Carolina Hurricanes at Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Predictions
2024-10-18 • PPG Paints Arena
Pittsburgh Penguins 1 - 4 Carolina Hurricanes
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
PIT: 25.7%
CAR: 74.3%
Expected Goals
PIT: 1.96
CAR: 3.85
Total Goals
Median: 6.9
Over 5.5: 70%
Over 6.5: 54%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 73% • PIT at home vs CAR: 3-2
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-22 | PIT 1 - 5 CAR | CAR | PIT |
| 2026-03-18 | CAR 6 - 5 PIT | CAR | CAR |
| 2026-03-10 | CAR 5 - 4 PIT | CAR | CAR |
| 2025-12-30 | PIT 5 - 1 CAR | PIT | PIT |
| 2025-01-05 | CAR 4 - 3 PIT | CAR | CAR |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PIT | 9 | 0 | 0.31 |
| 1 | CAR | 14 | 1 | 0.92 |
| 2 | PIT | 10 | 1 | 0.71 |
| 2 | CAR | 25 | 0 | 1.82 |
| 3 | PIT | 18 | 2 | 1.88 |
| 3 | CAR | 16 | 2 | 1.48 |
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 74.3%
Total Goals
Actual: 5.0
Expected: 5.8
Score Breakdown
Pittsburgh Penguins 1 - 4 Carolina Hurricanes
Expected: 2.0 - 3.8
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