New York Islanders vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 04 Mar 2026

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.

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.

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	14-10-3	2.8	.894	2
23/24	13-6-1	2.15	.921	3

Ville Husso (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	10-8-2	3.3	.884	0
23/24	9-5-2	3.55	.892	0

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.

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

Our New York Islanders vs Anaheim Ducks betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, scoreline advice, standout player props and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

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

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Bo Horvat Under 3.5 Shots -164

Bo Horvat (Islanders) has recorded Under 3.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 10 games. We’re expecting the same thing to happen here, with this Shots on Goal bet available at -164.

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Correct Score Prediction

Islanders 1 - 3 Ducks

There are betting odds of +2200 that the Ducks land a 3-1 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Islanders

Ducks

1-0

Islanders

+6600

Ducks

+6600

2-0

Islanders

+6000

Ducks

+6000

2-1

Islanders

+1700

Ducks

+1700

3-0

Islanders

+4000

Ducks

+4000

3-1

Islanders

+2200

Ducks

+2200

3-2

Islanders

+900

Ducks

+900

4-0

Islanders

+5000

Ducks

+5000

4-1

Islanders

+1800

Ducks

+1900

4-2

Islanders

+1600

Ducks

+1600

4-3

Islanders

+950

Ducks

+950

5-0

Islanders

+8000

Ducks

+8000

5-1

Islanders

+2800

Ducks

+2900

5-2

Islanders

+1600

Ducks

+1700

5-3

Islanders

+2000

Ducks

+2200

5-4

Islanders

+1600

Ducks

+1600

6-0

Islanders

+11000

Ducks

+12000

6-1

Islanders

+6000

Ducks

+6600

6-2

Islanders

+3000

Ducks

+3300

6-3

Islanders

+2500

Ducks

+2800

6-4

Islanders

+4000

Ducks

+4000

6-5

Islanders

+3500

Ducks

+3500

7-1

Islanders

+10000

Ducks

+10000

7-2

Islanders

+7000

Ducks

+8000

7-3

Islanders

+5000

Ducks

+5500

7-4

Islanders

+5000

Ducks

+5500

7-5

Islanders

+8000

Ducks

+8000

7-6

Islanders

+9000

Ducks

+9000

8-2

Islanders

+12000

Ducks

+13000

8-3

Islanders

+12000

Ducks

+13000

8-4

Islanders

+9000

Ducks

+10000

8-5

Islanders

+11000

Ducks

+12000

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New York Islanders vs Anaheim Ducks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Anaheim Ducks are on offer at -100 on the Moneyline if you want to back this team, with New York Islanders available at -120. The probability of the home team winning this game is 50% according to the sportsbooks.

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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Moneyline

Islanders

-120

Ducks

-100

3-Way Moneyline

Islanders

+140

Tie

+310

Ducks

+155

Puck Line

Islanders -1.5

+198

Ducks +1.5

-250

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-104

Over 6.5

-118

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New York Islanders Stats

Anaheim Ducks Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -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

Puck Line

• +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

Total Goals

• 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

Total Goals

• 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

Team Stats - Avg/Game

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

Team Stats - Avg/Game

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

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