New York Islanders vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction, 3/10/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New York Islanders vs Anaheim Ducks

Date: Sunday, March 10, 2024

Location: Honda Center in Anaheim, CA

TV: Bally Sports

The New York Islanders (28-20-14) are traveling to Honda Center on Sunday where they will take on the Anaheim Ducks (23-36-3).

The New York Islanders were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 7-2 victory against the Sharks in their previous contest . The Islanders had a great offensive game plan going into this one and it showed in the win. For the game, they finished 7 out of the 33 shots they tried. Moreover, they had 2 opportunities with more players on the ice and were able to net 1 goal. New York tallied 4 penalty minutes in this contest.

While playing at even strength, the Islanders have conceded 149 goals while scoring 151 of their own. New York Islanders opponents have tallied 182 power play opportunities (22nd in the NHL) and have notched 52 goals in those attempts. When it comes to their goal scoring prowess, the New York Islanders have earned 190 goals (20th in the league) this year and have given up 201. New York has taken 1,877 shots and has a shooting percentage of 10.1%. For the current campaign, the have a total of 70 points and their points percentage is sitting at .565. The Islanders have had 2,069 shots attempted against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .903. New York has compiled 170 power play chances and they have scored 39 goals during those advantages, garnering them a percentage of 22.94%.

The man in net for this game is Ilya Sorokin. Over the course of his pro career, Sorokin has accounted for 121 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .680. He has a save percentage of .920 during his 10,661 mins in the crease. Sorokin has seen 5,557 shot attempts taken against him and has accrued 5,111 total saves. The opposition has scored 446 goals versus Sorokin in his professional hockey career and his goals against average per game is 2.51. He has compiled a mark of 92-59-29 and got the start in 178 games. Sorokin has been in net for 182 contests during his hockey career.

In their last game, Anaheim went up against the Senators in a game where the Ducks took home the victory by a mark of 2-1. They had 3 power play attempts in this outing but weren't able to score a goal. The Ducks notched 2 goals out of the 16 shots on goal they were seeking.

The Ducks have 127 goals at even strength and 36 goals (21st in hockey) while on the power play. Anaheim has attempted 1,702 shots (29th in professional hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 9.58%, while allowing the opposition 2,058 shots. On the year, the Anaheim Ducks have tallied 163 goals, 49 points, in addition to a points percentage of .395. They have allowed 216 goals to be scored by way of 156 goals at even strength and 60 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a total of 187 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play rate of 19.25%. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 75.81% on the other teams 248 power play chances, and their save percentage is currently 89.5%.

For the opposition you are expected to see John Gibson defending the net. Teams are averaging 2.86 goals/game and he has allowed 1,277 goals altogether. Gibson's rate of quality starts is 54.2% and he has made 249 quality starts in his hockey career. He has been a starter 459 games and has played 26,835 mins. Gibson has accrued a career record of 193-199-61 and has participated in 470 games. He has recorded 13,100 stops out of 14,377 shots taken against him, giving him a percentage of .911.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Anaheim

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