Whether you’re wanting 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 slew of betting options. Before the puck drops, 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 6 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• This season, 18 of Carolina’s 26 games have gone over Saturday’s over/under 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 over/under for this contest.
• This game’s total is 0.1 more than the 5.9 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -148

• The Hurricanes are 16-8 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• Carolina is 13-6 when playing with moneyline odds of -148 or shorter (68.4% win percentage).
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Hurricanes have an implied probability of 59.7% to win.

Islanders Moneyline: +124

• In 13 games as an underdog on the moneyline, New York has pulled off the upset five times.
• When the Islanders’ moneyline odds are +124 or longer, they have won two games in six opportunities.
• New York’s implied probability to win is 44.6% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, New York 3

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• One of Carolina’s top offensive players this season is Martin Necas, who has recorded 41 points in 26 games.
• Sebastian Aho has 28 points (seven goals, 21 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
• Carolina’s offensive effort is aided by Andrei Svechnikov’s 28 points. He’s contributed 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

• Anders Lee is a leading scorer for New York, with 21 points this season. He has recorded 11 goals and 10 assists in 27 games.
• 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 allowing 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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