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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