New York Islanders vs Anaheim Ducks prediction & odds

The Anaheim Ducks will host the New York Islanders at Honda Center on November 15, 2026, marking an intriguing matchup as the Islanders currently lead the series 1-0.

In their recent form, the Ducks have been on a strong run, winning four of their last five games. They secured victories against the Vancouver Canucks (5-4), Edmonton Oilers (5-4), Calgary Flames (5-3), and Pittsburgh Penguins (5-2), before suffering a loss to the Nashville Predators (4-2) on November 12. This impressive streak has seen the Ducks average 4.4 goals scored and 3.4 goals allowed in their last five outings.

Conversely, the Islanders have struggled in their recent games, losing four out of their last five. Their only win came against the Los Angeles Kings (5-2) on November 13, following losses to the Edmonton Oilers (4-0), Carolina Hurricanes (5-3), New Jersey Devils (5-4 OT), and San Jose Sharks (3-2 SO). The Islanders have averaged 2.8 goals scored and 3.8 goals allowed in their last five games.

In terms of head-to-head matchups, the Ducks and Islanders have faced each other three times recently, with the Ducks winning once and the Islanders winning twice. Notably, the Ducks won 5-1 in their last home meeting on March 5, 2026, after losing 2-5 in an earlier encounter on December 12, 2025. The Ducks will be looking to even the score against the Islanders after their earlier defeat this season.

Injury-wise, the Ducks will be missing Ryan Poehling (knee), Ian Moore (lower body), and A.J. Greer (upper body), all of whom are on injured reserve. For the Islanders, Jean-Gabriel Pageau is listed as day-to-day with a lower body injury, while Calum Ritchie (lower body) and Alexander Romanov (knee) are also on injured reserve.

The betting odds from DraftKings indicate a competitive matchup, with the Islanders favored at -112 on the money line, while the Ducks are priced at -108. The spread is set at 1.5, and the total for the game is 6.5, with the over at -142 and the under at +120.

As the game approaches, viewers should keep an eye on Cutter Gauthier, who leads the Ducks with 16 goals, and Jackson LaCombe, who has contributed 21 assists. For the Islanders, Bo Horvat leads the team with 8 goals and has 18 points overall. The performance of these key players could significantly influence the outcome of the game.