Anaheim Ducks vs New York Islanders Prediction NHL Picks 10/29/24

The Anaheim Ducks and New York Islanders meet Tuesday in NHL action at the UBS Arena. Here’s an Anaheim Ducks vs New York Islanders Prediction. This article will include an Anaheim Ducks vs New York Islanders Pick.

Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview

The Anaheim Ducks lost to the Rangers and Devils, and they play the Penguins and Blackhawks next. The Anaheim Ducks are averaging 2.25 goals per game and are scoring on 7.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Troy Terry leads Anaheim with 4 goals, Mason McTavish has 3 assists and Ryan Strome has 20 shots on goal. Defensively, the Anaheim Ducks are allowing 3 goals per game and are killing 75 percent of their opponent’s power plays. James Reimer has given up 9 goals on 66 shots faced, while Lukas Dostal has allowed 13 goals on 203 shots.

New York Islanders Betting Preview

The New York Islanders beat the Devils, lost to the Panthers, and they play the Blue Jackets and Sabres next. The New York Islanders are averaging 2.5 goals per game and are scoring on 11.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Kyle Palmieri leads New York with 4 goals, Noah Dobson has 5 assists and Anders Lee has 34 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Islanders are allowing 3 goals per game and are killing 69.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Semyon Varlamov has allowed 15 goals on 103 shots faced, and Ilya Sorokin has given up 7 goals on 110 shots.

Why the Anaheim Ducks will win

• The Islanders have lost each of their last four games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• The road team has won each of the Islanders’ last three games.
• The Islanders have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games as home favorites.
• The road team has covered the puck line in each of the Islanders’ last four games.
• The Ducks have won the third period in three of their last four road games following a road loss.

Anaheim Ducks vs New York Islanders Prediction

The New York Islanders should be favored at home, as they’re the better team and should win. However, the Islanders have had a lot of bizarre results already this season, and they’ve lost in big favorite roles a few times. The Anaheim Ducks have some competitive results despite being on the wrong side more times than not, and the Islanders’ power play defense has been a major issue. Again, the Islanders should be favored, but this line is a bit nuts. I’ll take a shot in the dark with the Ducks and the big plus money.