Hurricanes vs. Islanders NHL Playoffs First Round Game 4: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

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The New York Islanders take their home ice at UBS Arena to play the Carolina Hurricanes for Game 4 of the NHL Playoffs First Round on Saturday, April 27, beginning at 2:00 PM ET on TBS, truTV, SportsNet, TVAS, Max, BSSO, and MSGSN. The Hurricanes have a 3-0 lead in the series. Oddsmakers list the Islanders as underdogs in this decisive matchup, assigning them +154 odds on the moneyline against the Hurricanes (-185).

Hurricanes vs. Islanders Game Info & Odds

  • When: Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 2:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: TBS, truTV, SportsNet, TVAS, Max, BSSO, and MSGSN
  • Where: UBS Arena in Elmont, New York
  • TV Channel: TBS, truTV, SportsNet, TVAS, Max, BSSO, and MSGSN
  • Favorite: Hurricanes (-185)
  • Underdog: Islanders (+154)
  • Over/under: 5.5

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Hurricanes and Islanders Betting Trends

  • In 41 of 84 matches this season, Carolina and its opponent have combined to finish above 5.5 goals.
  • New York has combined with its opponent to score over 5.5 goals in 49 of 85 games this season.
  • These teams rack up a combined 6.4 goals per game, 0.9 more than this game’s total.
  • Opponents of these teams average 5.7 goals per game combined, 0.2 more than this game’souting’s total.
  • The Hurricanes have won 66.2% of their games this season when they’ve been a moneyline favorite (51-26).
  • The Islanders have won 20, or 43.5%, of the 46 games they have played as an underdog this season.

Hurricanes Stats & Insights

  • The Hurricanes’ 277 goals this season make them the eighth-best scoring team in the league.
  • The Hurricanes have allowed the fourth-fewest goals in league action this season, 211 (2.6 per game).
  • With a +66 goal differential, they’re ranked second-best in the league.
  • The Hurricanes shoot 10.1% as a team, ranked 15th-best 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 games, the Hurricanes have gone 8-2-0 (90.0% of possible points).
  • They have put up 35 goals during that stretch.
  • Over on the defensive side, the Hurricanes have given up 2.2 goals per game (22 total) over those 10 matchups.

Islanders Stats & Insights

  • The Islanders have the league’s 22nd-ranked scoring offense (245 total goals, 3.0 per game).
  • The Islanders have allowed 258 total goals (3.2 per game) to rank 18th.
  • Their -13 goal differential ranks 19th in the league.
  • The Islanders’ collective 9.9% shooting percentage ranks 18th in the league.
  • The Islanders have five shutout wins this season.
  • In their last 10 matchups, the Islanders have gone 6-3-1 to earn 75.0% of the possible points.
  • They are scoring at a 3.0 goals-per-game average (30 total) over that span.
  • Over on the defensive end, the Islanders have given up 2.2 goals per game (22 total) in those 10 matchups.

Hurricanes Key Players to Watch

  • A major contributor this season for Carolina, Sebastian Aho has scored 89 points in 78 games (36 goals and 53 assists).
  • Jake Guentzel is another leading option for Carolina with 77 points (1.1 per game), scoring 30 goals and adding 47 assists.
  • Pyotr Kochetkov (23-13-4) has a goals against average of 2.3 on the season, and 939 saves. His .911 save percentage ranks 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: 0.50 (Over Odds: -245, Under Odds: +185)
  • Jake Guentzel Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -125, Under Odds: -105)
  • 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

  • New York’s Mathew Barzal has collected 57 assists and 23 goals in 80 games, good for 80 points.
  • New York’s Noah Dobson has racked up 70 total points (0.9 per game), with 10 goals and 60 assists.
  • Ilya Sorokin has a 25-19-12 record this season, with a .908 save percentage (24th in the league). In 56 games, he has 1655 saves, and has given up 167 goals (3.0 goals against average).

Islanders Player Props

  • Mathew Barzal Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -150, Under Odds: +120)
  • Mathew Barzal Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +114, Under Odds: -145)
  • Noah Dobson Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +135, Under Odds: -175)
  • Noah Dobson Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +185, Under Odds: -245)
  • Brock Nelson Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -125, Under Odds: -105)
  • Brock Nelson Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +160, Under Odds: -210)

Hurricanes vs. Islanders Injuries

  • Hurricanes: Jesper Fast: Upper Body (Out For Season), 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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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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