Anaheim pays a visit to New York on Thursday, hoping to shut down the Islanders snipers in hockey action at Barclays Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The New York Islanders were listed earlier today as -140 moneyline favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while odds makers set the Sportsbook betting total around 5.5.
A 2.7-2.6 result in favor of the Ducks is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Anaheim Ducks vs New York Islanders Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Islanders sit at 18-13-3 on the season; in comparison, the Anaheim Ducks are currently 14-13-8. Looking to wager on the totals? New York is 23-10-1 OU, and Anaheim is 12-22-1 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Anaheim injuries news.
The New York Islanders sit at No. 15 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Anaheim Ducks sit at a No. 23 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the New York Islanders No. 2-ranked offense (3.56 goals per game) against a Anaheim Ducks defense that ranks No. 17 at 2.97 goals per game allowed. The Islanders Sportsbook has clicked at a 21.37% rate while the Ducks have a 83.46% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Anaheim lost its last outing, a 4-1 result against the Rangers on December 19. Bettors who backed the Rangers at -172 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
New York lost its last outing, a 6-3 result against the Red Wings on December 19. Bettors who backed the Red Wings at +151 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Next Betting Matchups
Anaheim at Pittsburgh, Saturday, December 23rd
New York home to Winnipeg, Saturday, December 23rd