Islanders vs. Ducks Prediction & Picks - March 4

The New York Islanders (35-21-5, on a five-game winning streak) hit the road against the Anaheim Ducks (33-24-3) at Honda Center. The game on Wednesday, March 4 starts at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this showdown with a glimpse at who we predict will come out on top in Wednesday's contest.

The Ducks have a 7-3-0 record over their last 10 games. They have scored 34 total goals (eight power-play goals on 31 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 25.8%) while giving up 32 goals to their opponents.

Islanders vs. Ducks Predictions for Wednesday

Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final result of Ducks 4, Islanders 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Ducks (-108)
• Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)

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Islanders Splits and Trends

• The Islanders (35-21-5 overall) have a 12-5-17 record in games that have needed overtime.
• New York has 36 points (18-5-0) in the 23 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• In the 10 games this season the Islanders scored just one goal, they went 1-8-1 (three points).
• New York has scored exactly two goals in 17 games this season (7-9-1 record, 15 points).
• The Islanders have scored at least three goals in 32 games (26-3-3, 55 points).
• In the 20 games when New York has recorded a lone power-play goal, it registered 30 points after finishing 14-4-2.
• In the 27 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, New York is 9-14-4 (22 points).
• The Islanders' opponents have had more shots in 29 games. The Islanders finished 23-6-0 in those matchups (46 points).

Ducks Splits and Trends

• The Ducks have a 14-3-17 record in overtime games this season and a 33-24-3 overall record.
• Anaheim has earned 27 points (12-4-3) in its 19 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• This season the Ducks scored only one goal in nine games and have gone 1-7-1 (three points).
• When Anaheim has scored two goals this season, they've earned eight points (4-5-0 record).
• The Ducks have earned 58 points in their 39 games with more than two goals scored.
• This season, Anaheim has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 16 games has a record of 12-2-2 in those matchups.
• When it outshoots its opponent this season, Anaheim has posted a record of 18-12-1 (37 points).
• The Ducks have been outshot by opponents in 24 games, going 13-9-2 to record 28 points.

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Islanders vs. Ducks Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Honda Center in Anaheim, California

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