- The Hurricanes are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Islanders
- Islanders vs. Hurricanes Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
- TV Channel: MSGS | FDSO
The New York Islanders (42-30) visit Lenovo Center to take on the Carolina Hurricanes (48-21) on Apr. 4 in Raleigh, NC. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Hurricanes are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (-102).
The Islanders vs. Hurricanes Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Islanders vs. Hurricanes Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
Islanders vs Hurricanes Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Hurricanes will win this game with 90.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Islanders vs Hurricanes Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Islanders will cover the spread with 58.8% 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
Islanders Best Bets & Trends
- The New York Islanders have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 17 of their last 25 away games (+9.05 Units / 34% ROI)
- The New York Islanders have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 13 of their last 25 away games (+7.10 Units / 26% ROI)
- The New York Islanders have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 10 of their last 20 away games (+6.15 Units / 25% ROI)
- The New York Islanders have hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 25 away games (+4.25 Units / 15% ROI)
- The New York Islanders have hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 20 away games (+2.90 Units / 13% ROI)
Hurricanes Best Bets & Trends
- The Carolina Hurricanes have covered the 1P Puck Line in 17 of their last 25 games (+15.65 Units / 60% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the 1P Moneyline in 17 of their last 25 games (+9.65 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 13 of their last 25 games (+7.95 Units / 30% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 20 games at home (+5.10 Units / 22% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 20 games at home (+5.10 Units / 14% ROI)
Islanders Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Islanders are 40-37 against the spread this NHL season (-7.75 Units / -5.99% ROI).
- Islanders are 42-35 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.15 Units /7.9% ROI
- Islanders are 35-40 when betting the Over for -8.7 Units / -10.22% ROI
- Islanders are 40-35 when betting the Under for +2.15 Units /2.52% ROI
Hurricanes Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Hurricanes are 29-46 against the spread this NHL season (-10.35 Units /-12.31% ROI).
- Hurricanes are 48-27 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.95 Units / 2.2% ROI
- Hurricanes are 40-34 when betting the Over for +1.85 Units / 2.19% ROI
- Hurricanes are 34-40 when betting the Under for -9.3 Units / -11.44% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Hurricanes vs Islanders
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Seth Jarvis (CAR) | +160 |
| Sebastian Aho (CAR) | +165 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers (CAR) | +200 |
| Bo Horvat (NYI) | +200 |
| Andrei Svechnikov (CAR) | +220 |
| Jackson Blake (CAR) | +250 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Hurricanes vs Islanders
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Bo Horvat (NYI) | 0.5 -160 | 0.5 +120 |
| Jordan Staal (CAR) | 0.5 +135 | 0.5 -185 |
| Brayden Schenn (NYI) | 0.5 +130 | 0.5 -175 |
| Mathew Barzal (NYI) | 0.5 -160 | 0.5 +125 |
| K'Andre Miller (CAR) | 0.5 +160 | 0.5 -220 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Hurricanes vs Islanders
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Bo Horvat (NYI) | 2.5 -118 | 2.5 -115 |
| Jordan Staal (CAR) | 1.5 +105 | 1.5 -145 |
| Mathew Barzal (NYI) | 1.5 -185 | 1.5 +130 |
| Logan Stankoven (CAR) | 1.5 -190 | 1.5 +135 |
| Taylor Hall (CAR) | 1.5 -135 | 1.5 +100 |
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 were 4-10 (.286) when tied after the second period last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Islanders are 53-39 (.576) when winning the xG advantage since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .671
The Islanders are 41-34 (.547) this season — tied for 10th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Hurricanes: Keys to the Game vs. Islanders
The Hurricanes are 47-27 (.635) 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 were 47-33 (.588) last season — tied for 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Hurricanes are 94-60 (.610) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
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 recorded 2,557 shots last season — 5th most among NHL Teams
The Islanders recorded 32.0 shots per game last season — 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 30.3
The Islanders had 0.3 points per game while shorthanded last season — tied for 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.2
Hurricanes Offensive Stats & Trends
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 213 forecheck chances in 5v5 situations this season — most among NHL Teams
The Hurricanes have recorded 35.5 shots per game this season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 29.9
The Hurricanes have 246 forecheck chances this season — most among NHL Teams
Islanders Defensive Stats & Trends
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 a 1.000 slot save percentage in overtime this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .803
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 a .845 slot save percentage since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .829
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 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%
The Hurricanes have allowed opponents to score on 11% of cycle chances since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
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