Carolina Hurricanes at New York Islanders odds, picks and predictions

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The Carolina Hurricanes (17-8-1) meet the New York Islanders (9-11-7) Saturday at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. Puck drop is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Hurricanes vs. Islanders odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Tied 2-2 in regular season, while Hurricanes won 4-1 in first-round playoff series

The Hurricanes halted a 3-game losing skid with a 5-3 win against the Colorado Avalanche Thursday cashing as a moderate -139 favorite while the Over (6.5) connected. The Hurricanes have allowed 3 or more goals in 8 straight games with the Over going 5-1-2 in the stretch.

The Islanders suffered a 5-2 loss against the visiting Seattle Kraken Thursday, slipping to 2-5-3 across the past 10 outings. The Over has cashed in 4 of the past 6 games, with the Isles conceding 4 or more goals in each of those contests when the Over connected.

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Hurricanes at Islanders odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 10:35 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Hurricanes -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Islanders +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Hurricanes -1.5 (+145) | Islanders +1.5 (-175)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Hurricanes at Islanders projected goalies

Pyotr Kochetkov (11-3-0, 2.58 GAA, .897 SV) vs. Ilya Sorokin (6-7-4, 2.62 GAA, .910 SV%, 1 SO)

Kochetkov allowed 3 goals on 19 shots in the 5-3 victory against the Avalanche Thursday, his first win in 2 starts since returning from a concussion. He has allowed 3 or more goals in each of his past 3 starts, including Nov. 23 when he was shaken up in overtime at Columbus.

Sorokin was dinged for 4 goals on just 13 shots Thursday against Seattle, and he was pulled after 2 periods. His production has been rather erratic lately as he has allowed 4 or more goals in 2 of his past 4 starts, while allowing 2 or fewer goals in 4 of the previous 6 outings. He has literally been boom or bust.

Hurricanes at Islanders picks and predictions

Prediction

Hurricanes 4, Islanders 2

Moneyline

CAROLINA (-175) is a little on the pricey side, but it is just under my personal limit of -180 for a singular moneyline wager.

The ‘Canes got their swagger back with Thursday’s win against the Avalanche in a marquee battle.

The Islanders (+145) are just 3-5-5 in the past 13 games. New York hasn’t won consecutive games since Nov. 5-7, which is the only time this entire season it won 2 games in a row. The Islanders just haven’t shown consistency at any point this season.

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Puck line/Against the spread

The HURRICANES -1.5 (+145) are a better play — with better value — than the money line wager if you’re a little less conservative.

Carolina has 11 wins since Oct. 31, and all but one of those victories have come by 2 or more or goals. So, if you like the ‘Canes to win, you should like them to cover on the puck line, too.

On the flip side, the Islanders have dropped 3 of the past 6 games by 2 or more goals.

Just don’t bet more than 2.3 units between the 2 wagers.

Over/Under

AVOID as the total should come right down on the number.

If there is a lean, it is to the Over, going 4-2 in the past 6 games for the Islanders, and 5-1-1 in the past 7 for the Hurricanes.

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