Hurricanes vs. Islanders Prediction and Odds - Apr 21, 2023

The NY Islanders take on the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2023 NHL Playoffs at UBS Arena on Friday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.

The Stanley Cup Playoffs (aka NHL Playoffs) is the National Hockey League's annual elimination tournament to decide the winner of the Stanley Cup.

Sixteen teams, including the Hurricanes and Islanders, reached the NHL Playoffs 2023, which consists of 4 rounds – the First Round, Second Round, Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Finals.

Each round is contested as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to 4 wins advancing to the next round until a champion is crowned.

Dimers' best betting picks for Hurricanes vs. Islanders, as well as game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are featured in this article.

Who will win Hurricanes vs. Islanders?

Based on advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Hurricanes-Islanders NHL Playoffs game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Islanders a 52% chance of getting the W against the Hurricanes.

More: Free Betting Guide for Hurricanes vs. Islanders

Hurricanes vs. Islanders Current Odds

• Puck Line: Islanders -1.5 (+220), Hurricanes +1.5 (-250)
• Moneyline: Islanders -125, Hurricanes +115
• Total: Over/Under 5 (-135/+115)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Islanders are listed as -1.5 favorites against the Hurricanes, with +220 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Hurricanes (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on the market at -250.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Islanders at -125. That means you can risk $125 to win $100, for a total payout of $225, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Hurricanes at +115, where you can bet $100 to profit $115, earning a total payout of $215, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -135, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at +115.

As always, make sure you check all the online sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Hurricanes (+1.5) are a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 5 goals is a 53% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Hurricanes vs. Islanders

• Puck Line: Hurricanes +1.5 @ -250 via BetMGM (70% probability)
• Moneyline: Hurricanes @ +115 via BetMGM (1.8% edge)
• Total: Under 5 @ +115 via BetMGM

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every time.

While the Islanders are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Hurricanes moneyline is the best option due to the 1.8% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is crucial to being profitable in the long run.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 5 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+115) that are available from BetMGM.

Hurricanes vs. Islanders Betting Guide

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Dimers has full coverage of Friday's Hurricanes-Islanders matchup, including pregame predictions, best betting picks, and live scores.

Hurricanes vs. Islanders Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Hurricanes vs. Islanders? The latest data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Hurricanes and Islanders.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you choose the best prop bets for Friday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Carolina's Sebastian Aho is most likely to score the first goal in Hurricanes vs. Islanders.

DimersBOT gives Aho a 9.2% chance of scoring the first goal at UBS Arena, while the Hurricanes star is a 38.5% chance of registering an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Carolina Hurricanes

• Sebastian Aho: 9.2% probability
• Seth Jarvis: 5.1% probability
• Jesperi Kotkaniemi: 3.9% probability
• Stefan Noesen: 3.5% probability
• Martin Necas: 3.3% probability

NY Islanders

• Brock Nelson: 6.5% probability
• Anders Lee: 6.2% probability
• Mathew Barzal: 4.4% probability
• Kyle Palmieri: 4.0% probability
• Jean-Gabriel Pageau: 3.9% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Carolina Hurricanes

• Sebastian Aho: 38.5% probability
• Seth Jarvis: 23.4% probability
• Jesperi Kotkaniemi: 21.3% probability
• Martin Necas: 18.3% probability
• Stefan Noesen: 16.9% probability

NY Islanders

• Brock Nelson: 29.4% probability
• Anders Lee: 27.4% probability
• Mathew Barzal: 21.6% probability
• Bo Horvat: 20.8% probability
• Kyle Palmieri: 20.7% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting insights before Hurricanes vs. Islanders on Friday April 21, 2023.

Hurricanes vs. Islanders 2023 Game Info

Friday's game between the Islanders and Hurricanes in the NHL Playoffs is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Carolina Hurricanes vs. NY Islanders
• Date: Friday April 21, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: UBS Arena

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