New York Islanders vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, 4/30/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New York Islanders vs Carolina Hurricanes

Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Location: PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC

TV: TBS

Odds/Point Spread: Islanders (+201) Hurricanes (-250)

The Carolina Hurricanes will take on the New York Islanders at PNC Arena on Tuesday in Game 5 of their 1st round series. The Canes lead the series 3-1. The odds on this game have the Islanders at +201 and the Hurricanes are priced at -250. The over/under is 7.

The New York Islanders went home feeling good about their game by earning a 3-2 win over the Hurricanes in Game 4. New York amassed 12 penalty minutes for this matchup. Moreover, they had 2 power play attempts and scored 1 goal. The Islanders had a middle of the road offensive performance in this victory. In the game, they finished 3 of the 35 shots they attempted.

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When playing at even strength, the Islanders have allowed the opponent to score 195 goals while having 198 of their own. New York Islanders opponents have 221 power play tries (28th in professional hockey) and have come away with 63 goals in those attempts. In relation to their scoring, the New York Islanders have accumulated 245 goals (22nd in the NHL) this season and have allowed 258. New York has attempted 2,470 shots and holds a shot percentage of 9.9%. For the season, they have earned 94 points and their points % is .573. The Islanders have had 2,685 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .904. New York is sitting with 231 power play chances and they have notched 47 goals during those advantages, earning them a rate of 20.35%.

The player between the pipes for this game is Semyon Varlamov. In his professional hockey career, Varlamov has 334 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .573. His save percentage is at .916 during his 35,007 minutes in the crease. Varlamov has had 18,348 shots against him and has recorded 16,807 total saves. Opponents have been able to score 1,541 goals against Varlamov in his pro career and his goals against average per game is 2.64. He has amassed a mark of 286-228-68 and he was named the starter in 583 games. Varlamov has been involved in 611 games during his NHL career.

In Game 4, the Hurricanes had 2 goals out of the 44 shots on goal they took. They had 4 attempts on the power play in this one and scored 2 out of those tries.

The Hurricanes have accumulated 210 goals at even strength and 67 goals (2nd in the league) while on the power play. Carolina has attempted 2,733 shots (3rd in the NHL) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 10.14%, while allowing the other team 2,101 shots. So far this season, the Carolina Hurricanes have a total of 277 goals, 111 points, in addition to a points percentage of .677. They have permitted 211 goals to be scored by of a combination of 176 goals at even strength and 35 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have recorded 249 power play opportunities and they have a power play rate of 26.91%. They have a penalty kill rate of 86.43% on their oppositions 258 tries on the power play, and their save percentage is currently 90.0%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Frederik Andersen in net. Andersen has compiled a lifetime record of 295-127-52 and has been in net for 495 games. Andersen's quality start rate is 57.4% and he has 276 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He has compiled 13,243 stops out of 14,461 shots taken, giving him a rate of .916. His opposition is averaging 2.56 goals per contest and he has conceded 1,218 goals in total. He has made the start in 481 games and has accumulated 28,566 mins.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Carolina (-250)

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