For the upcoming battle between the Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Islanders on Saturday at 5:00 PM ET, we have highlighted the best bets to consider, along with our picks and predictions, in the piece below.

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Hurricanes vs. Islanders Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• Carolina and its opponent have combined for more than Saturday’s over/under of 6 goals 18 times this season.
• There have been 16 New York games with over 6 goals this season.
• The Hurricanes score 3.77 goals per game, compared to the Islanders’ average of 2.48, adding up to 0.2 more goals than this contest’s total of 6.
• This game’s total is 0.1 more than the 5.9 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -148

• In the 24 times this season the Hurricanes have been favored on the moneyline, they have finished 16-8 in those games.
• Carolina is 13-6 (winning 68.4% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -148 or shorter.
• The Hurricanes’ implied moneyline win probability is 59.7% in this contest.

Islanders Moneyline: +124

• New York has secured an upset victory five times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 13 games as the underdog).
• The Islanders have a pair of victories in games with moneyline odds of +124 or longer (in six chances).
• New York has a 44.6% implied probability to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, New York 3

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• One of Carolina’s top offensive options this season is Martin Necas, who has put up 41 points in 26 games.
• With seven goals and 21 assists, Sebastian Aho is one of the most important offensive options for Carolina with his 28 points (1.1 per game).
• With 22 points through 26 games (nine goals and 13 assists), Andrei Svechnikov has been an important part of Carolina’s offensive efforts this season.
• As Carolina’s top goalie, Pyotr Kochetkov has recorded 11 wins and 3 losses this season while allowing 38 goals with 330 saves.

Islanders Points Leaders

• Anders Lee is an important part of the offense for New York, with 21 points this season. He has put up 11 goals and 10 assists in 27 games.
• Kyle Palmieri’s 20 points this season, including 10 goals and 10 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for New York.
• Bo Horvat has scored five goals and contributed 13 assists for New York, giving him a point total of 18.
• Ilya Sorokin has a record of 6-7-4 in 17 games this season, conceding 44 goals (2.6 goals against average) with 443 saves and a .910 save percentage, 17th in the league.

Hurricanes’ Schedule

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Carolina vs. New York Game Info

• Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
• Time: 5:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Elmont, New York
• Venue: UBS Arena

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