Whether you’re looking to make a single bet or have your sights set on building a parlay, Tuesday’s game at 7:30 PM ET between the Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Islanders features a variety of betting options. Prior to the puck dropping, 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 5.5 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• Carolina and its opponent have combined to outscore Tuesday’s total (5.5 goals) 19 times this season.
• This season, 20 of New York’s games have featured more than 5.5 goals.
• These two teams combine for 6.2 goals per game, 0.7300000000000004 more than the over/under for this contest.
• 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: -226

• The Hurricanes have won 64.3% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (18-10).
• When playing with moneyline odds of -226 or shorter, Carolina has compiled a 7-2 record (winning 77.8% of its games).
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Hurricanes have a 69.3% chance to win.

Islanders Moneyline: +185

• In 16 games as the moneyline underdog, New York has pulled off the upset seven times.
• The Islanders are winless in games with moneyline odds of +185 or longer (in one chance).
• New York has a 35.1% chance to win this matchup (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, New York 2

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• One of Carolina’s top offensive options this season is Martin Necas, who has recorded 44 points in 30 games.
• Sebastian Aho has eight goals and 23 assists for Carolina to compile 31 total points (one per game).
• With 25 points through 30 games (six goals and 19 assists), Shayne Gostisbehere has been an important part of Carolina’s offense this season.
• Pyotr Kochetkov (12-5-0) has a 2.6 goals against average and a save percentage of .895 for Carolina.

Islanders Points Leaders

• Anders Lee is an important part of the offense for New York, with 25 points this season. He has recorded 13 goals and 12 assists in 32 games.
• Kyle Palmieri has made a major impact for New York this season with 24 points, thanks to 11 goals and 13 assists.
• Bo Horvat has scored eight goals and contributed 14 assists for New York, giving him a point total of 22.
• New York’s Ilya Sorokin is 9-9-4 this season, compiling 571 saves and allowing 59 goals (2.7 goals against average) with a .906 save percentage (25th in the league).

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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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