Penguins vs Hurricanes: NHL Puck Betting Free Pick

National Hockey League action resumes tonight as we preview and predict the Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Carolina Hurricanes match-up. Pittsburgh hit the Holiday break with a three-game winning streak, while Carolina has won two straight for just the third time this season.

Puck drop for this pro hockey betting action is slated for 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday, December 27, 2011, from the CONSOL Energy Center, in Pittsburgh, PA.

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Hurricanes @ Penguins: NHL Game Day Free Pick Preview

Carolina (12-19-6) snapped a 2-11 run with consecutive wins that came just prior to the Christmas break (2-1 OT Ottawa) and last night with a 4-2 win over the New Jersey Devils.

The Hurricanes have gone 4-4-2 over their last ten games as they continue to have problems when it comes lighting the lamp. Carolina has a -28 goals against differential and sit second last in the NHL Eastern Conference in that statistical category.

Pittsburgh (20-11-4) appears to have re-adjusted to life without Captain Sidney Crosby. The ‘Pens broke out of a 1-4 slump with three straight wins, by a combined 15-6 count, prior to the break.

The Boys from Steel Town are 6-4-0 in their last ten contests and they sit fifth overall in the NHL Eastern Conference. The ‘Pens own a +23 goals against differential as they sit sixth overall in the NHL with 114 goals scored.

NHL Picking Betting Wagering Lines: Carolina vs. Pittsbugh Free Pick

After scanning our list of top rated online sports wagering websites, we find that the sportsbook at Bookmaker.com is giving us the best price on this contest tonight. Carolina has won three straight games just once this season – Pittsburgh is by far the better side in this one.

Running into a hot Hurricanes goaltender in Cam Ward, along with the Penguins being a little sluggish off the break, are the only concerns we have as Carolina and Pittsburgh hook up here.

We can’t see Carolina keeping up in this one as the Hurricanes have the fewest road wins in the NHL Eastern Conference at just four. The ‘Canes last road win was Dec. 9, 2011, at Edmonton.

Pittsburgh meanwhile has been rock solid on their home pond as they sport a 10-3-2 record at the CONSOL Energy Center. Wager with the Penguins at BookMaker!

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