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NHL Hockey Betting: Islanders vs. Hurricanes Odds & Picks: March 20th 2009

March 20th, 2009

New York Islanders vs. Carolina Hurricanes u5.5 (100)
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The New York Islanders upset the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 on the road on Sunday, but this is a team that usually struggles on the road, so do not look for another four-goal outburst when they visit the Carolina Hurricanes tonight.

In fact, the Islanders are averaging just 2.17 goals per game on the road this season, and prior to that Chicago game, the Isles had scored a grand total of 12 goals in their last nine road contests (1.33 goals per game), failing to exceed three goals in any of those contests. Also, this team is decimated by injuries right now, meaning that a lot of youngsters are getting their NHL feet wet.

The Hurricanes are still in the playoff hunt, and to that end, they have tightened things up a bit defensively as of late, allowing three goals or less in eight of their last 10 games. What is surprising about the Canes though is that they have scored more goals on the road than at home this season, averaging just 2.56 goals per game here in their own building. Thus, from the view of Carolina, we expect this to be a playoff-type game with lots of tight checking.

The Canes may get their badly needed points in the standings, but we think this will be a low scoring affair.

NHL Free Pick: Islanders, Hurricanes Under 5.5 (+100)

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