Oct 20, 2026; Elmont, New York, USA;  Anaheim Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal (1) defends against a shot on goal attempt from New York Islanders center Kyle Palmieri (21) in the second period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
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Islanders vs Ducks Prediction 11/14/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

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New York vs Anaheim Odds and Matchup Info
MATCHUP New York Islanders Anaheim Ducks
Team Records 8-6 10-8
Spread +1.5 -258 -1.5 210
Moneyline -105 -115
Total Over 6.5 (-130) Under 6.5 (110)
Where Honda Center, Anaheim, CA
When Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time 10:00 PM EST
TV ESPN+

Islanders vs Ducks Prediction

In this Islanders vs Ducks Prediction, the Ducks are coming as -115 home favorites. Both teams are coming off opposite outcomes in their previous games but the Ducks have been in better form with a 5-1 record in their last 6 games, while the Islanders are 1-4 in their last 5. I see no value on either side and I like the total better, as both teams are 9-1 and 6-2 to the over in their last 10 and 8 games respectively, with the Ducks having allowed at least four goals in seven of their last 10 games, while having an elite power play. Take the over 6.5 goals in this one.

The Islanders are 7-3 in their last 10 meetings against the Ducks, but have lost their last two visits in Anaheim. Under is 4-2 in their last 6 meetings.

Anaheim Ducks Preview

The Ducks have 21 points this season with a 10-8-1 record and a 3-5-1 home record. They are coming off a 2-4 home loss against the Predators, a 5-2 home win against the Penguins and a 5-3 road win against the Flames, and will face the Flames and Blues next.

Offensively, the Ducks are averaging 3.74 goals per game with 25.1 shots on goal per game and are scoring 36.8% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.68 goals per game on 26.9 shots on goal per game and are killing 74% of their opponent’s power plays. They have 250 total penalty minutes this season.

Leo Carlsson leads the Ducks with 26 points, adding 20 assists, while Jackson LaCombe leads the team in assists with 21 and has 22 points and Cutter Gauthier leads the team in goals with 16 with 79 shots on goal and 23 points. Beckett Sennecke follows with 10 goals, 13 assists and 23 points, while Mikael Granlund adds 22 points with 6 goals and 16 assists. Lukas Dostal is the starting goalie for the Ducks, and he has a 4-4-1 record, with 3.76 GAA and .866 SV%. Ville Husso is the backup goalie and he has a 2-3-0 record, with 3.55 GAA and .868 SV%.

New York Islanders Preview

The Islanders have 20 points this season with an 8-6-4 record and a 4-3-2 road record. They are coming off a 5-2 road win against the Kings, a 2-3 road loss against the Sharks and a 4-5 home loss against the Devils, and will face the Blue Jackets and Jets next.

Offensively, the Islanders are averaging 2.94 goals per game with 25.6 shots on goal per game and are scoring 16.4% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.89 goals per game on 29.2 shots on goal per game and are killing 85.7% of their opponent’s power plays. They have 243 total penalty minutes this season.

Matthew Schaefer leads the Islanders with 18 points, adding a team-high 12 assists, and Bo Horvat also leads the team with 18 points, adding 10 assists and a team-high 8 goals with 58 shots on goal. Brayden Schenn follows with 6 goals, 10 assists and 16 points, while Simon Holmstrom adds 12 points with 6 goals and 6 assists and Victor Eklund adds 10 points with 7 goals and 3 assists. Ilya Sorokin is the starting goalie for the Islanders, and he has a 7-4-2 record, with 2.53 GAA and .915 SV%. Semyon Varlamov is the backup goalie and he has a 1-2-2 record, with 2.72 GAA and .892 SV%.

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Why the Anaheim Ducks will win

  • The Ducks have won six of their last seven home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
  • The Islanders have lost four of their last five games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
  • The Ducks have covered the puck line in each of their last four night games against the Islanders following a loss.
  • The Islanders have failed to cover the puck line in 12 of their last 14 games against Pacific Division opponents.
  • The Ducks have won the third period in each of their last four games against the Islanders at Honda Center when leading after the second period.
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RankCapperWonLostWin %Profit
1Jay Yang211558.33%+374
2John Ryan9564.29%+366
3David Racey827053.95%+289
4CD Sports5362.50%+230
5Nick Lagouretos4266.67%+179

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Why the New York Islanders will win

  • The Ducks have lost four of their last five games as a favorite when playing with a rest advantage.
  • The Islanders have won each of their last three games as road underdogs.
  • The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight Saturday games as home favorites.
  • The Islanders have covered the puck line in five of their last six games as road underdogs.
  • The Ducks have lost the second period in each of their last four games as home favorites when tied after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

  • Seven of the Islanders’ last eight night games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
  • Each of the Ducks’ last four night games against the Islanders following a loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
  • The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last 13 games following a home loss.
  • The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Islanders’ last eight games.

Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts

  • Cutter Gauthier has scored at least one goal in each of the Ducks’ last four home games.
  • Jackson LaCombe has recorded at least one assist in 10 of the Ducks’ last 11 games.
  • Cutter Gauthier has scored a goal in each of his last seven appearances – longest active streak in the league.

New York Islanders Player Prop Facts

  • Brayden Schenn has scored at least one goal in four of his last five road appearances against the Ducks.
  • Brayden Schenn has recorded at least one assist in each of the Islanders’ last four games.
  • Anthony DeAngelo has recorded two hits against the Ducks this season – equal-most against any opponent.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Anaheim Ducks rank 5th in the league for goals per game this season (3.74).
  • The Anaheim Ducks rank 1st in the league for power play goals this season (25).
  • The New York Islanders rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).
  • The New York Islanders have suffered the equal-most losses when tied after Period 2 this season (5).

Nick Lagouretos's Pick: Over 6.5

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1Jay Briggs412265.08%+1799
2John Ryan15478.95%+1070
3Stephen Nover11473.33%+627
4Big Al McMordie282058.33%+619
5Sean Murphy221756.41%+308
6Ron Romanelli191555.88%+254
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