Anaheim Ducks vs New York Islanders Betting Pick & Prediction 10/29/24
Looking to win big? The Ducks and Islanders face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Islanders are hosting the game at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Islanders are favored by -1.5 vs. the Ducks in a non-conference matchup.
ANAHEIM DUCKS VS NEW YORK ISLANDERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: New York Islanders -1.5
This game will be played at UBS Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, October 29th.
WHY BET THE NEW YORK ISLANDERS:
- Based on our analysis, we foresee the Islanders winning the game with a predicted score of 4-2.
- Take the Islanders on the moneyline
- The Islanders should also cover at -1.5
Can the Ducks Grab a Win on the Road?
Anaheim dropped to 3-4-1 after a 6-2 loss to the Devils. The Ducks led 1-0 after the first period, but New Jersey scored six unanswered goals to take control. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 8 goals went over that line.
The Ducks were underdogs on the puck line, and they failed to cover. Anaheim’s defense struggled, giving up their first goal just 1:16 into the second period. Brock McGinn and Ryan Strome each scored for the Ducks in the loss.
Brock McGinn netted his second goal of the season, while Ryan Strome added his fourth in Anaheim’s 6-2 loss to New Jersey. Strome also picked up his second assist of the season on McGinn’s first-period goal.
The Ducks fired 26 shots on goal but were hindered by 17 giveaways. Cutter Gauthier earned his fourth assist, and Cam Fowler picked up his third on Strome’s third-period goal.
Defensively, the Ducks struggled after taking a 1-0 lead, giving up 6 goals to the Devils, including 4 in the second period. James Reimer made 28 saves with a save percentage of 82.4%. The Ducks’ defense also recorded 2 takeaways and 20 hits.
Taking a Look at the Islanders Chances at Home
With a 6-3 loss to the Panthers, the Islanders now sit at 3-3-2 for the season. New York held a 3-0 lead in the first period, but allowed six unanswered goals, all in regulation.
The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for 9. As the underdogs on the puck line, the Islanders failed to cover. All three of New York’s goals came in the first period.
The Islanders jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first period, with Dennis Cholowski netting his first goal of the season just 1:32 into the game. Kyle Palmieri followed with his fourth goal, and Brock Nelson added his fourth as well. Maxim Tsyplakov contributed with his third and fourth assists of the season.
New York registered 28 shots on goal but was held scoreless after the first period. They had 14 giveaways and went without a power-play goal.
Defensively, the Islanders had a rough outing, allowing six goals on 27 shots from the Panthers. Semyon Varlamov made 22 saves but posted a save percentage of just 81.5%. After leading 3-0, the Islanders gave up six unanswered goals, including three in the third period. The final goal was a short-handed empty-netter by Florida.