The Carolina Hurricanes host the New York Islanders for Game 5 of the NHL Playoffs First Round on Tuesday, April 30, beginning at 7:30 PM ET on TBS, Max, BSSO, and MSGSN. The Hurricanes hold a 3-1 advantage in the series. The Hurricanes are favored, with -258 moneyline odds, in this matchup with the Islanders, who have +210 moneyline odds.
Hurricanes vs. Islanders Game Info & Odds
- When: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: TBS, Max, BSSO, and MSGSN
- Where: PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina
- TV Channel: TBS, Max, BSSO, and MSGSN
- Favorite: Hurricanes (-258)
- Underdog: Islanders (+210)
- Over/under: 5.5
Hurricanes and Islanders Betting Trends
- Carolina and its opponent have combined to score more than 5.5 goals in 41 of 85 games this season.
- New York has combined with its opponent to score over 5.5 goals in 49 of 86 games this season.
- The teams combine to score 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’sgame’s total.
- The Hurricanes have compiled a 51-27 record when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
- The Islanders have been an underdog in 47 games this season, and won 21 (44.7%).
Hurricanes Stats & Insights
- The Hurricanes offense’s 277 total goals (3.4 per game) are ranked eighth in the league this year.
- On defense, the Hurricanes have been one of the best units in NHL play, giving up 211 goals to rank fourth.
- The squad has the league’s second-best goal differential at +66 this season.
- 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 past 10 contests, the Hurricanes have claimed 85.0% of the possible points with an 8-1-1 record.
- They have scored 36 goals over that time.
- Over on the defensive end, the Hurricanes have given up 22 goals (2.2 per game) over those 10 matchups.
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 league 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 their last 10 matchups, the Islanders are 6-3-1 to earn 75.0% of the possible points.
- They have averaged 2.9 goals per game (29 total) over that time.
- Defensively, the Islanders have allowed 22 goals (2.2 per game) in those 10 outings.
Hurricanes Key Players to Watch
- A leading contributor this season for Carolina, Sebastian Aho has scored 89 points in 78 games (36 goals and 53 assists).
- Jake Guentzel has 30 goals and 47 assists to total 77 points (1.1 per game).
- In 42 games, Pyotr Kochetkov has a record of 23-13-4. He has conceded 92 goals (2.33 goals against average) and has recorded 939 saves.
Hurricanes Player Props
- Sebastian Aho Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -215, Under Odds: +165)
- Sebastian Aho Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +105, Under Odds: -135)
- Jake Guentzel Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +160, Under Odds: -210)
- Jake Guentzel Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -145, Under Odds: +114)
- Seth Jarvis Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -140, Under Odds: +110)
- Seth Jarvis Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +145, Under Odds: -190)
Islanders Key Players to Watch
- Mathew Barzal is a top offensive contributor for his team with 80 points (1.0 per game). He has recorded 23 goals and 57 assists in 80 games (playing 19:38 per game).
- 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 .908 save percentage (24th in the league), with 1655 total saves, while conceding 167 goals (3.0 goals against average). He has put together a 25-19-12 record between the posts for New York this season.
Islanders Player Props
- Brock Nelson Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -115)
- Brock Nelson Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +185)
- Bo Horvat Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -130)
- Bo Horvat Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +180)
- Mathew Barzal Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -145)
- Mathew Barzal Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +120)
Hurricanes vs. Islanders Injuries
- Hurricanes: Brett Pesce: Lower Body (Out), Jesper Fast: Upper Body (Out For Season)
- Islanders: Scott Mayfield: Lower Body (Out For Season), Matt Martin: 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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