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Carolina vs Islanders: prediction for the NHL game
The Hurricanes are set to host the Islanders in the NHL on Friday night. What to expect from this game? Look out for our prediction below.
Command Analysis
Carolina Hurricanes
USALast season, Carolina were one of the leaders in the East, and they are intent to fight for the Stanley Cup this season. So far, the Hurricanes have played six games, five of them away from home. They won four matches and lost to Edmonton (4:6) and Calgary (3:4 ОТ). In the last outing, the Canes prevailed over Vancouver (3:2). In almost all games, Rod BrindAmour's men scored at least three goals.
New York Islanders
USAThe Islanders can make it to the playoffs this year if they can consistently deliver solid performances on defense. New York lost three of their last four games, and they conceded more than twice in each of them. After a defeat to Florida, the Islanders rallied and beat their cross-town rivals the Rangers (3:0). Ilya Sorokin performed a shutout, making a total of 41 saves.
Trends
СтавкаIslanders IT under 2.5 goals
In 4 games out of 5, Carolina conceded less than 3 goals.
Ставка3rd period: Carolina to win
In 3 games out of 5, Carolina won in the third period.
Tip and bets
Carolina are the strong favorites in this fixture. The Hurricanes have a very good record against the Islanders, and they played really well on their recent road trip. The Islanders have just broken the losing streak, and we are not convinced they can overcome the Canes in the upcoming game. Carolina should comfortably win at home.
Our prediction - Carolina to win
The Islanders often struggle to convert their scoring chances and scored fewer than three goals in three of their last four games. Carolina have a strong defensive line and shouldn't allow the Islanders to score more than twice.
Second bet - Islanders IT under 2.5 goals
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