Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Islanders 4/21/23 – In Game 3 of their one-sided series against New York Islanders, Carolina Hurricanes won Game 1 2-1 before taking Game 2 by overtime for an early lead of 2-0 in this contest. The Islanders have shown themselves to be competitive over the first two games but are down two in the series and must win on home ice for any hope in winning it all. The Hurricanes hope to take control of this series while the Islanders hope for a successful comeback at home. NHL betting lines are up and you can place your bets on your best teams.
Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Islanders
Date & Time: Friday, April 21, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: UBS Arena Elmont, NY
TV: TBS
Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Islanders Betting Odds
Hurricanes
Moneyline: -11
Puckline: -1.5 (+225)
Total: 5 over (+120
Islanders
Moneyline: -110
Puckline: +1.5 (-275)
Total: 5.5 under (-140)
Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Islanders Analysis
In Game 2, the Carolina Hurricanes came away victorious over the New York Islanders with a 4-3 win thanks to an outstanding offensive effort. Carolina found success on four out of 36 shots they attempted at goal during this matchup and one power play chance resulted in one goal being scored; additionally they received 2 penalty minutes as part of this encounter. As far as scoring goes, the Carolina Hurricanes have amassed 262 goals this year while conceding 210. Their points percentage currently sits at 0.689. Carolina enters this matchup having accrued 253 power play opportunities and have scored 50 of them for a success rate of 19.76% on those opportunities alone. At even strength, they allowed 170 goals while scoring 212 themselves. Carolina Hurricanes opponents have attempted 2,852 shots against them with an overall shooting percentage of 9.2% and managed 40 goals during these attempts. Carolina currently holds an effective save percentage of 0.902 while they have seen 2,132 attempts against them.
In Game 2, the New York Islanders scored 3 out of 26 shots they attempted on goal, as well as having one power play chance but failing to capitalize. They had no goal scored when given this opportunity. So far this season, the New York Islanders have recorded 242 goals, 93 points, and an impressive points percentage of 0.567. Furthermore, they have allowed 217 goals at even strength 178 total goals scored by opponents and 39 while shorthanded against them. The Islanders have scored 207 even strength goals and 35 power play goals this season, for 222 opportunities totalling 15.77% power play percentage. New York has taken 2,524 shots with an accuracy rate of 9.59% while allowing 2,544. Their penalty kill percentage stands at 82.19% against their opponent’s 219 chances on the power play and their save percentage currently sits at 91.5%.
Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Islanders Against the Spread
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Carolina’s last 12 games. Carolina are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games. Carolina are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games against NY Islanders. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Carolina’s last 7 games on the road. Carolina are 7-0 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against the NY Islanders. Carolina are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Islanders’ last 6 games. NY Islanders are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home. NY Islanders are 0-7 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Carolina. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Islanders’ last 6 games against an opponent in the Metropolitan Division division. The total has gone UNDER in 12 of NY Islanders’ last 18 games played on a Friday when at home.
Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Islanders Free Pick
The Islanders have tried their hardest to bring this series back into contention but the Hurricanes continue to dominate and NHL betting analysts see them taking control of Game 3.
Free Pick: Carolina Hurricanes -1.5 (+225)
