Free NHL Hockey Prediction: Hurricanes vs Islanders NHL Odds
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2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Round 2
(0-0) Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Islanders (0-0)
Game 1
Date: Friday April 26th
Time: 7:00 PM
Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn NY
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Hurricanes +123 | Islanders -134
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds:
NHL Betting Total: 65.5
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Carolina Hurricanes
There’s no rest for the wicked as Carolina gets exactly 1 night off after the emotional OT win over Washington on Wednesday that sent them to the 2nd Round. The Hurricanes dispelled the reigning Stanley Cup champions in 7 games so the sky is the limit from their point of view.
The Hurricanes were shut out in Game 5 during the 1st round, but their offense has clicked overall scoring at least 4 goals in 3 of the last 5 vs. the Caps. Jacob Slavin is a big reason why Carolina is in Round 2 as he dished out an astonishing 9 helpers in the series vs. Washington.
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Petr Mrazek is getting the nod in net in Game 1 at the Barclays Center. He was OK in Round 1, allowing 3+ goals in 4 of 7 vs. Washington. The Caps have a much more potent offense than the Islanders however.
When Mrazek is on, he can be great too. The Islanders G shut out Washington in Game 3 and gave up just 1 goal to Alex Ovechkin nd company in Game 4. Mrazek gave up 16 goals total in four road games in Round 1.
New York Islanders
The only problem the Islanders might face in Friday’s series opener is being victims of their own success. Thanks to New York sweeping the Penguins in Round 1, they will have had 9 days off before taking on the Hurricanes. Carolina on the other hand is keeping their momentum going with just 1 night off.
Of course what were the Islanders supposed to do, not dominate Pittsburgh? They made short work of the postseason tested Penguins in four games, outscoring the Penguins 14-6 in the process.
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You have to at least look at an ‘under’ play when Robin Lehner is in net as he will be Friday for the Islanders. He just got done allowing 3 goals total in the last 3 games of Round 1 to Pittsburgh’s #6 scoring offense that is also #5 in SOG.
Dating back to the regular season Lehner has now won 9 of his last 10 appearances, allowing 3+ goals only two times over that span. Carolina was just 16th in scoring during the regular season.
NHL Betting Trends:
- Hurricanes are 35-17 last 52 overall
- Hurricanes are 1-6 last 7 as a road underdog
- Islanders are 4-1 last 5 home games
- Islanders are 38-18 last 56 overall
- Hurricanes are 3-7 last 10 H2H meetings
Free Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Islanders NHL Prediction:
There’s actually some solid value on the Islanders here (-134) which is kind of dumbfounding. Even if the Isles are rusty, Carolina isn’t going to get much off of Lehner.
4* Free NHL Playoff Betting Pick: Islanders -134
It’ll be low scoring thanks to Lehner’s prowess in defense and the Canes lacking after an emotional win vs. Washington on Wednesday.
NHL Free Game 1 Prediction: Islanders 3 – Hurricanes 1
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