- The Islanders are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Ducks
- Islanders vs. Ducks Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
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The New York Islanders (35-21) visit Honda Center to take on the Anaheim Ducks (33-23) on Mar. 4 in Anaheim, CA. The puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 pm.
The Islanders are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+200).
The Islanders vs. Ducks Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Islanders vs. Ducks Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Islanders | -1.5 +200 | 6.5 -105 | -110 |
| Ducks | +1.5 -250 | 6.5 -115 | -110 |
Islanders vs Ducks Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Islanders will win this game with 51.4% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Islanders vs Ducks Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Islanders will cover the spread with 51.2% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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Islanders Best Bets & Trends
- The New York Islanders have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 14 of their last 20 games (+13.50 Units / 54% ROI)
- The New York Islanders have hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 25 away games (+10.65 Units / 39% ROI)
- The New York Islanders have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 10 of their last 14 away games (+10.55 Units / 68% ROI)
- The New York Islanders have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 17 of their last 25 away games (+9.35 Units / 36% ROI)
- The New York Islanders have hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 25 away games (+8.55 Units / 32% ROI)
Ducks Best Bets & Trends
- The Anaheim Ducks have hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 15 games (+10.65 Units / 60% ROI)
- The Anaheim Ducks have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 14 of their last 20 games at home (+8.50 Units / 33% ROI)
- The Anaheim Ducks have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 10 of their last 20 games at home (+7.90 Units / 32% ROI)
- The Anaheim Ducks have hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 20 games at home (+7.50 Units / 33% ROI)
- The Anaheim Ducks have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 12 of their last 20 games (+6.20 Units / 29% ROI)
Islanders Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Islanders are 34-27 against the spread this NHL season (-2.05 Units / -1.93% ROI).
- Islanders are 35-26 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.2 Units /16.03% ROI
- Islanders are 28-31 when betting the Over for -5.65 Units / -8.39% ROI
- Islanders are 31-28 when betting the Under for +0.85 Units /1.26% ROI
Ducks Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Ducks are 29-30 against the spread this NHL season (-13.45 Units /-13.52% ROI).
- Ducks are 33-27 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.4 Units / 12.26% ROI
- Ducks are 37-23 when betting the Over for +11.1 Units / 16.02% ROI
- Ducks are 23-37 when betting the Under for -16.15 Units / -24.73% ROI
Islanders: Keys to the Game vs. Ducks
The Islanders are 13-2 (.867) when allowing 35 or more shots on goal this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .487
The Islanders are 35-26 (.574) this season — tied for 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Islanders were 34-46 (.425) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Islanders were 11-22 (.333) when drawing more penalties last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .508
Ducks: Keys to the Game vs. Islanders
The Ducks were 35-46 (.432) last season — 10th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Ducks are 33-26 (.559) this season — tied for 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Ducks are 95-127 (.428) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Ducks are undefeated (18-0) when leading after the second period this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .856
Islanders Offensive Stats & Trends
The Islanders had 0.3 points per game while shorthanded last season — tied for 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.2
The Islanders had 164 second chance scoring opportunities last season — 7th most among NHL Teams
The Islanders scored on 12% of rush chances last season — tied for 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Islanders are 13-2 (.867) when allowing 35 or more shots on goal this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .487
Ducks Offensive Stats & Trends
The Ducks have recorded 1.2 shots per game while shorthanded this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.8
The Ducks have 0.3 points per game while shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Ducks have secondary assisted on 12 goals in 4v4 situations since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams
The Ducks have averaged 0.6 high danger chances per game while shorthanded this season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
Islanders Defensive Stats & Trends
The Islanders have allowed opponents to score on 10% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Islanders have allowed opponents to score on 8% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Islanders have a .862 slot save percentage in 5v5 situations since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .840
The Islanders have allowed opponents to score on 6% of cycle chances this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
Ducks Defensive Stats & Trends
The Ducks allowed 8.1 rush chances per game last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4
The Ducks have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Ducks made 12.4 saves per game while tied last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9.5
The Ducks allowed 267 rush chances while tied last season — most among NHL Teams
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