Islanders vs. Hurricanes Picks and Prediction – 3/30/2025

New York Islanders (32-29-10) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (43-24-4)
Time: 5:00 PM ET
Location: PNC Arena, Raleigh, North Carolina
TV: ESPN+

Previous Games:

• New York: Lost 5-2 to Vancouver

• Carolina: Lost 3-1 to Nashville

Head-to-Head:

New York has won two of the last three matchups against Carolina, with one game remaining in the season series. Carolina, however, has been dominant at home and will be looking to level the series with a win on their turf.

New York Islanders Breakdown:

The Islanders are struggling recently, having lost three of their last five games. Their offense has been stagnant, averaging just 2.7 goals per game, and their defense has allowed an average of 3.6 goals against per game. Goaltender Ilya Sorokin has not been able to completely mitigate their defensive issues, and New York will need a stronger effort to overcome Carolina's potent offense. Anders Lee and Bo Horvat remain the key offensive threats for the Islanders.

Key Players:

• Anders Lee: 26 goals this season

• Bo Horvat: 24 goals and 49 points this season

Carolina Hurricanes Breakdown:

Carolina has been in excellent form, winning four of their last five games. They are particularly strong at home, with a 27-8-1 record, and have averaged 3.5 goals per game over their last ten matchups. Their defense has been stellar, allowing just 2.1 goals per game during this stretch. Frederik Andersen has been a key contributor in goal, maintaining a 1.60 GAA and .936 save percentage. The Hurricanes will look to even the season series with the Islanders and extend their dominant home record.

Key Players:

• Seth Jarvis: 27 goals this season

• Sebastian Aho: 26 goals and 65 points this season

Betting Trends:

New York Islanders:

• 15-15-5 on the road this season

• 2-3 in their last 5 road games

Carolina Hurricanes:

• 27-8-1 at home this season

• 4-1 in their last 5 home games

Exact Score Prediction:

Carolina Hurricanes 4 – New York Islanders 1

Our Best Bet:

Carolina Hurricanes Moneyline (-280)

Carolina has been dominant at home and is in excellent form. The Islanders have struggled both offensively and defensively, making Carolina the clear favorite in this matchup. Take Carolina on the moneyline to secure the win.