The contest between the Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Islanders at 7:30 PM ET on Tuesday has lots of betting options to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and predictions.

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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 over/under of 5.5 goals.
• So far this season, 20 games New York has played finished with more than 5.5 goals.
• 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).
• These two teams are allowing a combined 5.9 goals per game, 0.4 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -235

• The Hurricanes have been victorious in 18 of their 28 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (64.3%).
• When playing with moneyline odds of -235 or shorter, Carolina has put together a 6-2 record (winning 75.0% of its games).
• The Hurricanes’ implied moneyline win probability is 70.1% in this game.

Islanders Moneyline: +190

• In New York’s 16 games as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has seven wins.
• The Islanders’ moneyline odds are +190 or longer for the first time.
• New York’s implied probability to win is 34.5% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, New York 2

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• A productive offensive player this season for Carolina, Martin Necas has put up 44 points.
• Sebastian Aho is another of Carolina’s major contributors currently with 31 total points (eight goals and 23 assists) to his name.
• On 60 shots (for six goals) and 19 assists, Shayne Gostisbehere has created 25 points this season.
• As Carolina’s top goalie, Pyotr Kochetkov has recorded 12 wins and 5 losses this season while giving up 46 goals with 391 saves.

Islanders Points Leaders

• Anders Lee is among the top options on offense for New York, with 25 points this season. He has recorded 13 goals and 12 assists in 32 games.
• Kyle Palmieri is a key contributor for New York, with 24 total points this season. He has netted 11 goals and provided 13 assists in 32 games.
• New York’s Bo Horvat has 22 points (eight goals, 14 assists) this season.
• Ilya Sorokin has a 9-9-4 record this season, with a .906 save percentage (25th in the league). In 22 games, he has 571 saves, and has given up 59 goals (2.7 goals against average).

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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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