At the onset of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs were concerns about the Carolina Hurricanes. It is true that Carolina won the Metropolitan Division title. But their lack of action at the trade deadline was an NHL betting odds tell. To many gamblers, it was a sign of contentment. Most NHL observers have been critical of Carolina’s lack of a finishing goal scorer. And that is emerging as a problem in their series with the New York Islanders. Certainly, New York has even less goal scoring ability than Carolina. But the Isles have enough for a potential upset.
New York Islanders vs. Carolina Hurricanes Eastern Conference First Round Game 6
| Date and Time: | Friday, April 28, 2023, TBA |
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| Location: | UBS Arena, Elmont, New York |
| TV Coverage: | TBD |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Hurricanes | +1½ (-260) | 5½ (+125) | -102 |  |
| Islanders | -1½ (+220) | 5½ (-145) | -118 | |
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Islanders vs. Hurricanes SBG Odds Overview
At the beginning of the series, Carolina was the strong sports betting favorite. Cause by their division title and vastly superior regular season record. New York’s popgun offense was an even bigger worry for gamblers than Carolina’s lackluster unit. But The Islanders proved to be a resilient team. New York had to fight for months to gain a wild card spot. As a result of that effort, they are fortified for the brutal battle of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Hurricanes vs. Islanders Series Schedule
Hurricanes lead series, 3-2
- Game 1: Hurricanes 2, Islanders 1
- Game 2: Hurricanes 4, Islanders 3 (OT)
- Game 3: Islanders 5, Hurricanes 1
- Game 4: Hurricanes 5, Islanders 2
- Game 5: Islanders 3, Hurricanes 2
- Fri., April 28: Hurricanes at Islanders, TBD
- *Sun., April 30: Islanders at Hurricanes, TBD
*-if necessary
Carolina Hurricanes Team Overview
The Carolina Hurricanes finished 52-21-9 straight up and 35-42-2 over/under the total. Late on, Carolina has covered five out of their last seven games. While the Hurricanes have gone under the total in one of its previous six matchups.
Carolina has NHL rankings of 15th for goals scored and 20th for power play efficiency. In comparison on defense, the Hurricanes have NHL rankings of 2nd for goals against and 2nd for penalty killing.
First among Carolina scorers is Sebastian Aho, with three goals, three assists, six points, and a +2. Goaltender Antti Raanta has a .906 save percentage and 2.59 goals-against average. His record is 3-2 with 0 shutouts.
New York Islanders Team Overview
The New York Islanders finished 42-31-9 straight up and 35-43-4 over/under the total. New Yor got the cash in three of its previous seven games. At the same time, the Islanders have gone under the total in one of its previous seven matchups.
New York has NHL rankings of 22nd for goals scored and 30th for power play efficiency. In comparison on defense, the Islanders have NHL rankings of 5th for goals against and 9th for penalty killing.
First among New York scorers is Kyle Palmieri with two goals, three assists, five points, and a +5. Goaltender Ilya Sorokin has a .917 save percentage and 2.77 goals-against average. His record is 2-2 with six shutouts.
Islanders vs. Hurricanes SBG Free Picks
In this situation, the Islanders are the stronger NHL betting value. New York shows the resilience needed for a surprise run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. In like manner to last year, the Hurricanes are not finishing.
Islanders vs. Hurricanes SBG Best Bet: New York Islanders.