The New York Islanders are proving to be one of the best UNDER teams in the NHL recently with the team posting a 1-8-1 totals record in their past 10 games. Those 10 games have seen the Islanders and their opponents averaging a combined 4.2 goals per game. The Isles will continue their California road trip when they visit the Anaheim Ducks Friday.
- Both teams are currently expected to start their backup goalies.
- The Ducks are last in the NHL with just 27 goals this season.
- The Islanders are 3-7 in their last 10 road games.
The Islanders have been struggling in November so far with the team posting a 2-4 record with only 10 goals in six games. The road has not been especially good to the Islanders this season with only John Tavares notching five points or more on the team.
The Ducks season has been largely considered a wreck so far. Anaheim finished first in the Western Conference last season, but are just 5-7-4 this season and are six points off the Pacific Division leading LA Kings. Only Corey Perry has managed to hit double-digit points through the first 16 games.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're backing the visiting New York Islanders in this one, they Islanders listed earlier today as underdogs of 135 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Those over/under total betting saw the number open in the area of 5.5, depending on the book.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 2.6-1.6 win for the Islanders. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
New York Islanders vs Anaheim Ducks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Anaheim will face the 8-6-3 Islanders. In totals betting, the Ducks are 6-8-2 in over under betting so far this season while the New York Islanders are 5-11-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Anaheim vs New York injuries news.
The Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings have the Anaheim Ducks at No. 30 and the New York Islanders at No. 16 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Anaheim's No. 30-ranked offense, averaging 1.75 goals per game, against a Islanders defense that ranks No. 9 at 2.41 goals allowed. The Ducks power play is averaging 17.95% while the Islanders defense kills off 87.04% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
New York was a 2-1 loser in its last match on the road against the Kings. They lost as +118 underdogs, while the total score of 3 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
- NY Islanders is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Islanders's last 6 games
- NY Islanders is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Islanders's last 8 games on the road
- Anaheim is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- Anaheim is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Anaheim's last 6 games
- Anaheim is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
New York home to Arizona, Monday, November 16th
Anaheim at Carolina, Monday, November 16th
