How to Pick the Hurricanes vs. Islanders Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 25

Published 12:49 am Saturday, January 25, 2025

There are lots of betting possibilities to take into account for the upcoming contest that has the Carolina Hurricanes matching up with the New York Islanders at 7:30 PM ET on Saturday, January 25. To get you prepared to place a wager or build a parlay, see our best bets and predictions below.

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Hurricanes vs. Islanders Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

  • Carolina and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s total (5.5 goals) 28 times this season.
  • A total of 25 of New York’s games have finished with over 5.5 goals this season.
  • The over/under for this game (5.5) is 0.5 less than the combined scoring averages for the Hurricanes (3.37) and Islanders (2.66).
  • These two teams are conceding a combined 5.7 goals per game, 0.2 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -182

  • In the 44 times this season the Hurricanes have been favored on the moneyline, they have finished 27-17 in those games.
  • When playing with moneyline odds of -182 or shorter, Carolina has compiled a 15-9 record (winning 62.5% of its games).
  • Based on the moneyline in this contest, the Hurricanes’ implied win probability is 64.5%.

Islanders Moneyline: +151

  • In 23 games as the underdog on the moneyline, New York has pulled off the upset 11 times.
  • The Islanders have three wins in games when their moneyline odds are +151 or longer (in six such games).
  • New York’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 39.8% to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, New York 3

Hurricanes Points Leaders

  • With 16 goals and 40 assists this season, Martin Necas is one of Carolina’s leading contributors (56 points).
  • Sebastian Aho is another of Carolina’s top contributors currently with 49 total points (15 goals and 34 assists) to his name.
  • Through 42 games, Seth Jarvis has proven himself as an important offensive option for Carolina. He has 38 points (18 goals and 20 assists).
  • As Carolina’s top goalie, Pyotr Kochetkov has recorded 18 wins and 9 losses this season while allowing 73 goals with 685 saves.

Islanders Points Leaders

  • Anders Lee is a top offensive contributor for his team with 37 points (0.8 per game). He has scored 21 goals and 16 assists in 47 games (playing 17:16 per game).
  • Bo Horvat has made a big impact for New York this season with 36 points, thanks to 16 goals and 20 assists.
  • New York’s Kyle Palmieri has 31 points, courtesy of 12 goals (fourth on team) and 19 assists (second).
  • Ilya Sorokin’s record stands at 15-14-4 on the season, allowing 89 goals (2.8 goals against average) and compiling 836 saves with a .904 save percentage (27th in the league).

Hurricanes’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
1/20/2025 Blackhawks W 4-3 Away -312
1/21/2025 Stars W 2-1 Away +105
1/23/2025 Blue Jackets W 7-4 Home -407
1/25/2025 Islanders Away -182
1/28/2025 Rangers Away
1/30/2025 Blackhawks Home
2/1/2025 Kings Home

Islanders’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
1/18/2025 Sharks W 4-1 Home -225
1/20/2025 Blue Jackets W 3-1 Home -187
1/24/2025 Flyers W 3-1 Home -160
1/25/2025 Hurricanes Home +151
1/28/2025 Avalanche Home
1/30/2025 Flyers Away
2/1/2025 Lightning Away

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Carolina vs. New York Game Info

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