Whether you’re looking to make a single bet or have your sights set on putting together a parlay, Saturday’s game at 5:00 PM ET between the Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Islanders features a variety of betting options. Before the puck drops, check out our best bets for this contest.

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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.
• A total of 16 of New York’s games have ended with over 6 goals this season.
• These two teams combine for 6.2 goals per game, 0.25 more than the total 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 have been victorious in 16 of their 24 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (66.7%).
• Carolina is 13-6 (victorious in 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 matchup.

Islanders Moneyline: +124

• In New York’s 13 games playing as the moneyline underdog this season, it has five wins.
• The Islanders have won two games with moneyline odds of +124 or longer (in six such games).
• 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

• One of Carolina’s top offensive options this season is Martin Necas, who has recorded 41 points in 26 games.
• 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).
• Andrei Svechnikov has created 22 points for Carolina in 26 games this season, scoring on 11% of his shots and recording nine goals and 13 assists.
• In the 15 games Pyotr Kochetkov has played this season, his save percentage is .897, 38th in the league.

Islanders Points Leaders

• Anders Lee is a top offensive contributor for his club with 21 points (0.8 per game). He has totaled 11 goals and 10 assists in 27 games (playing 17:17 per game).
• Kyle Palmieri’s 20 points this season, including 10 goals and 10 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for New York.
• New York’s Bo Horvat has 18 points, courtesy of five goals (fifth on team) and 13 assists (first).
• 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 put together 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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