Looking for best bets for the upcoming game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Islanders on Saturday at 7:30 PM ET? You’ve found the right spot. In the piece below, we provide our picks and predictions to help you make smart betting decisions for this matchup.

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Hurricanes vs. Islanders Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

• Carolina and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s over/under (5.5 goals) 28 times this season.
• There have been 25 New York games with more than 5.5 goals this season.
• These two teams combine for 6.0 goals per game, 0.5300000000000002 more than the total for this contest.
• The 5.7 goals per game these two teams are conceding on average are 0.2 more than the total for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -189

• The Hurricanes have been victorious in 27 of their 44 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (61.4%).
• Carolina is 13-9 when playing with moneyline odds of -189 or shorter (59.1% win percentage).
• Based on the moneyline in this contest, the Hurricanes’ implied win probability is 65.4%.

Islanders Moneyline: +157

• New York has 11 wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 23 times).
• The Islanders have one victory in matches with moneyline odds of +157 or longer (in four chances).
• New York’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 38.9% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, New York 3

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• With 25 goals and 39 assists this season, Mikko Rantanen is one of Carolina’s leading contributors (64 points).
• With 15 goals and 34 assists, Sebastian Aho is one of the most important contributors for Carolina with his 49 points (one per game).
• Through 42 games, Seth Jarvis has proven himself as another option for Carolina. He has 38 points (18 goals and 20 assists).
• Across 30 games played, Pyotr Kochetkov has a goaltending record of 18-9-2. During those games, he’s allowed 73 goals while recording 685 saves.

Islanders Points Leaders

• Anders Lee has recorded 21 goals (0.4 per game) and collected 16 assists (0.3 per game), taking 2.9 shots per game and shooting 15.2%. That makes him among the leaders for New York with 37 total points (0.8 per game).
• New York’s Bo Horvat has racked up 36 total points (0.8 per game), with 16 goals and 20 assists.
• New York’s Kyle Palmieri has 31 points, courtesy of 12 goals (fourth on team) and 19 assists (second).
• Ilya Sorokin’s record stands at 15-14-4 on the season, giving up 89 goals (2.8 goals against average) and amassing 836 saves with a .904 save percentage (27th in the league).

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Carolina vs. New York Game Info

• Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Elmont, New York
• Venue: UBS Arena

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