Searching for best bets for the upcoming contest between the Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Islanders on Saturday at 5:00 PM ET? You’ve come to the right place. In the piece below, we offer our picks and predictions to help you make informed betting decisions for this matchup.

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Hurricanes vs. Islanders Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• This season, 18 of Carolina’s 26 games have gone over Saturday’s total of 6 goals.
• In New York’s 27 games this season, 16 have finished with more goals than Saturday’s over/under of 6.
• These two teams combine for 6.2 goals per game, 0.25 more than the over/under for this contest.
• These two teams allow a combined 5.9 goals per game, 0.1 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -148

• The Hurricanes are 16-8 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• When playing with moneyline odds of -148 or shorter, Carolina has compiled a 13-6 record (winning 68.4% of its games).
• The Hurricanes’ implied moneyline win probability is 59.7% in this matchup.

Islanders Moneyline: +124

• In 13 games as the underdog on the moneyline, New York has pulled off the upset five times.
• The Islanders have two victories in games with moneyline odds of +124 or longer (in six chances).
• New York has a 44.6% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, New York 3

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• With 14 goals and 27 assists this season, Martin Necas is one of Carolina’s leading contributors (41 points).
• Sebastian Aho has seven goals and 21 assists for Carolina to compile 28 total points (1.1 per game).
• Through 26 games, Andrei Svechnikov has proven himself as another option for Carolina. He has 22 points (nine goals and 13 assists).
• Pyotr Kochetkov (11-3-0) has a 2.6 goals against average and a save percentage of .897 for Carolina.

Islanders Points Leaders

• Anders Lee’s 11 goals and 10 assists in 27 contests give him 21 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Kyle Palmieri is pivotal for New York’s offense with 20 total points (0.7 per game), including 10 goals and 10 assists through 27 games.
• Bo Horvat has five goals and 13 assists, for a season point total of 18.
• Ilya Sorokin has a .910 save percentage (17th in the league), with 443 total saves, while conceding 44 goals (2.6 goals against average). He has compiled a 6-7-4 record between the posts for New York this season.

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Carolina vs. New York Game Info

• Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
• Time: 5:00 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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