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Game 1 of the NHL Playoffs First Round at PNC Arena on Saturday, April 20 showcases the Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Islanders facing off at 5:00 PM ET on TBS, truTV, SN360, TVAS, MSGSN, BSSO, SNW, SNE, and SNP. Bookmakers favor the Hurricanes in this matchup, assigning them -245 odds on the moneyline against the Islanders (+200).
Hurricanes vs. Islanders Game Info & Odds
- When: Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: TBS, truTV, SN360, TVAS, MSGSN, BSSO, SNW, SNE, and SNP
- Where: PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina
- TV Channel: TBS, truTV, SN360, TVAS, MSGSN, BSSO, SNW, SNE, and SNP
- Favorite: Hurricanes (-245)
- Underdog: Islanders (+200)
- Over/under: 5.5
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Hurricanes and Islanders Betting Trends
- In 40 games this season, Carolina and its opponent have combined for more than 5.5 goals.
- New York has played 48 games this season that ended with more than 5.5 goals.
- The teams average 6.4 goals per game combined, 0.9 more than this game’s total.
- Combined, these teams allow 5.7 goals per game, 0.2 more than this game’s total.
- The Hurricanes have been favored on the moneyline 74 times this season, and have finished 48-26 in those games.
- The Islanders have won 20, or 46.5%, of the 43 games they have played as an underdog this season.
Hurricanes Stats & Insights
- The Hurricanes score the eighth-most goals in the league, averaging 3.4 per game for a total of 277 this season.
- The Hurricanes have conceded the fourth-fewest goals in league action this season, 211 (2.6 per game).
- The team’s goal differential is second-best in the league at +66.
- The Hurricanes have a 10.1% shooting percentage as a squad, ranking 15th in the league.
- The Hurricanes have shut out opponents eight times. As a team, they are averaging 14.1 hits and 11.4 blocked shots per game this season.
- Over the last 10 games, the Hurricanes have gone 7-3-0 (85.0% of possible points).
- They have put up 32 goals during that stretch.
- Defensively, the Hurricanes have given up 18 goals (1.8 per game) in those 10 outings.
Islanders Stats & Insights
- The Islanders have scored 245 goals this season (3.0 per game) to rank 22nd in the league.
- The Islanders have given up 3.2 goals per game, 258 total, which ranks 18th among NHL teams.
- Their -13 goal differential ranks 19th in the league.
- The Islanders’ collective 9.9% shooting percentage ranks 19th in the league.
- The Islanders have five shutout wins this season.
- In their last 10 games, the Islanders have gone 8-1-1 to earn 85.0% of the possible points.
- They have averaged 3.1 goals per game (31 total) over that time.
- Over on the defensive side, the Islanders have given up 20 goals (2.0 per game) in those 10 matchups.
Hurricanes Key Players to Watch
- Sebastian Aho is currently one of Carolina’s leading contributors (89 total points), having amassed 36 goals and 53 assists.
- Jake Guentzel has 30 goals and 47 assists to total 77 points (1.1 per game).
- Pyotr Kochetkov has a record of 23-13-4. He has allowed 92 goals (2.33 goals against average) and racked up 939 saves.
Hurricanes Player Props
- Sebastian Aho Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -190, Under Odds: +145)
- Sebastian Aho Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +114, Under Odds: -145)
- Jake Guentzel Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -230, Under Odds: +175)
- Jake Guentzel Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -120, Under Odds: -110)
- Seth Jarvis Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -130, Under Odds: +100)
- Seth Jarvis Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +165, Under Odds: -215)
Islanders Key Players to Watch
- Mathew Barzal is an important part of the offense for New York, with 80 points this season. He has recorded 23 goals and 57 assists in 80 games.
- Noah Dobson has made a big impact for New York this season with 70 points, thanks to 11 goals and 59 assists.
- Ilya Sorokin has a 25-19-12 record this season, with a .908 save percentage (25th in the league). In 56 games, he has 1658 saves, and has given up 167 goals (3.0 goals against average).
Islanders Player Props
- Mathew Barzal Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -180, Under Odds: +140)
- Mathew Barzal Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +105, Under Odds: -135)
- Noah Dobson Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +114, Under Odds: -145)
- Noah Dobson Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +154, Under Odds: -200)
- Brock Nelson Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -115, Under Odds: -115)
- Brock Nelson Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +185, Under Odds: -245)
Hurricanes vs. Islanders Injuries
- Hurricanes: Jesper Fast: Upper Body (Questionable)
- Islanders: Scott Mayfield: Lower Body (Out For Season), Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Lower Body (Questionable)
Hurricanes vs. Islanders Prediction
- Puck Line Pick:
Hurricanes (-1.5)
- Pick OU:
Over (5.5)
- Score Prediction:
Hurricanes 4 – Islanders 2
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