Looking to win big? The Islanders and Hurricanes face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN2. The Hurricanes are hosting the game at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 5.5 goals and the Hurricanes are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Islanders.

NEW YORK ISLANDERS VS CAROLINA HURRICANES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Carolina Hurricanes -1.5

This game will be played at PNC Arena at 7:30 ET on Monday, April 22nd.

WHY BET THE CAROLINA HURRICANES:

  • With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Hurricanes to secure a 4-3 victory.
  • Take the Hurricanes on the moneyline
  • On the spread, we like Islanders (+1.5)

Can New York Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?

As the 7th seed in the Eastern Conference, the Islanders enter the playoffs with a record of 39-27-16. In their last ten games, they have gone 8-2 and have won two straight games. On the road this season, the Islanders have gone 18-17-6 and have been the underdog in 43 of their games.

Over the course of the season, the Islanders have been the underdog in 43 games and have gone 19-14-10 in those contests. Against teams in the Metropolitan Division, they have gone 13-13 and have gone 25-25 against Eastern Conference opponents.

On the road this season, the Islanders have gone 24-17 vs. the puck line, and their average scoring margin sits at -.4 goals per game. So far, New York has been the underdog in 43 of their games, and their puck line record as the underdog is at 30-13. The team’s overall puck line record is at 42-40, and they have 18 wins by multiple goals compared to 21 wins by just one goal.

Over their last ten road games, the Islanders have gone 5-5 vs. the puck line, and their average scoring margin as the underdog is at -.5 goals per game. In their last three games, the team’s puck line record is at 2-1, and their puck line record vs. the Hurricanes this season is at 3-2.

This season, New York’s games have an average of 6.2 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6. The Islanders come in with an over/under performance of 42-35-5.

When looking at their past three road matchups, New York has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.

Offensively, the Islanders come into the game at 3 goals per contest placing 22nd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 18th position in the league. New York’s offense comes into the game ranked 20th in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 8th in the NHL.

New York will be looking for a good game from Brock Nelson who leads the team in scoring with 34 goals, ranking 24th in the NHL. Nelson also comes into the game with 35 assists.

The Hurricanes defense is currently 32nd in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 25.5 shots per game against Carolina. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 1st with 8 shutouts.

Entering the game, goalie Semyon Varlamov has started 27 games this season. His current record stands at 14-8, and his save percentage is 0.634%.

Will the Hurricanes Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

At home this season, the Hurricanes have been dominant, going 27-10-4. Over their last ten games, Carolina has gone 8-2, and they are 49-19-7 as the favorite this season. In the Eastern Conference, the Hurricanes are in second place with 111 points.

Over their last five games, the Hurricanes are 4-1, and they have won two straight games at home. In the Metropolitan Division, Carolina is also in second place, going 16-10 in divisional games. This season, the Hurricanes have gone 52-23-7 overall.

At home this season, the Hurricanes have a puck line record of 18-23 and an average scoring margin of +.9 goals per game. Overall, Carolina has won 35 games by multiple goals compared to 17 wins by just one goal.

Over their last 10 home games, the Hurricanes have a puck line record of 6-4 and their puck line record for the season is at 37-45. In their last three games at home, Carolina has gone 3-0 vs. the puck line.

The average goal total for Carolina’s games is sitting at 6. The average over/under line for the season is 6.2. The Hurricanes come in with an over/under record of 33-47-2.

When looking at their past three road matchups, New York has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.

On the offensive side, the Hurricanes are scoring an 3.4 goals per game this season, ranking 7th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 3rd in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Hurricanes offense is 3rd in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 4th in the NHL.

Carolina will be looking for a good game from Sebastian Aho who leads the team in scoring with 36 goals, ranking 22nd in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 53 assists so far.

Defensively, the Hurricanes are currently 32nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 25.5 shots per game against Carolina. They also are 1st in shutouts, coming in with 8 shutouts.

Goalie Frederik Andersen comes into the game having made 16 starts this season. So far, his record is 13-2 and he has a save percentage of 0.397%.