The New York Islanders (10-6-2) face the Carolina Hurricanes (13-3-3) on Thursday at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+/hulu). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Islanders vs. Hurricanes odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Islanders were on the short end of a 5-4 scores on the road against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday. Overall, the Isles are 3-5-4 in the past 12 games overall, while cashing the Over ins 5 of the past 7 games.

The Hurricanes posted a 4-1 road win Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers, winning for the 2nd straight game, and 4th win in the past 5 outings. Carolina is averaging 3.8 goals per game (GPG) in the past 5 outings, while allowing 3.2 GPG during the span.

This is the 2nd meeting of the season between the Isles and Canes. Carolina won 4-3 in overtime on Nov. 4 at UBS Arena as the Over (6) cashed.