How to Pick the Hurricanes vs. Islanders Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – December 17
Published 11:20 am Monday, December 16, 2024
Looking to place some wagers on the upcoming contest (Tuesday at 7:30 PM ET) between the Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Islanders at PNC Arena Below, we offer our best bets, along with our picks and predictions for this matchup.
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Hurricanes vs. Islanders Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6.1 goals)
- This season, Carolina and its opponent have combined to outscore Tuesday’s over/under of 5.5 goals 19 times.
- In New York’s 32 games this season, 20 have finished with more goals than Tuesday’s over/under of 5.5.
- These two teams combine for 6.2 goals per game, 0.7300000000000004 more than the over/under for this contest.
- These two teams are allowing a combined 5.9 goals per game, 0.4 more than this contest’s over/under.
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Moneyline Pick
Hurricanes Moneyline: -226
- The Hurricanes have won 64.3% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (18-10).
- Carolina is 7-2 when it has played with moneyline odds of -226 or shorter (77.8% win percentage).
- The Hurricanes’ implied moneyline win probability is 69.3% in this matchup.
Islanders Moneyline: +185
- In 16 games as an underdog on the moneyline, New York has pulled off the upset seven times.
- When the Islanders’ moneyline odds are +185 or longer, they have not won a game in one opportunity.
- New York’s implied probability to win this game is 35.1% based on the moneyline.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Carolina 4, New York 2
Hurricanes Points Leaders
- Martin Necas is one of Carolina’s top contributors this season with 44 points. He has averaged 0.5 goals per game, shooting 18.7%.
- Sebastian Aho is another of Carolina’s top contributors currently with 31 total points (eight goals and 23 assists) to his name.
- On 60 shots (for six goals) and 19 assists, Shayne Gostisbehere has recorded 25 points this season.
- In the 18 games Pyotr Kochetkov has played this season, his save percentage is .895, 43rd in the league.
Islanders Points Leaders
- Anders Lee is a top offensive contributor for his team with 25 points (0.8 per game). He has totaled 13 goals and 12 assists in 32 games (playing 17:11 per game).
- Kyle Palmieri is a key contributor for New York, with 24 total points this season. He has netted 11 goals and provided 13 assists in 32 contests.
- New York’s Bo Horvat has 22 points (eight goals, 14 assists) this season.
- New York’s Ilya Sorokin is 9-9-4 this season, compiling 571 saves and allowing 59 goals (2.7 goals against average) with a .906 save percentage (25th in the league).
Hurricanes’ Schedule
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| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2024 | Sharks | W 3-2 | Home | -535 |
| 12/13/2024 | Senators | L 3-0 | Home | -208 |
| 12/15/2024 | Blue Jackets | W 4-1 | Home | -362 |
| 12/17/2024 | Islanders | – | Home | -226 |
| 12/20/2024 | Capitals | – | Away | – |
| 12/22/2024 | Rangers | – | Away | – |
| 12/23/2024 | Predators | – | Away | – |
Islanders’ Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2024 | Kings | L 3-1 | Home | +112 |
| 12/12/2024 | Blackhawks | W 5-4 | Home | -194 |
| 12/15/2024 | Blackhawks | L 5-3 | Away | -195 |
| 12/17/2024 | Hurricanes | – | Away | +185 |
| 12/21/2024 | Maple Leafs | – | Away | – |
| 12/23/2024 | Sabres | – | Home | – |
| 12/28/2024 | Penguins | – | Home | – |
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Carolina vs. New York Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Venue: PNC Arena
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