Islanders vs. Hurricanes Player Props: NHL Prop Picks & Best Bets for Thursday
The Carolina Hurricanes are dealing with injuries to several key defensemen, and my Islanders vs. Hurricanes player props and NHL best bets are looking to take advantage. Puck drop from Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., is at 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+/Hulu).
Although the Hurricanes are the -210 moneyline betting favorite, they could be without three of their top blueliners. That has me eyeing strong performances from New York’s Kyle Palmieri and Anders Lee, and I’m also fading the struggling Nikolaj Ehlers to round out my picks.
🏒 Islanders vs. Hurricanes player props: Thursday
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- Kyle Palmieri player prop: Over 2.5 shots (+148 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Nikolaj Ehlers player prop: Under 2.5 shots (-125 via DraftKings) ⭐⭐⭐
- Best Islanders vs. Hurricanes anytime goal scorer prediction: Anders Lee (+380 via BetMGM) ⭐⭐
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💰 Best player props for Islanders vs. Hurricanes
⬆️ Kyle Palmieri Over 2.5 shots (+148) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Palmieri’s shot volume has gone through the roof recently. The veteran winger fired five shots on net Tuesday against the Boston Bruins, has attempted 14 shots over his last two games, and has hit the target at least three times in three straight outings.
Meanwhile, Carolina’s injury issues on defense are showing in the shot counts, with the Canes uncharacteristically allowing 34+ shots in three straight games.
The value of FanDuel’s +148 price - suggesting 40.32% win probability and the chance to profit $14.80 on a $10 bet - is more than enough to upgrade this to a 4-star play for me.
⬇️ Nikolaj Ehlers Under 2.5 shots (-125) ⭐⭐⭐
Ehlers is struggling to find his groove in Carolina, still seeking his first goal as a Hurricane through nine games. He’s been held without a shot on goal in two straight outings and three of his last six, and he’s had more than two shots on net just once during that six-game span.
At DraftKings’ -125 odds, which imply a 55.56% probability that he goes Under 2.5 shots, I’m happy to fade Ehlers once again tonight. A winning $10 bet would return $8 profit. Our Liam Fox eyes Hurricanes forward Sebastian Aho with his anytime goal scorer predictions today.
🥅 Best Islanders vs. Hurricanes anytime goal scorer prediction
🔥 Anders Lee anytime goal scorer (+380) ⭐⭐
Lee leads the Islanders in expected goals overall and in 5-on-5 play, per Moneypuck. He’s also trending the right way, attempting 30 shots in his last five games and hitting the net at least four times in four of those contests.
His efforts have been rewarded with just two goals so far (both in the same game against Ottawa), but that’s why we’re able to get this generous +380 price on the former 40-goal man. A $10 bet at BetMGM can return a $38 profit with an implied probability of 20.83%.
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📺 How to watch Islanders vs. Hurricanes
- Date: Thursday, Oct. 30
- Puck drop: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Lenovo Center (Raleigh, N.C.)
- TV: ESPN+/Hulu
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