NHL Betting Preview: Islanders vs Ducks
The New York Islanders meet the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center, with face-off scheduled for 22:00 on Wednesday, March 4.
Ducks Primed to Win
The Ducks should have the edge over the Islanders and our prediction is to side with them on the Moneyline. There is a tempting -108 should you wish to follow suit.
Islanders Have 7 Wins in Previous 10 H2H Clashes
New York Islanders beat Florida Panthers in their previous game, making it five straight victories. It was a 5-4 home win at UBS Arena. Matthew Schaefer registered two goals, with Bo Horvat, Carson Soucy and Anders Lee also finding the net.
Anaheim Ducks lost when they last took to the ice. At Honda Center, they were turned over 5-1 at home to Colorado Avalanche. Ducks managed 28 shots and Cutter Gauthier recorded the only goal.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The Islanders triumphed 5-2 when they last played the Ducks. This head-to-head was played at UBS Arena. The Islanders have won seven of the previous 10 H2H meetings.
Starting Goalies
David Rittich (Confirmed)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
13-8-3
2.6
.899
2
23/24
13-6-1
2.15
.921
3
Ville Husso (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
6-5-1
3.3
.882
0
23/24
9-5-2
3.55
.892
0
New York Islanders – Last 10 Games
8 wins and 2 losses, averaging 3.6 goals from 25.6 shots on goal, with a 13.8% powerplay efficiency. The Islanders have given up 2.6 goals from 27.2 shots, averaging 2.9 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 79.3%.
Mathew Barzal is the top points scorer with 14 points, 6 goals and 8 assists, with Matthew Schaefer racking up 10 points, 7 goals and 3 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Ilya Sorokin have a 2.28 goal against average with a .919 save percentage, including one shutout.
Anaheim Ducks – Last 10 Games
The Ducks have 7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 3.4 goals from 31.3 shots on goal, with a 22.9% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.5 goals from 29.4 shots, averaging 2.5 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 76.0%.
The top points scorer is Beckett Sennecke with 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists, while Cutter Gauthier is next best after having 10 points, 7 goals and 3 assists. Goalie Lukas Dostal have a 2.94 GAA with a .897 SV%.
New York Islanders vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction & Picks
We cover the key New York Islanders vs Anaheim Ducks betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, correct score selection and a bet builder tailored for the best value.
Game Prediction
There is a strong case that Anaheim Ducks will end up winning and that means heading to the Moneyline. You can get a generous -108 that the home team triumph in this NHL encounter.
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Key Islanders vs Ducks stats:
Ducks have won 8 of their last 10 games at home.Ducks have won 4 of their last 5 games.Ducks Moneyline Probability
The top betting apps are estimating that there is a 51.8% likelihood of this pick winning. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.
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Our Game Prediction
Ducks Moneyline @ -108
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New York Islanders vs Anaheim Ducks Odds
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Tight Affair Likely According to the Books
The sportsbooks can’t decide whether Anaheim Ducks or New York Islanders are more likely to prosper. They have Moneyline odds of -110 about both teams and that means they theoretically have the same percentage chance of winning.
There is a puck line of 1.5 and total goals has a line of 6.5. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you’re keen on Over 6.5, this selection is available at -118.
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Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
New York Islanders Stats
Anaheim Ducks Stats
8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games on the road
+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 4.90 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.60 pts and allowed 2.30 goals in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.4
Shots: 25.6
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 2.9
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 6.1
Blocks: 13.8
Faceoff Wins : 30
Hits: 21.5
Giveaways: 14
Takeaways: 4.3
Last 10 Games on the Road
Goals Powerplay: 0.5
Shots: 24.7
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 2.8
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 5.9
Blocks: 13.8
Faceoff Wins : 25.3
Hits: 18.6
Giveaways: 12.2
Takeaways: 4.5
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.8
Shots: 31.3
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 2.5
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 5.5
Blocks: 13.2
Faceoff Wins : 28.8
Hits: 23.6
Giveaways: 16.4
Takeaways: 5.1
Last 10 Home Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.5
Shots: 29.9
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.5
Empty Net Goals: 0.3
Penalty Minutes: 7.6
Blocks: 14.1
Faceoff Wins : 28.4
Hits: 24.9
Giveaways: 17.8
Takeaways: 6.1
Starting Lineups
Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.
Expert Analysis by Robert Carter
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