New York Islanders vs. Anaheim Ducks odds, tips and betting trends

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Updated March 4, 2026, 5:52 p.m. ET

Mar 3, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks left wing Cutter Gauthier (61) celebrates his goal scored against the Colorado Avalanche during the second period at Honda Center.

The New York Islanders visit the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center on Wednesday, March 4 at 10 p.m. ET. The matchup will air on ESPN+.

New York won 5-4 at home its last time out on March 1 against the Florida Panthers.

Anaheim lost 5-1 at home against the Colorado Avalanche in its most recent game on March 3.

Ahead of this matchup, here’s what you need to prepare for Wednesday’s action.

Watch Islanders vs. Ducks on ESPN+!New York Islanders vs. Anaheim Ducks odds and betting lines

NHL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Wednesday at 5:52 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

Favorite: Islanders (-112)Underdog: Ducks (-108)Over/under: 6.5Islanders vs. Ducks game info and start timeDate: Wednesday, March 4, 2026Time: 10 p.m. ETTV channel: ESPN+Live stream: Watch on ESPN+Watch Islanders vs. Ducks on ESPN+!Islanders stats and trendsThrough 19 games as the moneyline favorite this season, New York has won nine times.The Islanders have a record of 9-10 this season while playing with their moneyline odds shorter than -112.The moneyline odds imply that New York has a 52.8% chance of winning this game.New York and its opponent have gone over the current 6.5-goal total in 27 of 61 matches (44.3%) so far this season.Over the past 10 games, the Islanders are 8-2-0 (90.0% of possible points).They have averaged 3.6 goals per game (36 total) during that time.Defensively, the Islanders have allowed 25 goals (2.5 per game) in those 10 outings.Ducks stats and trendsThe Ducks have been the underdog 41 times this season, and upset their opponent in 21, or 51.2%, of those games.Anaheim is 21-19 when oddsmakers have made them underdogs of -108 or longer on the moneyline.The Ducks have a 51.9% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline).In 61.7% of Anaheim’s previous games this season (37/60), the teams combined to score more than Wednesday’s over/under of 6.5 goals.In their past 10 matchups, the Ducks have gone 7-3-0 to earn 85.0% of the possible points.They have averaged 3.4 goals per game (34 total) over that time.Defensively, the Ducks have allowed 32 goals (3.2 per game) in those 10 outings.

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