- The Islanders are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Hurricanes
- Hurricanes vs. Islanders Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
- TV Channel: FDSO | MSGS
The Carolina Hurricanes (52-22) visit UBS Arena to take on the New York Islanders (43-33) on Apr. 14 in Elmont, NY. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Islanders are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+180).
The Hurricanes vs. Islanders Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Hurricanes vs. Islanders Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
Hurricanes vs Islanders Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Islanders will win this game with 60.4% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Hurricanes vs Islanders Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Islanders will cover the spread with 50.5% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Hurricanes Best Bets & Trends
- The Carolina Hurricanes have covered the 1P Puck Line in 16 of their last 25 games (+12.30 Units / 44% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the 1P Game Total Over in their last 8 games (+8.00 Units / 73% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the 1P Moneyline in 16 of their last 25 games (+7.10 Units / 18% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have covered the Puck Line in 11 of their last 20 away games (+6.90 Units / 29% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 12 of their last 25 games (+6.30 Units / 24% ROI)
Islanders Best Bets & Trends
- The New York Islanders have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+4.00 Units / 50% ROI)
- The New York Islanders have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+3.45 Units / 18% ROI)
- The New York Islanders have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 4 of their last 11 games at home (+3.00 Units / 25% ROI)
- The New York Islanders have hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 25 games at home (+2.80 Units / 9% ROI)
- The New York Islanders have covered the 2P Puck Line in 7 of their last 12 games at home (+2.75 Units / 17% ROI)
Hurricanes Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Hurricanes are 32-49 against the spread this NHL season (-10 Units / -10.83% ROI).
- Hurricanes are 52-29 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.8 Units /3.35% ROI
- Hurricanes are 44-36 when betting the Over for +3.8 Units / 4.2% ROI
- Hurricanes are 36-44 when betting the Under for -12 Units /-13.59% ROI
Islanders Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Islanders are 42-39 against the spread this NHL season (-8.9 Units /-6.6% ROI).
- Islanders are 43-38 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.9 Units / 5.07% ROI
- Islanders are 37-42 when betting the Over for -9 Units / -10.06% ROI
- Islanders are 42-37 when betting the Under for +1.85 Units / 2.06% ROI
Points Per Game Predictions for Islanders vs Hurricanes
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Calum Ritchie (NYI) | 0.5 +110 | 0.5 -150 |
| Bo Horvat (NYI) | 0.5 -165 | 0.5 +125 |
| Brayden Schenn (NYI) | 0.5 +105 | 0.5 -145 |
| Mathew Barzal (NYI) | 0.5 -220 | 0.5 +160 |
| K'Andre Miller (CAR) | 0.5 +165 | 0.5 -225 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Islanders vs Hurricanes
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Bo Horvat (NYI) | 2.5 -150 | 2.5 +110 |
| Mathew Barzal (NYI) | 2.5 +125 | 2.5 -175 |
| K'Andre Miller (CAR) | 1.5 -115 | 1.5 -118 |
| Logan Stankoven (CAR) | 2.5 +105 | 2.5 -145 |
| Taylor Hall (CAR) | 1.5 -200 | 1.5 +145 |
Hurricanes: Keys to the Game vs. Islanders
The Hurricanes are 50-28 (.641) this season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Hurricanes are 137-84 (.620) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Hurricanes are 97-61 (.614) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Hurricanes were 47-33 (.588) last season — tied for 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Islanders: Keys to the Game vs. Hurricanes
The Islanders were 34-46 (.425) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Islanders are 42-37 (.532) this season — tied for 10th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Islanders were 19-14 (.576) when winning the xG advantage last season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .694
The Islanders were 4-29 (.121) when scoring 2 or fewer non-shootout goals last season — 10th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .144
Hurricanes Offensive Stats & Trends
The Hurricanes have 257 forecheck chances this season — most among NHL Teams
The Hurricanes have averaged 0.16 expected goals per game while shorthanded this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.08
The Hurricanes have 224 forecheck chances in 5v5 situations this season — most among NHL Teams
The Hurricanes have 97 forecheck chances in the first period this season — most among NHL Teams
Islanders Offensive Stats & Trends
The Islanders scored on 15% of rush chances in the second period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Islanders have 188 second chance scoring opportunities this season — 2nd most among NHL Teams
The Islanders have 18 second chance scoring opportunities in 5v5 situations this month — most among NHL Teams
The Islanders were 34-46 (.425) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Hurricanes Defensive Stats & Trends
The Hurricanes had 151 successful stick checks while shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams
The Hurricanes have allowed opponents to score on 11% of cycle chances in 5v5 situations since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Hurricanes have allowed opponents to score on 17% of cycle chances while tied this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Hurricanes have allowed opponents to score on 13% of cycle chances while tied since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
Islanders Defensive Stats & Trends
The Islanders allowed opponents to score on 9% of second chance opportunities last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Islanders have allowed opponents to score on 10% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Islanders have allowed opponents to score on 9% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Islanders have allowed opponents to score on 6% of second chance opportunities while tied this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
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