Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Islanders Prediction, Picks & Odds | 25 Jan 2025

Under 5.5 goals could be on the cards and there’s a chance to back this outcome at an appealing +105. The Hurricanes and the Islanders might fall short of the mark.

Carolina Hurricanes made it four consecutive wins after a 7-4 home success over Columbus Blue Jackets at Lenovo Center. Seth Jarvis bagged 4 points, split between 2 goals and 2 assists.

New York Islanders have enjoyed three straight wins, most recently beating Philadelphia Flyers 3-1. It was a home success at UBS Arena. Bo Horvat, Brock Nelson and Anthony Duclair each scored one goal. Goalie Ilya Sorokin produced a great performance and had 29 saves (.967).

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Lenovo Center, with the Canes claiming the win. Beating the Islanders by a 4-0 scoreline. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved the Canes winning six times.

Starting Goalies

Pyotr Kochetkov (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	6-2-0	2.3	.899	1
23/24	23-13-4	2.33	.911	4

Marcus Hogberg (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	0-0-0	9.2	.714	0

7 wins, 2 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.4 goals from 32.8 shots on goal, with a 6.7% powerplay efficiency. The Canes have been giving up 2.6 goals from 24.4 shots, averaging 2.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.9%.

Seth Jarvis is the top points scorer with 12 points, 9 goals and 3 assists, with Jordan Staal racking up 12 points, 6 goals and 6 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Pyotr Kochetkov have a 2.41 goal against average with a .915 save percentage.

The Islanders have 6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 2.6 goals from 29.0 shots on goal, with a 13.0% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.0 goals from 26.3 shots, averaging 2.6 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.5%.

The top points scorer is Mathew Barzal with 12 points, 3 goals and 9 assists, while Bo Horvat is next in line after having 9 points, 7 goals and 2 assists. Goalie Ilya Sorokin have a 2.02 GAA with a .928 SV%, including one shutout.

Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Islanders Prediction & Picks

Game Prediction

Our pick is for this NHL encounter to go under the line. Take the +105 that the teams fail to find the net enough times to win this wager.

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our NHL handicappers have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the action.

Key Hurricanes vs Islanders stats:

• The 5.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Hurricanes games on the road.
• The 5.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 20 Hurricanes games.
• The 5.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Islanders games.
• The 5.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Islanders games.
• The 5.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Islanders games this season.

Under 5.5 Probability

The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 48.8% likelihood of this pick winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s the reason why we are recommending this hockey bet.

Those bettors wanting more bang for their buck can move the Total line as they see fit. You can bet Under a certain goals level in order to get the bigger odds.

Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kyle Palmieri Under 1.5 Shots +130

Kyle Palmieri (Islanders) has fallen short of the 1.5 shots on goal total in 8 of the past 10 games. We think that he will fail to cover the line and this Shots on Goal bet can be backed at +130.

Latest Kyle Palmieri Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+295

First

+1500

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-169

Under 1.5

+130

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Correct Score Prediction

Hurricanes 2 - 3 Islanders

We’re going for the Islanders at +1000 to secure a 3-2 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Hurricanes

Islanders

1-0

Hurricanes

+4500

Islanders

+5000

2-0

Hurricanes

+4000

Islanders

+5500

2-1

Hurricanes

+1200

Islanders

+1500

3-0

Hurricanes

+2000

Islanders

+4000

3-1

Hurricanes

+1500

Islanders

+2400

3-2

Hurricanes

+750

Islanders

+1000

4-0

Hurricanes

+2400

Islanders

+5500

4-1

Hurricanes

+1050

Islanders

+2200

4-2

Hurricanes

+1400

Islanders

+2200

4-3

Hurricanes

+1050

Islanders

+1300

5-0

Hurricanes

+4000

Islanders

+11000

5-1

Hurricanes

+1600

Islanders

+4000

5-2

Hurricanes

+1300

Islanders

+2500

5-3

Hurricanes

+2200

Islanders

+3400

5-4

Hurricanes

+2200

Islanders

+2800

6-1

Hurricanes

+3500

Islanders

+10000

6-2

Hurricanes

+2200

Islanders

+5500

6-3

Hurricanes

+2500

Islanders

+4500

6-4

Hurricanes

+5000

Islanders

+7000

6-5

Hurricanes

+5500

Islanders

+6600

7-1

Hurricanes

+6000

Islanders

+15000

7-2

Hurricanes

+5500

Islanders

+14000

7-3

Hurricanes

+4500

Islanders

+9000

7-4

Hurricanes

+6600

Islanders

+10000

7-5

Hurricanes

+11000

Islanders

+15000

7-6

Hurricanes

+13000

Islanders

+14000

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Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Islanders Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

With a 70% chance of securing victory, Carolina Hurricanes are favorites for this game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -233. For those wanting to back New York Islanders, you will find +190 about the underdogs.

The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 5.5. NHL bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. If you’re going for Over 5.5, then the odds are -122.

The Canes are favorites to find the net first at odds of -165. Conversely, if you think the Islanders will score the opener, they are +125 to do so.

Consider every angle when placing your National Hockey League bets. The betting sites offer a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the game.

Moneyline

Hurricanes

-233

Islanders

+190

3-Way Moneyline

Hurricanes

-132

Tie

+360

Islanders

+275

Puck Line

Hurricanes -1.5

+114

Islanders +1.5

-141

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-100

Over 5.5

-122

Mikko Rantanen can be backed to find the net at anytime at +116. There is the chance to back the market leader to score the first goal at +700.

Player Goals

Mikko Rantanen (Hurricanes)

First

+116

Anytime

+700

Sebastian (Hurricanes)

First

+150

Anytime

+850

Martin Necas (Hurricanes)

First

+163

Anytime

+900

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

First

+175

Anytime

+950

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

First

+195

Anytime

+1050

Anders Lee (Islanders)

First

+240

Anytime

+1300

Bowie Horvat (Islanders)

First

+255

Anytime

+1300

Brock Nelson (Islanders)

First

+255

Anytime

+1300

Mathew Barzal (Islanders)

First

+280

Anytime

+1400

Taylor Hall (Hurricanes)

First

+285

Anytime

+1400

Eric Robinson (Hurricanes)

First

+285

Anytime

+1400

Kyle Palmieri (Islanders)

First

+295

Anytime

+1500

Jack Roslovic (Hurricanes)

First

+330

Anytime

+1600

Anthony Duclair (Islanders)

First

+350

Anytime

+1700

Jordan Martinook (Hurricanes)

First

+360

Anytime

+1700

Jesperi Kotkaniemi (Hurricanes)

First

+360

Anytime

+1700

Jack Drury (Hurricanes)

First

+360

Anytime

+1700

Tyson Jost (Hurricanes)

First

+390

Anytime

+1800

Jordan Staal (Hurricanes)

First

+390

Anytime

+1800

Shayne Gostisbehere (Hurricanes)

First

+430

Anytime

+2000

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

First

+430

Anytime

+2000

Maxim Tsyplakov (Islanders)

First

+460

Anytime

+2200

Simon Holmström (Islanders)

First

+460

Anytime

+2200

William Carrier (Hurricanes)

First

+475

Anytime

+2200

Ty Smith (Hurricanes)

First

+475

Anytime

+2200

Jean-Gabriel Pageau (Islanders)

First

+500

Anytime

+2200

Pierre Engvall (Islanders)

First

+500

Anytime

+2200

Player Shots

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-143

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-143

Anders Lee (Islanders)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-164

Bowie Horvat (Islanders)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-130

Brock Nelson (Islanders)

Over 2.5

+150

Under 2.5

-200

Mathew Barzal (Islanders)

Over 2.5

+122

Under 2.5

-159

Kyle Palmieri (Islanders)

Over 1.5

-169

Under 1.5

+130

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the NHL micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term wagers and this might include the Next Goalscorer or Next Goal.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Carolina Hurricanes Stats

New York Islanders Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.30 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.40 pts and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 4.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 2.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 32.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 2.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 5.4
• Blocks: 19.8
• Faceoff Wins : 34.6
• Hits: 19.1
• Giveaways: 15.6
• Takeaways: 3.9

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 32.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 5.6
• Blocks: 18.2
• Faceoff Wins : 30.9
• Hits: 23.1
• Giveaways: 15.4
• Takeaways: 4.6

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 29
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 2.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.3
• Blocks: 17.3
• Faceoff Wins : 29.3
• Hits: 24.4
• Giveaways: 13.7
• Takeaways: 5.1

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 27.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 5.9
• Blocks: 17.8
• Faceoff Wins : 30.7
• Hits: 24.2
• Giveaways: 17.1
• Takeaways: 5.5

Injuries & Suspensions

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