New York Islanders vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, Picks & Odds | 04 Apr 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Islanders vs Hurricanes

The New York Islanders square off against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Saturday, April 4.

We’ve found some value on the puck line when the Hurricanes line up against the Islanders. Our betting prediction is that the favorites will cover -1.5 and you are able to secure odds of -102.

New York Islanders have suffered three straight defeats, recently being beaten at home by Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 at UBS Arena. Islanders racked up 22 shots and Jean-Gabriel Pageau bagged the only goal.

Carolina Hurricanes last game was a 5-1 home win. This victory over Columbus Blue Jackets at Lenovo Center made it back-to-back victories. Logan Stankoven scored two goals, with Andrei Svechnikov, Alexander Nikishin and Jordan Martinook also scoring.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Canes have beaten the Islanders in their last two meetings, winning by 6-4 and 6-2 scorelines. Both encounters were played at Lenovo Center. The past 10 H2H games have seen the Canes land seven wins.

Starting Goalies

David Rittich (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	14-9-3	2.8	.894	2
23/24	13-6-1	2.15	.921	3

Brandon Bussi (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	28-6-1	2.5	.895	2

4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 2.6 goals from 28.2 shots on goal, with a 17.1% powerplay efficiency. The Islanders have been giving up 3.4 goals from 27.4 shots, averaging 3.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 83.9%.

Matthew Schaefer is the top points scorer with 9 points, 2 goals and 7 assists, with Mathew Barzal recording 9 points, 1 goal and 8 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Ilya Sorokin have a 3.07 goal against average with a .889 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Canes have 7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 3.8 goals from 33.6 shots on goal, with a 33.3% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.9 goals from 22.0 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 89.7%.

The top points scorer is Nikolaj Ehlers with 13 points, 4 goals and 9 assists, while Sebastian Antero Aho is next best after having 11 points, 2 goals and 9 assists. Goalie Frederik Andersen have a 2.69 GAA with a .866 SV%.

New York Islanders vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction & Picks

Unlock a complete betting breakdown for New York Islanders vs Carolina Hurricanes, featuring our expert match prediction, expected final score, standout player prop picks and a ready-to-play bet builder.

Game Prediction

Our pick is that Carolina Hurricanes will win this NHL encounter with plenty in hand and that leads us to consider the puck line. We recommend playing the -102 that they cover the -1.5 spread.

Injuries are always factored in by the handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our hockey picks are also shaped by recent form, with up-to-date stats playing a key role before any NHL selections are locked in.

Key Islanders vs Hurricanes stats:

• The -1.5 line has been covered by Hurricanes in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -1.5 line has been covered by Hurricanes in 2 consecutive games.
• The -1.5 line has been covered by Hurricanes in 2 consecutive games against Islanders.

Canes -1.5 Probability

The odds at the top betting apps suggest our pick has a 50.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Bo Horvat Over 2.5 Shots -118

Bo Horvat (Islanders) has finished with Over 2.5 shots on goal in 7 straight games. In our opinion, there is value when it comes to him covering the line, with betting odds of -118 now available.

Latest Bo Horvat Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+200

First

+1300

Assists

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-222

Shots on Goal

Over 2.5

-118

Under 2.5

-115

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Correct Score Prediction

Islanders 1 - 5 Hurricanes

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves the Hurricanes to win 5-1. The odds of +1500 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Islanders

Hurricanes

1-0

Islanders

+6000

Hurricanes

+5000

2-0

Islanders

+6600

Hurricanes

+4000

2-1

Islanders

+1800

Hurricanes

+1300

3-0

Islanders

+5000

Hurricanes

+2400

3-1

Islanders

+2800

Hurricanes

+1500

3-2

Islanders

+1100

Hurricanes

+800

4-0

Islanders

+7500

Hurricanes

+2500

4-1

Islanders

+2800

Hurricanes

+1100

4-2

Islanders

+2400

Hurricanes

+1300

4-3

Islanders

+1300

Hurricanes

+950

5-0

Islanders

+14000

Hurricanes

+4000

5-1

Islanders

+5000

Hurricanes

+1500

5-2

Islanders

+2900

Hurricanes

+1200

5-3

Islanders

+3300

Hurricanes

+1900

5-4

Islanders

+2500

Hurricanes

+1900

6-0

Islanders

+2500

Hurricanes

+6000

6-1

Islanders

+12000

Hurricanes

+3300

6-2

Islanders

+6000

Hurricanes

+2000

6-3

Islanders

+4500

Hurricanes

+2200

6-4

Islanders

+6600

Hurricanes

+4000

6-5

Islanders

+6000

Hurricanes

+4500

7-0

Islanders

+6000

Hurricanes

+9000

7-1

Islanders

+6000

Hurricanes

+5500

7-2

Islanders

+6000

Hurricanes

+4500

7-3

Islanders

+10000

Hurricanes

+4000

7-4

Islanders

+9000

Hurricanes

+5500

7-5

Islanders

+13000

Hurricanes

+9000

7-6

Islanders

+13000

Hurricanes

+11000

8-0

Islanders

+13000

Hurricanes

+13000

8-1

Islanders

+13000

Hurricanes

+9000

8-2

Islanders

+13000

Hurricanes

+8000

8-3

Islanders

+13000

Hurricanes

+9000

8-4

Islanders

+13000

Hurricanes

+9000

8-5

Islanders

+13000

Hurricanes

+12500

9-1

Islanders

+13000

Hurricanes

+14000

9-2

Islanders

+13000

Hurricanes

+13000

9-3

Islanders

+13000

Hurricanes

+14000

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New York Islanders vs Carolina Hurricanes Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Carolina Hurricanes have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -256 favorites for this game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 72% chance of winning. New York Islanders are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +205.

1.5 is the puck line and 6.5 is the total goals line. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you're keen on Over 6.5, this selection is available at +106.

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Moneyline

Islanders

+205

Hurricanes

-256

3-Way Moneyline

Islanders

+325

Tie

+350

Hurricanes

-147

Puck Line

Islanders +1.5

-122

Hurricanes -1.5

-102

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-130

Over 6.5

+106

Seth Jarvis is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +1100. Alternatively, there’s the chance to back him to find the net at any stage at +160.

Player Goals

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

First

+160

Anytime

+1100

Bo Horvat (Islanders)

First

+200

Anytime

+1300

Nikolaj Ehlers (Hurricanes)

First

+200

Anytime

+1400

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

First

+220

Anytime

+1500

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

First

+250

Anytime

+1700

Mathew Barzal (Islanders)

First

+290

Anytime

+1800

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

First

+300

Anytime

+1800

Jordan Staal (Hurricanes)

First

+310

Anytime

+1900

Taylor Hall (Hurricanes)

First

+333

Anytime

+1900

Emil Heineman (Islanders)

First

+375

Anytime

+2000

Anders Lee (Islanders)

First

+375

Anytime

+2200

Matthew Schaefer (Islanders)

First

+400

Anytime

+2500

Brayden Schenn (Islanders)

First

+425

Anytime

+2200

Anthony Duclair (Islanders)

First

+450

Anytime

+2500

Shayne Gostisbehere (Hurricanes)

First

+475

Anytime

+2800

Jean-Gabriel Pageau (Islanders)

First

+475

Anytime

+2800

Calum Ritchie (Islanders)

First

+500

Anytime

+3000

Jordan Martinook (Hurricanes)

First

+500

Anytime

+3000

Mark Jankowski (Hurricanes)

First

+550

Anytime

+3000

Alexander Nikishin (Hurricanes)

First

+700

Anytime

+3500

Eric Robinson (Hurricanes)

First

+850

Anytime

+4000

Ondrej Palat (Islanders)

First

+850

Anytime

+4500

Sean Walker (Hurricanes)

First

+850

Anytime

+5000

William Carrier (Hurricanes)

First

+900

Anytime

+4500

K'Andre Miller (Hurricanes)

First

+900

Anytime

+4500

Jaccob Slavin (Hurricanes)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5000

Adam Boqvist (Islanders)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5000

Casey Cizikas (Islanders)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5500

Jalen Chatfield (Hurricanes)

First

+1300

Anytime

+5500

Marc Gatcomb (Islanders)

First

+1300

Anytime

+6600

Player Assists

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-135

Matthew Schaefer (Islanders)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-145

Mathew Barzal (Islanders)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-145

Shayne Gostisbehere (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-164

Nikolaj Ehlers (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-175

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-175

Bo Horvat (Islanders)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-222

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-278

Taylor Hall (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-286

K'Andre Miller (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-294

Brayden Schenn (Islanders)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-323

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-345

Jordan Staal (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-400

Anders Lee (Islanders)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-400

Player Shots

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

-149

Under 2.5

+110

Bo Horvat (Islanders)

Over 2.5

-118

Under 2.5

-115

Nikolaj Ehlers (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-135

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-154

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-175

Matthew Schaefer (Islanders)

Over 2.5

-135

Under 2.5

-100

Sean Walker (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-189

Mathew Barzal (Islanders)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

+120

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+140

Jordan Staal (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-141

Taylor Hall (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

+105

Emil Heineman (Islanders)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-105

Anders Lee (Islanders)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

Shayne Gostisbehere (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+135

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New York Islanders Stats

Carolina Hurricanes Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 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 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.90 pts and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.90 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 4.00 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 28.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 9.3
• Blocks: 15.1
• Faceoff Wins : 31.2
• Hits: 21.7
• Giveaways: 13.4
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 31.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 9.8
• Blocks: 16.9
• Faceoff Wins : 29.8
• Hits: 23.2
• Giveaways: 13
• Takeaways: 4.8

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.2
• Shots: 33.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.5
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 8.8
• Blocks: 18.5
• Faceoff Wins : 28.1
• Hits: 22
• Giveaways: 16
• Takeaways: 5.4

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 33.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7
• Blocks: 19
• Faceoff Wins : 29.2
• Hits: 21.1
• Giveaways: 16.3
• Takeaways: 6.1

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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