For the upcoming matchup between the Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Islanders on Saturday at 7:30 PM ET, we have highlighted the best bets to think about, along with our picks and predictions, in the piece below.

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Hurricanes vs. Islanders Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

• Carolina and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s over/under (5.5 goals) 28 times this season.
• This season, 25 of New York’s games have featured more than 5.5 goals.
• The Hurricanes score 3.37 goals per game, compared to the Islanders’ average of 2.66, adding up to 0.5 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 5.5.
• These two teams are conceding a combined 5.7 goals per game, 0.2 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -182

• The Hurricanes are 27-17 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -182 or shorter, Carolina is 15-9 (winning 62.5% of the time).
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Hurricanes have an implied probability of 64.5% to win.

Islanders Moneyline: +151

• In 23 games as the underdog on the moneyline, New York has achieved the upset 11 times.
• The Islanders have won three games with moneyline odds of +151 or longer (in six such games).
• New York’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 39.8% to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, New York 3

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• A productive offensive player this season for Carolina, Martin Necas has put up 56 points.
• Sebastian Aho has 49 points (15 goals, 34 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
• With 38 points through 42 games (18 goals and 20 assists), Seth Jarvis has been an important part of Carolina’s offensive efforts this season.
• Pyotr Kochetkov (18-9-2) has a 2.5 goals against average and a save percentage of .904 for Carolina.

Islanders Points Leaders

• Anders Lee is a top offensive contributor for his club with 37 points (0.8 per game). He has recorded 21 goals and 16 assists in 47 games (playing 17:16 per game).
• Bo Horvat’s 36 points this season, including 16 goals and 20 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for New York.
• New York’s Kyle Palmieri has 31 points, courtesy of 12 goals (fourth on team) and 19 assists (second).
• Ilya Sorokin has a record of 15-14-4 in 33 games this season, conceding 89 goals (2.8 goals against average) with 836 saves and a .904 save percentage, 27th in the league.

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Carolina vs. New York Game Info

• Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Elmont, New York
• Venue: UBS Arena

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