Pittsburgh Penguins vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, 12/18/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Carolina Hurricanes

Date: Sunday, December 18, 2022

Location: PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC

TV: Bally Sports South

The Pittsburgh Penguins (18-8-4) are en route to PNC Arena on Sunday where they will try to defeat the Carolina Hurricanes (17-6-6).

The Pittsburgh Penguins were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 4-2 victory over the Panthers in their previous contest . The Penguins had a solid offensive outing in this win. For the matchup, they finished 4 of the 39 shots they put on goal. Additionally, they had 3 power play chances and were able to net 2 goals. Pittsburgh accumulated 6 mins in the box for this game.

When it comes to scoring goals, the Pittsburgh Penguins have accumulated 105 goals (8th in hockey) for the season and have allowed 86. For the current campaign, they have 40 points and their points percentage is sitting at .667. Pittsburgh has tallied 101 power play chances and they have added 22 goals out of those chances, giving them a percentage of 21.78%. While at even strength, the Penguins have given up 70 goals while getting 83 when they are on offense. Pittsburgh has taken 1,005 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 10.5%. The Penguins have seen 1,013 shots attempted against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .915. Pittsburgh Penguins opponents have 94 power play tries (21st in hockey) and have earned 16 goals in those chances.

The player protecting the goal in this game is Tristan Jarry. Opponents have tallied 442 goals against Jarry in his professional hockey career and his goals against average is 2.58. Jarry has played in 179 contests during his NHL career. He has a save percentage of .916 for his 10,276 mins guarding the cage. He has amassed an overall mark of 107-50-16 and he has started in 171 games. Over the course of his pro career, Jarry has tallied 106 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .620. Jarry has seen 5,245 shots against him and he has 4,803 saves.

In their last contest, Carolina faced off against the Kraken in a matchup where the Hurricanes got the win by a mark of 3-2. The Hurricanes tallied 3 goals of the 39 shots on goal they took. They had 2 power play chances in this game but were not able to net one.

The Hurricanes have earned 65 goals at even strength and 17 goals (25th in professional hockey) while on the power play. Carolina has taken 1,012 shots (7th in hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 8.10%, while allowing the other team 750 shots. Over the course of the season, the Carolina Hurricanes have accumulated 82 goals, 40 points, as well as a points percentage of .690. They have allowed 75 goals to be scored by way of 56 goals at even strength and 19 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have earned 97 power play chances and they have earned a power play rate of 17.53%. They have a penalty kill rate of 80.41% on their oppositions 97 chances on the power play, and their save percentage sits at 90.0%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Antti Raanta in goal. He has accrued 5,864 stops out of 6,389 shots attempted, which gives him a save % of .918. Raanta has accrued a career record of 112-72-26 and has played in 235 games. He has made the start in 214 games and has been on the ice for 12,782 mins. Raanta's rate of quality starts comes out to 61.7% and he has qualified for 132 quality starts in his hockey career. His opponents are averaging 2.46 goals/game and he has yielded 525 goals overall.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Pittsburgh

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