The Islanders will play the Hurricanes on Saturday, April 4th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As the 2025-26 NHL regular season ends, there's still some great hockey action on the docket. The New York Islanders take on the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, April 4th, 2026 in what could be a pivotal matchup for determining playoff seeds. We've put together some useful statistical trends below, ideal for handicapping this matchup. Don't forget that each team's point tally determines their playoff eligibility and seed. Now more than ever, piling up as many wins as possible will be critical to locking up a playoff berth.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New York Islanders now have a 90.00 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Carolina Hurricanes starting this game with a 98.00 power ranking. Generally speaking, the team with the higher power ranking will be the moneyline favorite.
- Away New York Islanders - The New York Islanders start this game with a 21-16-3 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the league for away team wins. It's also worth noting that the New York Islanders rank 6th for away team losses.
- Home Carolina Hurricanes - The Carolina Hurricanes head to the first puck drop with a 27-10-2 record as a home team, putting them 2nd in the league for home team wins. However, they now stand at 10th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - As the 2025-26 NHL regular season wraps up, the New York Islanders rank 20th (223) for goals scored. The Carolina Hurricanes currently sit 3rd (268) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Good goalies and defensive players prevent opponents from scoring goals. The New York Islanders rank 18th (225) in the league for goals allowed. On the other hand, the Carolina Hurricanes have allowed 219 goals this season, resulting in a 19th league ranking.
- Shootout Records - A shootout will be held to determine the winner following a tie after 3 periods and overtime. Heading into the end of the season, the New York Islanders have a 4-5 shootout win-loss record, with the Carolina Hurricanes sporting a 5-3 shootout record.
- Team Records - The New York Islanders have a 42-30-5 record and the Carolina Hurricanes hold a 48-21-6 as the 2025-26 NHL regular season finishes up.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! The New York Islanders clash with the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday... in a battle for playoff positioning as the regular season winds down.
The Islanders, with a 42-30-5 record, look to improve their standing against the Hurricanes... who boast a strong 48-21-6 record and sit comfortably in the playoff race.
With a win percentage of 0.545, the Islanders have tallied 89 points thus far... while the Hurricanes, with a 0.640 win percentage, have amassed 102 points.
To aid in your betting endeavors, we've provided each team's standings below... The tables below contain the best moneyline, goal total, and puck line bets for this matchup.
So place your bets and feel the excitement of NHL hockey at BetRivers or BetMGM... as the Islanders and Hurricanes battle it out in a crucial late-season matchup. May the best team prevail!
Best Islanders at Hurricanes Odds
| Underdog New York Islanders | Favorite Carolina Hurricanes |
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| Underdog New York Islanders | Favorite Carolina Hurricanes |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Carolina Hurricanes are the -275 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New York Islanders are the +220 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6.5 +100 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6.5 -120 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the under.
The Carolina Hurricanes are -1.5 -110 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the New York Islanders are +1.5 -110 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Islanders
Hurricanes
4/04/26 7:08pm EDT | +220-275 |
- New York Islanders bettors risk $100 to win $220 at +220 odds. The implied probability for New York Islanders is 31.25%.
- Carolina Hurricanes bettors risk $100 to win $36.36 at -275 odds. The implied probability for Carolina Hurricanes is 73.33%.
New York Islanders at Carolina Hurricanes Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Islanders
Hurricanes
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
4/04/26 7:08pm EDT | Yes -165No +125Bet |
Hurricanes
Total Goals
NYI at CAR 4/04/26 7:08pm EDT | 4 o +1004 u -140Bet |
Islanders
Total Goals
NYI at CAR 4/04/26 7:08pm EDT | 2.5 o +1052.5 u -145Bet |
Bo Horvat
To Score 3 Goals
NYI at CAR 4/04/26 7:08pm EDT | Yes +8000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Sebastian Aho
To Score 3 Goals
NYI at CAR 4/04/26 7:08pm EDT | Yes +5500Bet |
Seth Jarvis
To Score 3 Goals
NYI at CAR 4/04/26 7:08pm EDT | Yes +5500Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| z - Carolina Hurricanes | 82 | 53 | 22 | 7 | 0.646 | 113 | 48 | 296 | 240 | +56.0 | 29-10-2 | 24-12-5 | 5-4 | 7-2-1 | W1 |
| e - New York Islanders | 82 | 43 | 34 | 5 | 0.524 | 91 | 39 | 233 | 241 | -8.0 | 22-17-2 | 21-17-3 | 4-5 | 3-7-0 | L3 |
New York Islanders & Carolina Hurricanes Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
New York Islanders Stanley Cup OddsNo Stanley Cup TM New York Islanders YR: futures available
Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Hurricanes | +155 Bet |
New York Islanders & Carolina Hurricanes Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the New York Islanders vs Carolina Hurricanes NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, April 4th, 2026 at 7:08 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the New York Islanders vs Carolina Hurricanes Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the New York Islanders vs Carolina Hurricanes Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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