Hurricanes vs. Islanders NHL Playoffs First Round Game 3: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

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The Carolina Hurricanes are set for Game 3 of the NHL Playoffs First Round against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on Thursday, April 25, starting at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN2, SN360, TVAS, BSSO, and MSGSN. The Hurricanes lead the series 2-0. The Islanders have +142 moneyline odds against the favorite Hurricanes (-170).

Hurricanes vs. Islanders Game Info & Odds

  • When: Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN2, SN360, TVAS, BSSO, and MSGSN
  • Where: UBS Arena in Elmont, New York
  • TV Channel: ESPN2, SN360, TVAS, BSSO, and MSGSN
  • Favorite: Hurricanes (-170)
  • Underdog: Islanders (+142)
  • Over/under: 5.5

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Hurricanes and Islanders Betting Trends

  • Carolina and its opponent have gone over 5.5 combined goals in 41 of 83 games this season.
  • New York’s games this season have had more than 5.5 goals 49 of 84 times.
  • These teams rack up 6.4 goals per match between them, 0.9 more than this game’s total.
  • These teams concede 5.7 goals per game combined, 0.2 more than this game’s over/under.
  • The Hurricanes have won 65.8% of their games this season when they’ve been a moneyline favorite (50-26).
  • The Islanders have been an underdog in 45 games this season, and won 20 (44.4%).

Hurricanes Stats & Insights

  • The Hurricanes offense’s 277 total goals (3.4 per game) are ranked eighth in the NHL this year.
  • On defense, the Hurricanes are one of the best units in league play, allowing 211 goals to rank fourth.
  • With a +66 goal differential, they’re ranked second-best in the league.
  • The Hurricanes have a 10.1% shooting percentage as a team, ranking 15th in the league.
  • The Hurricanes have shut out opponents eight times, averaging 16.9 hits and 11.4 blocked shots per game this season.
  • Over the last 10 contests, the Hurricanes are 8-2-0 (90.0% of possible points).
  • They are scoring at a 3.5 goals-per-game average (35 total) over that time.
  • Defensively, the Hurricanes have allowed 20 goals (2.0 per game) in those 10 outings.

Islanders Stats & Insights

  • The Islanders have the league’s 22nd-ranked scoring offense (245 total goals, 3.0 per game).
  • 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 9.9% shooting percentage the Islanders have amassed ranks 18th in the league.
  • The Islanders have shut out their opponent five times this season.
  • In the past 10 contests, the Islanders have gone 7-2-1 (80.0% of possible points).
  • They have averaged 3.0 goals per game (30 total) during that stretch.
  • On the defensive side, the Islanders have allowed 20 goals (2.0 per game) over those 10 outings.

Hurricanes Key Players to Watch

  • A top offensive player this season for Carolina, Sebastian Aho has scored 89 points in 78 games (36 goals and 53 assists).
  • Jake Guentzel has 77 points (1.1 per game), scoring 30 goals and adding 47 assists.
  • Pyotr Kochetkov has a record of 23-13-4. He has conceded 92 goals (2.3 goals against average) and recorded 939 saves with a .911 save percentage (17th in the league).

Hurricanes Player Props

  • Sebastian Aho Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -190, Under Odds: +145)
  • Sebastian Aho Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +120, Under Odds: -150)
  • Jake Guentzel Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +180, Under Odds: -238)
  • Jake Guentzel Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -125, Under Odds: -105)
  • Seth Jarvis Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -135, Under Odds: +105)
  • Seth Jarvis Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +160, Under Odds: -210)

Islanders Key Players to Watch

  • New York’s Mathew Barzal has totaled 57 assists and 23 goals in 80 games, good for 80 points.
  • Noah Dobson’s 70 points this season, including 10 goals and 60 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for New York.
  • New York’s Ilya Sorokin is 25-19-12 this season, compiling 1655 saves and giving up 167 goals (3.0 goals against average) with a .908 save percentage (24th in the league).

Islanders Player Props

  • Brock Nelson Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -120)
  • Brock Nelson Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +165)
  • Bo Horvat Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -130)
  • Bo Horvat Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +170)
  • Mathew Barzal Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -160)
  • Mathew Barzal Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +110)

Hurricanes vs. Islanders Injuries

  • Hurricanes: Jesper Fast: Upper Body (Questionable), Brett Pesce: Lower Body (Out)
  • Islanders: Scott Mayfield: Lower Body (Out For Season)

Hurricanes vs. Islanders Prediction

  • Puck Line Pick:

    Islanders (+1.5)

  • Pick OU:

    Over (5.5)

  • Score Prediction:
    Hurricanes 4 – Islanders 3

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WRITTEN BY

Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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