena. The Hurricanes nipped the Islanders in New York on Saturday, 3-2, while the Penguins fell into a deep hole in front of their home crowd as the Washington Capitals mangled them, 5-2. Pittsburgh is less likely to lose at home in two straight nights according to the updated NHL Betting Odds which have them favored at -155. The visiting Hurricanes, on the other hand, are offered at +135 to win. Carolina Hurricanes vs Pittsburgh Penguins 03/08/2020When: Sunday, March 08, 1:30 PM ET Where: PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania TV: AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh Stream: SofaScore Carolina Hurricanes vs Pittsburgh Penguins 03/08/2020 Betting Odds:
Carolina HurricanesLosing two prized netminders has definitely hurt the cause of Carolina Hurricanes as they had suffered four-straight losses entering Saturday’s tilt in New York. Sensing the need to step up, Anton Forsberg shifted to a higher gear and made 24 saves to help Carolina snap the losing skid. Vincent Trocheck, meanwhile, hit the biggest shot of the night as his goal in overtime ended up being the difference in the match. Justin Williams has been the steadiest piece for the squad, scoring in three straight games as the Hurricanes moved to within two points from the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. Players to watch: Sebastian Aho (GP 66, G 36, A 27, PTS 63), Teuvo Teravainen (GP 66, G 15, A 46, PTS 61), Andrei Svechnikov (GP 66, G 24, A 36, PTS 60) Pittsburgh PenguinsThe Penguins failed to sustain their blitz as they were routed by the Capitals on Saturday at home to keep them on the trail in the Metropolitan Division race. Sunday’s joust against Carolina will mark the first of their four meetings in the next three weeks. Pittsburgh has lost seven of their last 10 games but split their last four assignments at home. Evgeni Malkin has reached the 70-point mark which is still a club best while Sidney Crosby sits on a three-game point streak to bring his season totals to 47 points on 16 goals and 31 assists in 39 games. Players to watch: Evgeni Malkin (GP 53, G 22, A 48, PTS 70), Sidney Crosby (GP 39, G 16, A 31, PTS 47), Bryan Rust (GP 53, G 27, A 27, PTS 54). Carolina Hurricanes vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting PredictionsTrends HurricanesHurricanes are 6-2 in their last 8 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation. PenguinsPenguins are 7-2 in their last 9 games following a loss of 3 or more goals. Hurricanes vs Penguins Betting PicksPenguins fans will not go empty-handed for a second straight night as the home team is pegged to rebound from last night’s lopsided setback. Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby will hold their fort against the gallant stand of the Hurricanes and tow the Penguins back on the victory track. Score Prediction: Hurricanes 3, Penguins 4. |