New York Islanders vs Anaheim Ducks prediction 12-13-23 NHL Picks
New York Islanders (13-7-7) vs Anaheim Ducks (10-17)
2023-12-13 19:30:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: New York Islanders -263 / Anaheim Ducks +205 --- Over/Under: 6
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The Anaheim Ducks need a win after losing 11 of their last 12 games. The New York Islanders are riding a 3-game winning streak. Let’s preview this game and give out our Anaheim Ducks vs New York Islanders prediction.
Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview
The Anaheim Ducks are coming off losses to the Avalanche, Blackhawks, and Jets. The Anaheim Ducks are averaging 2.59 goals per game and are scoring on 22.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Frank Vatrano leads Anaheim with 14 goals, Ryan Strome has 14 assists and Mason McTavish has 63 shots on goal. Defensively, the Anaheim Ducks are allowing 3.41 goals per game and are killing 80.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. John Gibson has given up 50 goals on 531 shots faced, while Lukas Dostal has allowed 36 goals on 313 shots.
Anaheim Ducks Team Facts
- The Ducks have lost 11 of their last 12 games.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in four of the Ducks’ last five games.
- The Ducks have lost the first period in each of their last eight games as underdogs following a home loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last 12 games against opponents on a winning streak.
New York Islanders Betting Preview
The New York Islanders have beaten the Blue Jackets, Kings, and Maple Leafs during this streak. The New York Islanders are averaging 3.04 goals per game and are scoring on 24.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Brock Nelson leads New York with 12 goals, Noah Dobson has 22 assists and Mathew Barzal has 84 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Islanders are allowing 3.15 goals per game and are killing 73.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Ilya Sorokin has given up 57 goals on 661 shots faced, and Semyon Varlamov has allowed 23 goals on 307 shots.
New York Islanders Team Facts
- The underdogs have won five of the Islanders’ last six games.
- The Islanders have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games as home favorites following a win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Islanders’ last eight home games against the Ducks.
- The Islanders have won the second period in nine of their last 10 games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
Anaheim Ducks vs New York Islanders prediction
The Anaheim Ducks are going nowhere fast as the losses keep piling up, and they have no value in the betting market right now. The New York Islanders are showing signs of turning things around, and the offense has improved during this winning streak. The Islanders have won the last 4 games against the Ducks by a combined score of 21-7. I have to side with the Islanders and the PL to shave down the juice.