New York Islanders vs Carolina Hurricanes Picks & Predictions

Brandon Bussi (Carolina Hurricanes) Over 21.5 Saves (-110)

Home ice, where the roar of the crowd and familiar creases in the net bolster performance, has been a comfort zone for Carolina Hurricanes' goalie Brandon Bussi. Although his average save count at home recently hovers around 18, his overall average of 20.4 tells a slightly different tale. It's like a hockey riddle: a goalie who is never far from a great game, yet never quite at his best - until the New York Islanders come to town, that is. The Islanders have a knack for keeping the rubber flying, raising the shots against average to a more challenging 23.2. That's a golden opportunity for Bussi. It's no coincidence his hit rate has spiked lately, hitting the mark in 3 of the last 4 games. The numbers suggest this match against the Islanders is ripe for Bussi's breakthrough moment – the night he nets more than 21.5 saves.