Hurricanes vs. Islanders Prediction: Odds, Puck Line & Insights for NHL Playoffs First Round Game 5 on April 30
The Carolina Hurricanes (52-23-7) are heavily favored (-278 moneyline odds to win) when they host a game against the New York Islanders (39-27-16), who have +220 moneyline odds, on Tuesday at 7:30 PM ET on TBS, Max, BSSO, and MSGSN.
Before this matchup, here is who we project to secure the win in Tuesday's NHL Playoffs First Round action.
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Hurricanes vs. Islanders Game Info
- When: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: TBS, Max, BSSO, and MSGSN
- Where: PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina
Prediction: Who will win the Hurricanes vs. Islanders game?
| ATS | Over/Under | Score Prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricanes (-1.5) | Over (5.5) | Hurricanes 4 Islanders 2 |
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Hurricanes Betting Insights (Last 10 Games)
- Carolina is 6-3-0 against the spread, and 8-1-1 overall, in its past 10 games.
- Carolina hit the over in three of its last 10 games.
- The Hurricanes and their opponents have averaged 5.8 goals combined in their past 10 games, 0.3 more than the over/under of 5.5 in this matchup.
- In the last 10 games, the Hurricanes have scored 0.3 more goals per game than their season average.
Islanders Betting Insights (Last 10 Games)
- New York has a 7-3-0 record against the spread while finishing 6-3-1 overall over its past 10 games.
- In its past 10 contests, New York has hit the over three times.
- The Islanders total over the last 10 games is 0.2 goals greater than the 5.5 over/under listed for this matchup.
- During the past 10 games, the Islanders and their opponents averaged 0.2 more goals than their season game score average of 8 goals.
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Hurricanes Top Performers
- In 78 games for Carolina this season, Sebastian Aho has collected 89 total points (first on the team) -- 36 goals and 53 assists.
- Pyotr Kochetkov has gone 23-13-4 in goal this season after conceding 92 goals (2.3 goals against average), recording 939 saves, and amassing a .911 save percentage.
- Aho has recorded a plus-34 to lead Carolina this season.
Islanders Top Performers
- Mathew Barzal has 80 points, a team high for New York.
- Ilya Sorokin is 25-19-12 this season, with a 3.0 goals against average and a .908 save percentage (24th in the league).
- Alexander Romanov is +23, the top plus-minus rating on the squad.
Hurricanes Injuries
Brett Pesce: Lower Body (Out), Jesper Fast: Upper Body (Out For Season)
Islanders Injuries
Scott Mayfield: Lower Body (Out For Season), Matt Martin: Lower Body (Questionable)
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