Tuesday’s contest that pits the Carolina Hurricanes against the New York Islanders, which begins at 7:30 PM ET, includes plenty of betting possibilities. Below, we cover the best bets for this matchup, so take a peek before placing any wagers.

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Hurricanes vs. Islanders Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• This season, Carolina and its opponent have combined to outscore Tuesday’s total of 5.5 goals 19 times.
• So far this season, 20 games New York has played finished with over 5.5 goals.
• The total for this game (5.5) is 0.7 less than the combined scoring averages for the Hurricanes (3.6) and Islanders (2.63).
• These two teams are conceding a combined 5.9 goals per game, 0.4 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -226

• The Hurricanes have won 64.3% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (18-10).
• When playing with moneyline odds of -226 or shorter, Carolina is 7-2 (winning 77.8% of the time).
• The Hurricanes’ implied moneyline win probability is 69.3% in this matchup.

Islanders Moneyline: +185

• In New York’s 16 games as the moneyline underdog this season, it has seven wins.
• When the Islanders’ moneyline odds are +185 or longer, they have not won a game in one opportunity.
• New York’s implied probability to win is 35.1% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, New York 2

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• One of Carolina’s top offensive options this season is Martin Necas, who has put up 44 points in 30 games.
• Sebastian Aho is another of Carolina’s top contributors currently with 31 total points (eight goals and 23 assists) to his name.
• Through 30 games, Shayne Gostisbehere has proven himself as another option for Carolina. He has 25 points (six goals and 19 assists).
• In the 18 games Pyotr Kochetkov has played this season, his save percentage is .895, 43rd in the league.

Islanders Points Leaders

• New York’s Anders Lee has collected 12 assists and 13 goals in 32 games, good for 25 points.
• Kyle Palmieri has made a major impact for New York this season with 24 points, thanks to 11 goals and 13 assists.
• Bo Horvat has eight goals and 14 assists for Carolina.
• Ilya Sorokin’s record stands at 9-9-4 on the season, allowing 59 goals (2.7 goals against average) and collecting 571 saves with a .906 save percentage (25th in the league).

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Carolina vs. New York Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
• Venue: PNC Arena

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