New York Islanders vs Carolina Hurricanes Odds Preview with Prediction

The Carolina Hurricanes will try to be nasty hosts on Thursday when the New York Islanders pay a visit to PNC Arena.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The visiting New York Islanders opened as 122 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 5.5 for those preferring over under betting, watch for the line updates during the day at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark prediction models pick the Islanders to win this game 2.9-2.4. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

New York Islanders vs Carolina Hurricanes Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Carolina Hurricanes are 35-30-14 so far on the season. The New York Islanders, meanwhile, are 38-29-12. OVER/UNDER betting fans have seen Carolina go 32-36-11 and the Islanders go 40-34-5 on the totals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Carolina vs New York injuries news.

This game puts the Carolina Hurricanes, most recently No. 9 in the Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings, up against the New York Islanders, who rate a No. 27 in the latest survey.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up the Carolina Hurricanes No. 21-ranked offense (2.62 goals per game) against a New York Islanders defense that ranks No. 26 at 3.01 goals per game allowed. The Hurricanes Sportsbook has clicked at a 18.02% rate while the Islanders have a 81.19% rate on the penalty kill.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

New York was a 2-1 Sportsbook in its last match on the road against the Predators. They won as +171 underdogs, while the total score of 3 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.

In their last action, Carolina was a 5-3 loser on the road against the Wild. Bettors on Minnesota at -178 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (8) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

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