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Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Islanders Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: December 7, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET

Venue: UBS Arena — Elmont, NY

Article updated Dec 6, 10:39 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Carolina Hurricanes are set to face off against the struggling New York Islanders, with the Hurricanes boasting a strong 17-8-1 record and the Islanders sitting at 9-11-7

Game outlook

The Carolina Hurricanes are set to face off against the struggling New York Islanders, with the Hurricanes boasting a strong 17-8-1 record and the Islanders sitting at 9-11-7 with only two wins in their last 10 games. The Hurricanes are the clear betting favorite with odds of -173 remaining steady. Stay tuned for our Hurricanes vs Islanders prediction to see who will come out on top in this matchup. Don't miss out on the best sports betting promotions available.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Hurricanes -173 | Islanders +147

Spread: Hurricanes -1.5 (+153) | Islanders +1.5 (-176)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Carolina will win straight-up is 63%.

Carolina Hurricanes

The Carolina Hurricanes are currently having a successful season, with their offense leading the way by scoring an average of 3.77 goals per game. Top line players Martin Necas and Sebastian Aho have contributed significantly with 21 goals and 48 assists. Other offensive players such as Andrei Svechnikov, Seth Jarvis, and Eric Robinson have also been performing well. On the defensive end, the team has been solid, allowing only 2.92 goals per game. Defensemen like Shayne Gostisbehere, Dmitry Orlov, and Jalen Chatfield have shown strong performances. Goaltender Pyotr Kotchetkov has room for improvement with a .897 save percentage and a 2.58 goals-against average. Carolina is currently ranked 3rd in offense, 11th in defense, and has a record of 9-2, with a power ranking of 2 in the NHL.

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New York Islanders Analysis

The New York Islanders are struggling this season, with both their offense and defense underperforming. The offense is scoring only 2.48 goals per game, with only three goals in the last two games. The top two lines led by Anders Lee, Bo Horvat, and Kyle Palmieri are carrying the majority of the scoring load. The defense is allowing 3.00 goals per game, with seven goals in the last two games. Goaltender Ilya Sorokin has been a bright spot with a .910 save percentage and a 2.62 goals-against average. Despite their struggles, the Islanders have a power ranking of 30 and are ranked 27th in offense and 13th in defense. Consider choosing the Best NHL Handicappers to maximize profits.

Carolina Hurricanes Expected to Dominate New York Islanders in Eastern Conference Showdown

The New York Islanders are in search of a much-needed victory, however, they will face a formidable opponent in the Carolina Hurricanes, one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference. The Hurricanes, boasting an impressive average of 3.77 goals per game, are poised to take control of the match early on. With skilled forwards such as Martin Necas and Sebastian Aho leading the offensive charge, the Hurricanes are expected to capitalize on scoring opportunities against the Islanders, who concede an average of 3.00 goals per game. On the defensive end, the Hurricanes, who allow just 2.92 goals per game, are well-equipped to stifle the Islanders' offense, which averages a mere 2.48 goals per game. Ultimately, it is anticipated that the Carolina Hurricanes will emerge victorious with a dominant performance on the road. For those considering a wager, taking the Hurricanes money line as road favorites may prove to be a wise choice.

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SportsJaw Hurricanes vs Islanders archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Hurricanes vs Islanders matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Carolina Hurricanes-173 → -197Moved
  • Moneyline · New York Islanders+147 → +170Moved
  • Spread · Carolina Hurricanes-1.5 (+153) → -1.5 (+130)Moved
  • Spread · New York Islanders+1.5 (-176) → +1.5 (-153)Moved
  • Total · Over6 (-110) → 6 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under6 (-110) → 6 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Carolina Hurricanes
9-2 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-3-2 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
New York Islanders
5-4 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-07T03:39:08.600Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-04-30New York Islanders 3 · Carolina Hurricanes 6
Final result

Matchup pick recap

New York Islanders defeated Carolina Hurricanes 4-3

New York Islanders defeated Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 on December 7, 2024, a 1-goal decision in the series. New York Islanders' strongest period was the 2nd period, when it outscored its opponent 4-1. Against SportsJaw's recorded Carolina Hurricanes -1.5 (+130) spread, New York Islanders covered, while the 7 combined goals finished over the recorded total of 6.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • CoolioTotal · Over 6 (-110)Win
  • CoolioMoneyline · New York Islanders +155Win
  • OddssharkMoneyline · New York Islanders +155Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 6 (-110)Win