Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Islanders Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds | NHL, 25 Jan 2025

A Low-Scoring Game Set to Happen?

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.

Teams’ Previous Meet Saw 4-0 Canes Win

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).

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	25-13-3	2.5	.901	2
23/24	23-13-4	2.33	.911	4

Marcus Hogberg (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	2-3-1	1.91	.931	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.

Expert NHL Analysis

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.

Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Islanders 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.

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.

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.

Our Pick

Under 5.5 Goals @ +105 Bet Now

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Player Props

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.

Books Predicting a Close-Run Battle

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 Favorite to Score the First Goal

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

Micro Betting

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.

Last 5 & H2H

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Starting Lineups

NHL Standings

Division Conference League

Metropolitan	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Washington	82	51	22	9	111	0.677	43	49	288	232	56	26-9-6	25-13-3	2-3	4-6	1L
2 Carolina	82	47	30	5	99	0.604	42	47	266	233	33	31-9-1	16-21-4	0-3	3-7	3L
3 New Jersey	82	42	33	7	91	0.555	36	40	242	222	20	19-17-5	23-16-2	2-2	5-5	1L
4 Columbus	82	40	33	9	89	0.543	30	34	273	268	5	26-10-5	14-23-4	6-1	7-3	6W
5 NY Rangers	82	39	36	7	85	0.518	35	38	256	255	1	19-19-3	20-17-4	1-0	5-5	2W
6 NY Islanders	82	35	35	12	82	0.5	28	33	224	260	-36	19-17-5	16-18-7	2-3	3-7	2L
7 Pittsburgh	82	34	36	12	80	0.488	24	33	243	293	-50	21-15-5	13-21-7	1-6	5-5	1W
8 Philadelphia	82	33	39	10	76	0.463	21	27	238	286	-48	20-20-1	13-19-9	6-3	5-5	3L

East Atlantic	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Toronto	82	52	26	4	108	0.659	41	51	268	231	37	27-13-1	25-13-3	1-2	9-1	5W
2 Tampa Bay	82	47	27	8	102	0.622	41	45	294	219	75	29-8-4	18-19-4	2-3	5-5	1L
3 Florida	82	47	31	4	98	0.598	37	41	252	223	29	27-12-2	20-19-2	6-0	3-7	2L
4 Ottawa	82	45	30	7	97	0.591	35	44	243	234	9	27-11-3	18-19-4	1-2	6-4	1W
5 Montreal	82	40	31	11	91	0.555	30	38	245	265	-20	23-12-6	17-19-5	2-4	7-3	1W
6 Detroit	82	39	35	8	86	0.524	30	36	238	259	-21	22-16-3	17-19-5	3-0	6-4	1L
7 Buffalo	82	36	39	7	79	0.482	29	32	269	289	-20	23-15-3	13-24-4	4-2	6-4	1W
8 Boston	82	33	39	10	76	0.463	26	33	222	272	-50	20-14-7	13-25-3	0-1	3-7	1L

East Central	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Winnipeg	82	56	22	4	116	0.707	43	54	277	191	86	30-7-4	26-15-0	2-1	7-3	1W
2 Dallas	82	50	26	6	106	0.646	41	48	277	224	53	28-10-3	22-16-3	2-2	3-7	7L
3 Colorado	82	49	29	4	102	0.622	40	45	277	234	43	26-12-3	23-17-1	4-3	5-5	1W
4 Minnesota	82	45	30	7	97	0.591	33	42	228	239	-11	22-17-2	23-13-5	3-3	5-5	2W
5 St Louis	82	44	30	8	96	0.585	32	40	254	233	21	24-14-3	20-16-5	4-2	7-3	1W
6 Utah	82	38	31	13	89	0.543	30	37	241	251	-10	18-15-8	20-16-5	1-4	6-4	1L
7 Nashville	82	30	44	8	68	0.415	24	28	214	274	-60	20-18-3	10-26-5	2-0	3-7	1W
8 Chicago	82	25	46	11	61	0.372	20	23	226	296	-70	15-20-6	10-26-5	2-4	4-6	2W

West Pacific	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Vegas	82	50	22	10	110	0.671	46	49	275	219	56	29-9-3	21-13-7	1-5	6-4	1W
2 LA Kings	81	48	24	9	105	0.648	43	47	249	201	48	31-5-4	17-19-5	1-3	8-2	4W
3 Edmonton	82	48	29	5	101	0.616	36	48	259	236	23	25-13-3	23-16-2	0-1	7-3	1W
4 Calgary	81	40	27	14	94	0.58	30	35	220	237	-17	23-12-6	17-15-8	5-2	6-4	3W
5 Vancouver	82	38	30	14	90	0.549	28	35	236	253	-17	17-16-8	21-14-6	3-2	4-6	1L
6 Anaheim	82	35	37	10	80	0.488	24	31	221	263	-42	21-18-2	14-19-8	4-2	3-7	4L
7 Seattle	82	35	41	6	76	0.463	28	33	247	265	-18	18-18-5	17-23-1	2-3	5-5	1L
8 San Jose	82	20	50	12	52	0.317	14	18	210	315	-105	12-27-2	8-23-10	2-5	0-10	11L

Eastern	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Washington	82	51	22	9	111	0.677	43	49	288	232	56	26-9-6	25-13-3	2-3	4-6	1L
2 Toronto	82	52	26	4	108	0.659	41	51	268	231	37	27-13-1	25-13-3	1-2	9-1	5W
3 Tampa Bay	82	47	27	8	102	0.622	41	45	294	219	75	29-8-4	18-19-4	2-3	5-5	1L
4 Carolina	82	47	30	5	99	0.604	42	47	266	233	33	31-9-1	16-21-4	0-3	3-7	3L
5 Florida	82	47	31	4	98	0.598	37	41	252	223	29	27-12-2	20-19-2	6-0	3-7	2L
6 Ottawa	82	45	30	7	97	0.591	35	44	243	234	9	27-11-3	18-19-4	1-2	6-4	1W
7 New Jersey	82	42	33	7	91	0.555	36	40	242	222	20	19-17-5	23-16-2	2-2	5-5	1L
8 Montreal	82	40	31	11	91	0.555	30	38	245	265	-20	23-12-6	17-19-5	2-4	7-3	1W
9 Columbus	82	40	33	9	89	0.543	30	34	273	268	5	26-10-5	14-23-4	6-1	7-3	6W
10 Detroit	82	39	35	8	86	0.524	30	36	238	259	-21	22-16-3	17-19-5	3-0	6-4	1L
11 NY Rangers	82	39	36	7	85	0.518	35	38	256	255	1	19-19-3	20-17-4	1-0	5-5	2W
12 NY Islanders	82	35	35	12	82	0.5	28	33	224	260	-36	19-17-5	16-18-7	2-3	3-7	2L
13 Pittsburgh	82	34	36	12	80	0.488	24	33	243	293	-50	21-15-5	13-21-7	1-6	5-5	1W
14 Buffalo	82	36	39	7	79	0.482	29	32	269	289	-20	23-15-3	13-24-4	4-2	6-4	1W
15 Boston	82	33	39	10	76	0.463	26	33	222	272	-50	20-14-7	13-25-3	0-1	3-7	1L
16 Philadelphia	82	33	39	10	76	0.463	21	27	238	286	-48	20-20-1	13-19-9	6-3	5-5	3L

Western	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Winnipeg	82	56	22	4	116	0.707	43	54	277	191	86	30-7-4	26-15-0	2-1	7-3	1W
2 Vegas	82	50	22	10	110	0.671	46	49	275	219	56	29-9-3	21-13-7	1-5	6-4	1W
3 Dallas	82	50	26	6	106	0.646	41	48	277	224	53	28-10-3	22-16-3	2-2	3-7	7L
4 LA Kings	81	48	24	9	105	0.648	43	47	249	201	48	31-5-4	17-19-5	1-3	8-2	4W
5 Colorado	82	49	29	4	102	0.622	40	45	277	234	43	26-12-3	23-17-1	4-3	5-5	1W
6 Edmonton	82	48	29	5	101	0.616	36	48	259	236	23	25-13-3	23-16-2	0-1	7-3	1W
7 Minnesota	82	45	30	7	97	0.591	33	42	228	239	-11	22-17-2	23-13-5	3-3	5-5	2W
8 St Louis	82	44	30	8	96	0.585	32	40	254	233	21	24-14-3	20-16-5	4-2	7-3	1W
9 Calgary	81	40	27	14	94	0.58	30	35	220	237	-17	23-12-6	17-15-8	5-2	6-4	3W
10 Vancouver	82	38	30	14	90	0.549	28	35	236	253	-17	17-16-8	21-14-6	3-2	4-6	1L
11 Utah	82	38	31	13	89	0.543	30	37	241	251	-10	18-15-8	20-16-5	1-4	6-4	1L
12 Anaheim	82	35	37	10	80	0.488	24	31	221	263	-42	21-18-2	14-19-8	4-2	3-7	4L
13 Seattle	82	35	41	6	76	0.463	28	33	247	265	-18	18-18-5	17-23-1	2-3	5-5	1L
14 Nashville	82	30	44	8	68	0.415	24	28	214	274	-60	20-18-3	10-26-5	2-0	3-7	1W
15 Chicago	82	25	46	11	61	0.372	20	23	226	296	-70	15-20-6	10-26-5	2-4	4-6	2W
16 San Jose	82	20	50	12	52	0.317	14	18	210	315	-105	12-27-2	8-23-10	2-5	0-10	11L

	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Winnipeg	82	56	22	4	116	0.707	43	54	277	191	86	30-7-4	26-15-0	2-1	7-3	1W
2 Washington	82	51	22	9	111	0.677	43	49	288	232	56	26-9-6	25-13-3	2-3	4-6	1L
3 Vegas	82	50	22	10	110	0.671	46	49	275	219	56	29-9-3	21-13-7	1-5	6-4	1W
4 Toronto	82	52	26	4	108	0.659	41	51	268	231	37	27-13-1	25-13-3	1-2	9-1	5W
5 Dallas	82	50	26	6	106	0.646	41	48	277	224	53	28-10-3	22-16-3	2-2	3-7	7L
6 LA Kings	81	48	24	9	105	0.648	43	47	249	201	48	31-5-4	17-19-5	1-3	8-2	4W
7 Tampa Bay	82	47	27	8	102	0.622	41	45	294	219	75	29-8-4	18-19-4	2-3	5-5	1L
8 Colorado	82	49	29	4	102	0.622	40	45	277	234	43	26-12-3	23-17-1	4-3	5-5	1W
9 Edmonton	82	48	29	5	101	0.616	36	48	259	236	23	25-13-3	23-16-2	0-1	7-3	1W
10 Carolina	82	47	30	5	99	0.604	42	47	266	233	33	31-9-1	16-21-4	0-3	3-7	3L
11 Florida	82	47	31	4	98	0.598	37	41	252	223	29	27-12-2	20-19-2	6-0	3-7	2L
12 Ottawa	82	45	30	7	97	0.591	35	44	243	234	9	27-11-3	18-19-4	1-2	6-4	1W
13 Minnesota	82	45	30	7	97	0.591	33	42	228	239	-11	22-17-2	23-13-5	3-3	5-5	2W
14 St Louis	82	44	30	8	96	0.585	32	40	254	233	21	24-14-3	20-16-5	4-2	7-3	1W
15 Calgary	81	40	27	14	94	0.58	30	35	220	237	-17	23-12-6	17-15-8	5-2	6-4	3W
16 New Jersey	82	42	33	7	91	0.555	36	40	242	222	20	19-17-5	23-16-2	2-2	5-5	1L
17 Montreal	82	40	31	11	91	0.555	30	38	245	265	-20	23-12-6	17-19-5	2-4	7-3	1W
18 Vancouver	82	38	30	14	90	0.549	28	35	236	253	-17	17-16-8	21-14-6	3-2	4-6	1L
19 Utah	82	38	31	13	89	0.543	30	37	241	251	-10	18-15-8	20-16-5	1-4	6-4	1L
20 Columbus	82	40	33	9	89	0.543	30	34	273	268	5	26-10-5	14-23-4	6-1	7-3	6W
21 Detroit	82	39	35	8	86	0.524	30	36	238	259	-21	22-16-3	17-19-5	3-0	6-4	1L
22 NY Rangers	82	39	36	7	85	0.518	35	38	256	255	1	19-19-3	20-17-4	1-0	5-5	2W
23 NY Islanders	82	35	35	12	82	0.5	28	33	224	260	-36	19-17-5	16-18-7	2-3	3-7	2L
24 Pittsburgh	82	34	36	12	80	0.488	24	33	243	293	-50	21-15-5	13-21-7	1-6	5-5	1W
25 Anaheim	82	35	37	10	80	0.488	24	31	221	263	-42	21-18-2	14-19-8	4-2	3-7	4L
26 Buffalo	82	36	39	7	79	0.482	29	32	269	289	-20	23-15-3	13-24-4	4-2	6-4	1W
27 Seattle	82	35	41	6	76	0.463	28	33	247	265	-18	18-18-5	17-23-1	2-3	5-5	1L
28 Boston	82	33	39	10	76	0.463	26	33	222	272	-50	20-14-7	13-25-3	0-1	3-7	1L
29 Philadelphia	82	33	39	10	76	0.463	21	27	238	286	-48	20-20-1	13-19-9	6-3	5-5	3L
30 Nashville	82	30	44	8	68	0.415	24	28	214	274	-60	20-18-3	10-26-5	2-0	3-7	1W
31 Chicago	82	25	46	11	61	0.372	20	23	226	296	-70	15-20-6	10-26-5	2-4	4-6	2W
32 San Jose	82	20	50	12	52	0.317	14	18	210	315	-105	12-27-2	8-23-10	2-5	0-10	11L

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