Tuesday’s NHL slate includes a matchup between the Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Islanders at PNC Arena, with the puck dropping at 7:30 PM ET. Whether you’re wanting to place a single bet or plan to build a parlay, you’ll want to check out our picks and predictions in the article below.

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Hurricanes vs. Islanders Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• Carolina and its opponent have combined to outscore Tuesday’s over/under (5.5 goals) 19 times this season.
• There have been 20 New York games with over 5.5 goals this season.
• The Hurricanes score 3.6 goals per game, compared to the Islanders’ average of 2.63, adding up to 0.7 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 5.5.
• The 5.9 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 0.4 more than the total for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -226

• The Hurricanes are 18-10 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• Carolina is 7-2 when playing with moneyline odds of -226 or shorter (77.8% win percentage).
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Hurricanes have a 69.3% chance to win.

Islanders Moneyline: +185

• New York has pulled off an upset victory seven times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 16 games as the underdog).
• The Islanders have not won a match with moneyline odds of +185 or longer (in one such game).
• New York’s implied probability to win this matchup is 35.1% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, New York 2

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• One of Carolina’s top offensive options this season is Martin Necas, who has recorded 44 points in 30 games.
• Sebastian Aho has eight goals and 23 assists for Carolina to compile 31 total points (one per game).
• Through 30 games, Shayne Gostisbehere has proven himself as an important offensive option for Carolina. He has 25 points (six goals and 19 assists).
• In 18 games played this season, Pyotr Kochetkov (12-5-0) has allowed 46 goals.

Islanders Points Leaders

• Anders Lee has scored 13 goals (0.4 per game) and put up 12 assists (0.4 per game), taking 2.9 shots per game and shooting 13.8%. That makes him among the leaders for New York with 25 total points (0.8 per game).
• New York’s Kyle Palmieri has racked up 24 total points (0.8 per game), with 11 goals and 13 assists.
• Bo Horvat has eight goals and 14 assists for Carolina.
• Ilya Sorokin’s record stands at 9-9-4 on the season, allowing 59 goals (2.7 goals against average) and compiling 571 saves with a .906 save percentage (25th in the league).

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Carolina vs. New York Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
• Venue: PNC Arena

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