New York Islanders vs Anaheim Ducks 3/15/23 – The New York Islanders take on the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center this Saturday. New York boasts a record of 34-26-8 while Anaheim boasts an even 22-35-10. These teams have already met once this season, with New York emerging victorious. NHL betting odds and picks are in favor of New York Islanders to win this game.
New York Islanders vs Anaheim Ducks
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 10:00 PM
Location: Honda Center
TV: ESPN+
New York Islanders vs Anaheim Ducks Betting Odds
Islanders
Moneyline: -182
Puckline: -1.5 (+139)
Total: 5.5 over (-115)
Ducks
Moneyline: +146
Puckline: +1.5 (-172)
Total: 5.5 under (+104)
New York Islanders vs Anaheim Ducks Analysis
New York Islanders is on the back end of a back-to-back road trip. Their offense has been lacking lately, scoring two or fewer goals in five of the last 10 games. New York ranks 23rd in goals per game and 20th in shots per game while defense has been average this season; New York ranks sixth in goals against per game and 19th in shots against per game. The Islanders currently hold the final Wild Card spot, but not by much. Their offense must step up if they hope to make the postseason. New York holds a three-point lead over the Florida Panthers and five points ahead of the Washington Capitals and Buffalo Sabres for that final Wild Card spot.
Anaheim Ducks was an underdog in their previous game against Nashville and ultimately fell 5-4 in overtime. Cam Fowler had three assists, Mason McTavish scored twice, and John Gibson allowed five goals on 36 shots faced. For the Ducks this season, offense has not been strong. Anaheim ranks 31st in goals per game and 27th in shots per game; they have scored three or fewer goals in seven of their last 10 games. Trevor Zegras leads the team with 56 points on the year and 21 goals while Troy Terry has 49 points. For the Ducks this season, defense and goaltending have both been lackluster. They rank last in goals against per game and shots against per contest. Anaheim is currently sitting a distant second last in the Pacific Division with no chance of making the playoffs.
New York Islanders vs Anaheim Ducks Against the Spread
Under is 10-1 in Islanders last 11 vs. Western Conference. Under is 5-1 in Islanders last 6 vs. Pacific. Under is 4-1-1 in Islanders last 6 games playing on 0 days rest. Under is 6-2-1 in Islanders last 9 overall. Over is 3-1-1 in Islanders last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-0-1 in Ducks last 6 games playing on 2 days rest. Under is 4-0 in Ducks last 4 vs. Eastern Conference. The Ducks are 0-4 in their last 4 Wednesday games. Ducks are 4-22 in their last 26 games playing on 2 days rest. Under is 8-2 in Ducks last 10 Wednesday games.
New York Islanders vs Anaheim Ducks Free Pick
Anaheim has been one of the worst teams in the league, finishing second last in the Pacific division and unlikely to make the postseason. Their offense and defense have both been lacking, while goaltending has been an issue for them this season – something which has helped boost Islanders’ goaltending significantly this year. No doubt, New York will come out on top in this matchup as per NHL betting sites.
Free Pick: New York Islanders -1.5 (+139)
