Whether you’re looking to make a single bet or have your sights set on building a parlay, Saturday’s game at 5:00 PM ET between the Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Islanders features a variety of betting options. Before the puck drops, take a look at our best bets for this game.

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Hurricanes vs. Islanders Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• This season, Carolina and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s over/under of 6 goals 18 times.
• So far this season, 16 games New York has played finished with over 6 goals.
• The over/under for this game (6) is 0.2 less than the combined scoring averages for the Hurricanes (3.77) and Islanders (2.48).
• The 5.9 goals per game these two teams concede are 0.1 less than the over/under set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -148

• In the 24 times this season the Hurricanes have been a moneyline favorite, they have gone 16-8 in those games.
• Carolina is 13-6 (victorious in 68.4% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -148 or shorter.
• The Hurricanes have a 59.7% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this matchup.

Islanders Moneyline: +124

• In New York’s 13 games playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has five wins.
• The Islanders have a pair of victories in games with moneyline odds of +124 or longer (in six chances).
• New York’s implied probability to win this matchup is 44.6% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, New York 3

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• With 14 goals and 27 assists this season, Martin Necas is one of Carolina’s leading contributors (41 points).
• Sebastian Aho has 28 points (seven goals, 21 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
• Through 26 games, Andrei Svechnikov has proven himself as an important offensive option for Carolina. He has 22 points (nine goals and 13 assists).
• Across 15 games played, Pyotr Kochetkov has a goaltending record of 11-3-0. During those games, he’s allowed 38 goals while recording 330 saves.

Islanders Points Leaders

• Anders Lee has recorded 11 goals (0.4 per game) and collected 10 assists (0.4 per game), taking 3.1 shots per game and shooting 13.3%. That makes him among the leaders for New York with 21 total points (0.8 per game).
• Kyle Palmieri’s 20 points this season, including 10 goals and 10 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for New York.
• New York’s Bo Horvat has 18 points, courtesy of five goals (fifth on team) and 13 assists (first).
• Ilya Sorokin has a record of 6-7-4 in 17 games this season, conceding 44 goals (2.6 goals against average) with 443 saves and a .910 save percentage, 17th in the league.

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Carolina vs. New York Game Info

• Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
• Time: 5:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Elmont, New York
• Venue: UBS Arena

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