A pair of the best teams in the Eastern Conference, the Carolina Hurricanes (first in the conference at 42-19-6) and the Pittsburgh Penguins (fourth at 34-18-15), square off on Wednesday, March 18 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this matchup with a glimpse at who we predict will come out on top in Wednesday's game.

During the last 10 games for the Penguins, their offense has scored 34 goals while their defense has conceded 29 (they have a 4-3-3 record in those games). In 41 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored nine goals (22.0% conversion rate).

Hurricanes vs. Penguins Predictions for Wednesday

Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Hurricanes 4, Penguins 3.

Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-170)
Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Penguins (+1.5)

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Hurricanes Splits and Trends

The Hurricanes are 11-6-17 in overtime contests on their way to a 42-19-6 overall record.
Carolina is 14-4-3 (31 points) in its 21 games decided by one goal.
In the 11 games this season the Hurricanes registered just one goal, they've finished 1-10-0 (two points).
Carolina has scored exactly two goals in seven games this season (4-3-0 record, eight points).
The Hurricanes have scored three or more goals in 48 games (37-5-6, 80 points).
In the 24 games when Carolina has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 17-6-1 record (35 points).
In the 54 games when it outshot its opponent, Carolina is 38-12-4 (80 points).
The Hurricanes' opponents have had more shots in 11 games. The Hurricanes finished 3-6-2 in those contests (eight points).

Penguins Splits and Trends

The Penguins have posted a record of 5-15-20 in overtime matchups as part of an overall mark of 34-18-15.
In the 21 games Pittsburgh has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 23 points.
Across the seven games this season the Penguins finished with just one goal, they have earned three points.
When Pittsburgh has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned four points (0-6-4 record).
The Penguins have scored at least three goals 46 times, earning 76 points from those matchups (34-4-8).
This season, Pittsburgh has scored a single power-play goal in 24 games has a record of 12-6-6 in those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Pittsburgh is 15-13-9 (39 points).
The Penguins have been outshot by opponents 25 times this season, and earned 34 points in those games.

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