If you’re seeking best bets for the Carolina Hurricanes’ upcoming game against the New York Islanders on Saturday at 5:00 PM ET, then you’ve come to the right spot. Read on, as we provide our picks and projections for this showdown.

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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, Carolina games have gone over this one’s 6-goal total 18 times.
• This season, 16 of New York’s games have featured more than 6 goals.
• These two teams combine for 6.2 goals per game, 0.25 more than the over/under for this contest.
• This game’s over/under is 0.1 more than the 5.9 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -148

• The Hurricanes have been victorious in 16 of their 24 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (66.7%).
• Carolina is 13-6 (winning 68.4% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -148 or shorter.
• The Hurricanes’ implied moneyline win probability is 59.7% in this game.

Islanders Moneyline: +124

• New York has five wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 13 times).
• The Islanders have a pair of victories in games with moneyline odds of +124 or longer (in six chances).
• New York has a 44.6% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, New York 3

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• A leading offensive player this season for Carolina, Martin Necas has recorded 41 points.
• With seven goals and 21 assists, Sebastian Aho is one of the most important contributors for Carolina with his 28 points (1.1 per game).
• Through 26 games, Andrei Svechnikov has proven himself as a scoring option for Carolina. He has 22 points (nine goals and 13 assists).
• Across 15 games played, Pyotr Kochetkov has a goaltending record of 11-3-0. During those games, he’s allowed 38 goals while recording 330 saves.

Islanders Points Leaders

• New York’s Anders Lee has collected 10 assists and 11 goals in 27 games, good for 21 points.
• New York’s Kyle Palmieri has racked up 20 total points (0.7 per game), with 10 goals and 10 assists.
• 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 giving up 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)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Elmont, New York
• Venue: UBS Arena

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