Hurricanes vs. Islanders NHL Playoffs First Round Game 5: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

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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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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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