The NHL hockey betting odds menu sees a clash between New York and Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday, with the host Islanders trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who back them on the moneyline.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're backing the visiting Carolina Hurricanes in this one, they Hurricanes listed earlier today as underdogs of 113 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Those over/under total betting saw the number open in the area of 5.5, depending on the book.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 3.6-2 win for the Hurricanes on Thursday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Islanders Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
9-6-2 New York battles the Hurricanes, currently with a 7-5-4 mark. The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 10-7 for the Islanders and 9-7 for the Hurricanes. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Carolina injuries news.
According to new NHL Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 15-ranked New York Islanders and the No. 24-rated Carolina Hurricanes in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the New York Islanders No. 5-ranked offense (3.53 goals per game) against a Carolina Hurricanes defense that ranks No. 10 at 2.75 goals per game allowed. The Islanders Sportsbook has clicked at a 19.3% rate while the Hurricanes have a 80% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Carolina was a 5-1 Sportsbook in its last match at home against the Stars. They won as favorites, while the total score of 6 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
New York was a 5-2 Sportsbook in its last match on the road against the Blues. They won as +149 underdogs, while the total score of 7 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Carolina at Buffalo, Saturday, November 18th
New York at Tampa Bay, Saturday, November 18th