Keep reading to see our Ducks vs Islanders NHL pick and preview. In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the puck line.
- The Ducks sit at 3-4-1.
- In terms of giveaways, the Ducks are currently 19th in the league.
- The Ducks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Devils.
- The Islanders possess a 3-3-2 record so far.
- New York are currently 27th in assists this season..
- The Islanders are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Panthers.
Ducks vs Islanders Preview
Betting on today's Ducks and Islanders game? Catch the action at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY, as the Islanders hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Islanders are favored by -1.5 vs. the Ducks in a non-conference matchup.
Ducks vs. Islanders Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Anaheim Ducks at New York Islanders
- Where: Elmont at UBS Arena
- Date: Tuesday, October 29th
- Betting Odds NYI -1.5, ANA +200 | NYI -240 O/U 5.5
Ducks Preview: Do the Ducks Have a Shot at a Road Win?
The Ducks fell to 3-4-1 after a 6-2 loss to the Devils. Anaheim led 1-0 after the first period, but the Devils scored six unanswered goals. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 8 goals went over that line. The Ducks were underdogs on the puck line.
Anaheim’s first goal came at 15:13 in the first period, but the Devils tied it up just 1:16 into the second. The Ducks’ defense struggled, allowing four goals in the second period alone. Ryan Strome scored Anaheim’s second goal at 6:50 in the third, but the Devils added another at 19:01 to seal the game.
Brock McGinn netted his second goal of the season, putting the Ducks on the board at 15:13 in the first period. Ryan Strome added his fourth goal, scoring at 6:50 in the third period. Strome also picked up his second assist of the season on McGinn's goal.
The Ducks took 26 shots on goal but were held scoreless on the power play. Anaheim recorded 17 giveaways in the game.
Defensively, the Ducks struggled after taking a 1-0 lead, allowing six goals to the Devils. James Reimer made 28 saves with a save percentage of 82.4%. Anaheim's defense had 2 takeaways and 20 hits but gave up the tying goal just 1:16 into the 2nd period and another at 15:18. They also allowed the first two goals of the 3rd period and one more with 0:59 left in the game.
Islanders Preview: Can the Islanders Secure a Win at Home?
After a 6-3 loss to the Panthers, the Islanders' record stands at 3-3-2. New York held a 3-0 lead in the first period, but the Panthers scored six unanswered goals to hand the Islanders a defeat.
The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for 9, surpassing that mark. The Islanders, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover. All of New York's goals came in the first period.
The Islanders got off to a fast start, scoring all three of their goals in the first period. Dennis Cholowski netted his first goal of the season, while Kyle Palmieri and Brock Nelson each added their fourth. Maxim Tsyplakov picked up two assists, bringing his total to four for the season.
New York took 28 shots on goal but were held scoreless after the first period. They struggled with giveaways, committing 14 in the game.
The Islanders' defense struggled in their last game, giving up six goals on 27 shots from the Panthers. Goalie Semyon Varlamov made 22 saves with a save percentage of 81.5%. After leading 3-0, the Islanders allowed six straight goals, including three in the 3rd period. The final two goals were a power-play and a short-handed empty-netter from the Panthers.
Ducks vs Islanders Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Anaheim has a 1-4 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 1 goals per game while allowing 3. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 3-2.
- Across the Islanders last ten home games, the team averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 5-5, while going 6-4 straight-up.
- The last five games that New York was the underdog, they have an puck line mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
- Through their last five games as the favorite, the Ducks have an puck line record of 4-1 and a straight up mark of 4-1.
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Ducks vs Islanders Free Pick
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