Searching for best bets for the upcoming contest between the Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Islanders on Saturday at 7:30 PM ET? You’ve found the right spot. In the article below, we offer our picks and predictions to help you make informed betting decisions for this matchup.

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Hurricanes vs. Islanders Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

• This season, 28 of Carolina’s 49 games have gone over Saturday’s over/under of 5.5 goals.
• This season, 25 of New York’s games have featured more than 5.5 goals.
• The Hurricanes score 3.37 goals per game, compared to the Islanders’ average of 2.66, adding up to 0.5 more goals than this contest’s total of 5.5.
• This game’s over/under is 0.2 less than the 5.7 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -182

• In the 44 times this season the Hurricanes have been favored on the moneyline, they have finished 27-17 in those games.
• Carolina is 15-9 (victorious in 62.5% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -182 or shorter.
• The Hurricanes have a 64.5% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.

Islanders Moneyline: +151

• In 23 games as the moneyline underdog, New York has pulled off the upset 11 times.
• The Islanders have three wins in games when their odds are +151 or longer on the moneyline (in six opportunities).
• New York’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 39.8% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, New York 3

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• One of Carolina’s top offensive options this season is Martin Necas, who has recorded 56 points in 49 games.
• Having scored 15 goals and adding 34 assists, Sebastian Aho is excelling for Carolina through 49 games.
• Through 42 games, Seth Jarvis has proven himself as another option for Carolina. He has 38 points (18 goals and 20 assists).
• Across 30 games played, Pyotr Kochetkov has a goaltending record of 18-9-2. During those games, he’s allowed 73 goals while recording 685 saves.

Islanders Points Leaders

• Anders Lee is among the top options on offense for New York, with 37 points this season. He has recorded 21 goals and 16 assists in 47 games.
• Bo Horvat is pivotal for New York’s attack with 36 total points (0.8 per game), including 16 goals and 20 assists through 46 games.
• New York’s Kyle Palmieri has 31 points, courtesy of 12 goals (fourth on team) and 19 assists (second).
• Ilya Sorokin has a record of 15-14-4 in 33 games this season, conceding 89 goals (2.8 goals against average) with 836 saves and a .904 save percentage, 27th in the league.

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Carolina vs. New York Game Info

• Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Elmont, New York
• Venue: UBS Arena

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