The Carolina Hurricanes have demonstrated thus far why they were the Metropolitan Division’s best team in the regular season.
The Hurricanes have inched toward the second round of the NHL playoffs bracket by smothering the Islanders’ offense during the first four games of the series. The question for anyone looking at making Islanders vs Hurricanes betting picks is, what do the New York Islanders have left?
The Islanders had to fight, scratch, and claw to even sneak into the playoffs as the Wild Card. That expenditure of energy seems to have drained New York of some momentum entering the playoffs. Falling behind the Hurricanes put the Islanders in a tough spot as they head back on home trying to find way to bring the series back to New York.
New York Islanders vs. Caroline Hurricanes Odds
This is a game on the NHL schedule and the NHL odds expected to be close, no matter what type of circumstances are involved in the game.
Moneyline: Carolina is -152 on the moneyline, while New York is +130.
Over/Under: The over/under is set at 5.5 goals.
Islanders vs. Hurricanes Information
New York Islanders vs Caroline Hurricanes
Location of the game: PNC Arena, Raleigh, North Carolina.
Date and Time: Tuesday, April 25, 2023 7:00 p.m.
How to watch: ESPN
Islanders vs. Hurricanes Analysis
Islanders Performance Recap and Analysis
The Islanders weren’t overwhelmed by Carolina’s offense in Game 4. In fact, New York finished with the same amount of shots at Carolina. However, anyone looking to make Islanders vs Hurricanes betting picks will see New York kill itself with penalties.
The Islanders were whistled for eight penalties, five of which resulted in power plays for Carolina. Looking at the New York Islanders schedule will show that they are more comfortable being in low-scoring games.
The Islanders only allow 2.65 goals per game. New York only scores 2.95 goals per game. New York goaltender Ilya Sorokin was third in the league in save percentage during the regular season but has seen it fall from .924 to .917 in the potseason.
Key Injuries
New York doesn’t have any players on the NHL injury report.
Betting Trends to know
- The Islanders have seen the total go over in four straight games.
- New York has lost four of the past five games when it was the underdog.
- The Islanders have covered the puckline in three of the four playoff games.
Hurricanes Performance Recap and Analysis
Two power-play goals helped Carolina put up its biggest goal total of the series in Game 4. Seth Jarvis pocked two goals for the Hurricanes, while Sebastian Aho, Martin Necas, and McKenzie Mac Eachern also scored for Carolina. What helped with the Carolina Hurricanes standings in the regular season has shown up in the playoffs.
Goaltender Antti Raanta has been solid against the pipes. Anyone looking to make Islanders vs Hurricanes betting picks will see Raanta has a .915 save percentage. Raanta finished third in amongst all the NHL teams’ goalies in the regular season. The key for Carolina will be to continue to play a physical game.
Islanders vs Hurricanes betting picks show Carolina dominated the physical play in New York, and that shouldn’t change in Game 5.
Key Injuries
Carolina center Jack Drury is listed as day-to-day for the Hurricanes.
Betting Trends to Know
- The Hurricanes have seen four of their past five games go over the total.
- Carolina has won four straight games when favored on the moneyline.
- Despite playing well enough to climb the NHL standings, the Hurricanes are only 35-51 against the puckline this season.
Islanders vs. Hurricanes Betting picks
The Islanders have shown a lot of fight throughout the series, but this game will be too much for New York. Carolina will win and close this series out in Game 3.
The Islanders and Hurricanes are both comfortable in low-scoring events. While their series has had more scoring than expected, things should regress to the mean in Game 5.
New York Islanders vs. Caroline Hurricanes Score Prediction
- NHL Pick: Hurricanes 3, Islanders 1
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