NHL Betting Preview: Islanders vs Hurricanes
The New York Islanders square off against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Saturday, April 4.
Get With Canes to Cover the Line
We’ve found some value on the puck line when the Hurricanes line up against the Islanders. Our betting prediction is that the favorites will cover -1.5 and you are able to secure odds of -102.
7 Wins for Canes in Past 10 H2H Games
New York Islanders have suffered three straight defeats, recently being beaten at home by Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 at UBS Arena. Islanders racked up 22 shots and Jean-Gabriel Pageau bagged the only goal.
Carolina Hurricanes last game was a 5-1 home win. This victory over Columbus Blue Jackets at Lenovo Center made it back-to-back victories. Logan Stankoven scored two goals, with Andrei Svechnikov, Alexander Nikishin and Jordan Martinook also scoring.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The Canes have beaten the Islanders in their last two meetings, winning by 6-4 and 6-2 scorelines. Both encounters were played at Lenovo Center. The past 10 H2H games have seen the Canes land seven wins.
Starting Goalies
David Rittich (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
14-9-3
2.8
.894
2
23/24
13-6-1
2.15
.921
3
Brandon Bussi (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
28-6-1
2.5
.895
2
New York Islanders – Last 10 Games
4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 2.6 goals from 28.2 shots on goal, with a 17.1% powerplay efficiency. The Islanders have been giving up 3.4 goals from 27.4 shots, averaging 3.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 83.9%.
Matthew Schaefer is the top points scorer with 9 points, 2 goals and 7 assists, with Mathew Barzal recording 9 points, 1 goal and 8 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Ilya Sorokin have a 3.07 goal against average with a .889 save percentage, including one shutout.
Carolina Hurricanes – Last 10 Games
The Canes have 7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 3.8 goals from 33.6 shots on goal, with a 33.3% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.9 goals from 22.0 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 89.7%.
The top points scorer is Nikolaj Ehlers with 13 points, 4 goals and 9 assists, while Sebastian Antero Aho is next best after having 11 points, 2 goals and 9 assists. Goalie Frederik Andersen have a 2.69 GAA with a .866 SV%.
New York Islanders vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction & Picks
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Game Prediction
Our pick is that Carolina Hurricanes will win this NHL encounter with plenty in hand and that leads us to consider the puck line. We recommend playing the -102 that they cover the -1.5 spread.
Injuries are always factored in by the handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our hockey picks are also shaped by recent form, with up-to-date stats playing a key role before any NHL selections are locked in.
Key Islanders vs Hurricanes stats:
The -1.5 line has been covered by Hurricanes in 3 of their last 5 games.The -1.5 line has been covered by Hurricanes in 2 consecutive games.The -1.5 line has been covered by Hurricanes in 2 consecutive games against Islanders.Canes -1.5 Probability
The odds at the top betting apps suggest our pick has a 50.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.
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Our Game Prediction
Hurricanes -1.5 @ -102
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Player Prop Picks
Bo Horvat (Islanders) has finished with Over 2.5 shots on goal in 7 straight games. In our opinion, there is value when it comes to him covering the line, with betting odds of -118 now available.
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New York Islanders vs Carolina Hurricanes Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Canes Win on the Cards According to the Books
Carolina Hurricanes have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -256 favorites for this game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 72% chance of winning. New York Islanders are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +205.
1.5 is the puck line and 6.5 is the total goals line. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you’re keen on Over 6.5, this selection is available at +106.
Take every angle into account when betting on the National Hockey League. With hundreds of team props and game lines available at the top sportsbooks, it’s all about finding the market that aligns with your game prediction.
Seth Jarvis Favorite to Be First Goalscorer
Seth Jarvis is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +1100. Alternatively, there’s the chance to back him to find the net at any stage at +160.
Player Goals
Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)
Bo Horvat (Islanders)
Nikolaj Ehlers (Hurricanes)
Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)
Player Assists
Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)
Matthew Schaefer (Islanders)
Mathew Barzal (Islanders)
Shayne Gostisbehere (Hurricanes)
Player Shots
Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)
Bo Horvat (Islanders)
Nikolaj Ehlers (Hurricanes)
Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)
Micro Betting
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Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
New York Islanders Stats
Carolina Hurricanes Stats
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road
-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.90 pts and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.90 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 4.00 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 28.2
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.1
Empty Net Goals: 0
Penalty Minutes: 9.3
Blocks: 15.1
Faceoff Wins : 31.2
Hits: 21.7
Giveaways: 13.4
Takeaways: 4.5
Last 10 Games on the Road
Goals Powerplay: 0.9
Shots: 31.7
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.5
Empty Net Goals: 0
Penalty Minutes: 9.8
Blocks: 16.9
Faceoff Wins : 29.8
Hits: 23.2
Giveaways: 13
Takeaways: 4.8
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 1.2
Shots: 33.6
Goals Shorthanded: 0.5
Penalties: 3.9
Empty Net Goals: 0.4
Penalty Minutes: 8.8
Blocks: 18.5
Faceoff Wins : 28.1
Hits: 22
Giveaways: 16
Takeaways: 5.4
Last 10 Home Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.9
Shots: 33.2
Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
Penalties: 3.5
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 7
Blocks: 19
Faceoff Wins : 29.2
Hits: 21.1
Giveaways: 16.3
Takeaways: 6.1
Starting Lineups
Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.
Expert Analysis by Paul Boucher
Senior NHL Analyst
About the Analyst
Paul Boucher is a Senior NHL Analyst and Head of the Ice Hockey Editorial Betting Panel with over 15 years of experience as a sports journalist and betting analyst. Based in Montreal, he provides first-hand insight through regular attendance at the Bell Centre, utilising advanced metrics to identify market value across key game lines, player props and same game parlays.
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