Hurricanes vs. Islanders Prediction: Odds, Puck Line & Insights for NHL Playoffs First Round Game 3 on April 25
The Carolina Hurricanes (52-23-7) have -175 moneyline odds to win when they visit the New York Islanders (39-27-16), who have +145 odds, on Thursday, April 25 at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN2, SN360, TVAS, BSSO, and MSGSN.
Before watching this matchup, here is a look at which club we think will come out on top in Thursday's NHL Playoffs First Round action.
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Hurricanes vs. Islanders Game Info
- When: Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN2, SN360, TVAS, BSSO, and MSGSN
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
- Where: UBS Arena in Elmont, New York
Prediction: Who will win the Hurricanes vs. Islanders game?
| ATS | Over/Under | Score Prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Islanders (+1.5) | Over (6) | Hurricanes 4 Islanders 3 |
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Hurricanes Betting Insights (Last 10 Games)
- Carolina has a 7-2-0 record against the spread in its past 10 games, going 8-2-0 overall.
- In its past 10 contests, Carolina went over three times.
- The Hurricanes have had an average of 5.8 total goals scored in their past 10 games, 0.2 fewer than this matchup's over/under.
- During their last 10 games, the Hurricanes' goals per game average is equal to their season-long average.
Islanders Betting Insights (Last 10 Games)
- New York owns a 6-4-0 record versus the spread while going 7-2-1 straight up in its past 10 games.
- New York has hit the over in three of its last 10 games.
- The Islanders total over the last 10 games is 0.3 goals fewer than the 6 total listed for this matchup.
- In the past 10 games, the Islanders' games have averaged 8.3 goals, 0.3 goals higher than their season-long per-game average.
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Hurricanes Top Performers
- Over 78 games for Carolina this season, Sebastian Aho has been a key contributor with 89 total points -- 36 goals and 53 assists.
- Pyotr Kochetkov has gone 23-13-4 between the pipes this season after allowing 92 goals (2.3 goals against average), recording 939 saves, and compiling a .911 save percentage.
- Aho has recorded a plus-34 to lead Carolina this season.
Islanders Top Performers
- New York's top player in terms of points (80) is Mathew Barzal.
- Ilya Sorokin has a 3.0 goals against average, .908 save percentage (24th in the league) and 25-19-12 record in net for New York.
- Alexander Romanov has the top plus-minus rating on the squad at +23.
Hurricanes Injuries
Jesper Fast: Upper Body (Questionable), Brett Pesce: Lower Body (Out)
Islanders Injuries
Scott Mayfield: Lower Body (Out For Season)
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