New York Islanders vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction NHL Picks 12/17/24

In this article, we will formulate a New York Islanders vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, December 17th, at the PNC Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Islanders’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Hurricanes’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving New York

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Carolina

-Recent betting trends in games played between New York and Carolina

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Islanders and Hurricanes. 

Islanders Have Been Up and Down

The Islanders have been up and down all season and the last two games are a perfect example. Two games ago, against the Chicago Blackhawks, the Islanders were able to secure a 5-4 victory. In the last game though the defense was an issue again and they ended up losing 5-3 to the Blackhawks. Ilya Sorokin saved 18 of the 22 shots that he faced. The Islanders overall this season are averaging 2.63 goals while their defense is giving up 3.06 goals per game. The offense is ranked 25th in the league while the defense is ranked 17th. Anders Lee has scored 13 goals and added 12 assists. 

Can the Hurricanes Build on the Last Game?

The Hurricanes in the last game faced off against the Columbus Blue Jackets and they were able to secure the 4-1 victory. Jordan Martinok scored one goal and added an assist. Dustin Torarski saved 27 of the 28 shots that he faced. The Hurricanes are averaging 3.6 goals while their defense is giving up 2.87 goals per game. The offense is ranked 4th in the league while the defense is ranked 8th. In this game, the offense is going to need to get out to a fast start and really try to put the pressure on. 

Why the Hurricanes Will Beat the Islanders

• The Hurricanes have won seven of their last eight home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Islanders have lost six of their last seven road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in five of their last six home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Islanders have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last three games at Lenovo Center.
• The favorites have won the third period in each of the last six games between the Islanders and Hurricanes at Lenovo Center.

New York Islanders vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction

This game is going to be a blowout by the Hurricanes. The Hurricanes are averaging 3.6 goals per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. The Islanders offense is averaging 2.6 goals per game and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. This game is going to get out of control early, and the Hurricanes are going to cruise. Back the Hurricanes on the puck line. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Hurricanes -1.5