Whether you’re looking to make a single bet or have your sights set on putting together a parlay, Tuesday’s game at 7:30 PM ET between the Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Islanders features a slew of betting options. Prior to the puck dropping, check out our best bets for this game.

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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, 19 of Carolina’s 30 games have gone over Tuesday’s total of 5.5 goals.
• In New York’s 32 games this season, 20 have finished with more goals than Tuesday’s total of 5.5.
• The total for this game (5.5) is 0.7 less than the combined scoring averages for the Hurricanes (3.6) and Islanders (2.63).
• This game’s over/under is 0.4 less than the 5.9 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -226

• The Hurricanes have gone 18-10 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• When playing with moneyline odds of -226 or shorter, Carolina is 7-2 (winning 77.8% of the time).
• The Hurricanes have a 69.3% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this game.

Islanders Moneyline: +185

• New York has claimed an upset victory seven times when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in 16 games as the underdog).
• 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 has been imperative to Carolina’s offense this season, registering 44 points in 30 games.
• With eight goals and 23 assists, Sebastian Aho is one of the top offensive options for Carolina with his 31 points (one per game).
• With 25 points through 30 games (six goals and 19 assists), Shayne Gostisbehere has been an important part of Carolina’s offensive efforts this season.
• Pyotr Kochetkov (12-5-0) has a 2.6 goals against average and a save percentage of .895 for Carolina.

Islanders Points Leaders

• Anders Lee is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 25 points (0.8 per game). He has scored 13 goals and 12 assists in 32 games (playing 17:11 per game).
• New York’s Kyle Palmieri has racked up 24 total points (0.8 per game), with 11 goals and 13 assists.
• New York’s Bo Horvat has 22 points, courtesy of eight goals (fifth on team) and 14 assists (first).
• Ilya Sorokin has a record of 9-9-4 in 22 games this season, conceding 59 goals (2.7 goals against average) with 571 saves and a .906 save percentage, 25th in the league.

Hurricanes’ Schedule

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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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