The New York Islanders (17-11-3) host the Anaheim Ducks (19-10-1), who have won three straight, on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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The Ducks' offense has totaled 34 goals during their past 10 games, while their defense has given up 33 goals. They have recorded 32 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored four goals (12.5%). They are 6-4-0 over those contests.

Islanders vs. Ducks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final score of Islanders 4, Ducks 3.

Moneyline Pick: Islanders (-127)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)

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Islanders Splits and Trends

The Islanders have a 17-11-3 record overall, with a 5-3-8 record in contests that have needed overtime.
New York has 16 points (8-2-0) in the 10 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the five games this season the Islanders recorded only one goal, they lost every time.
New York has taken four points from the seven games this season when it scored exactly two goals (2-5-0 record).
The Islanders have scored at least three goals in 18 games (14-1-3, 31 points).
In the 11 games when New York has recorded a single power-play goal, it has an 8-2-1 record (17 points).
In the 14 games when it outshot its opponent, New York is 3-9-2 (eight points).
The Islanders have been outshot by opponents in 15 games, going 13-2-0 to record 26 points.

Ducks Splits and Trends

The Ducks (19-10-1 overall) have posted a record of 8-1-9 in contests that have required OT this season.
Anaheim has earned 13 points (6-3-1) in its 10 games decided by one goal.
This season the Ducks scored just one goal in four games and they finished 0-3-1 in those matchups.
Anaheim has two points (1-1-0) in two games this season when it has scored two goals.
The Ducks have earned 36 points in their 22 games with three or more goals scored.
This season, Anaheim has scored a lone power-play goal in seven games and picked up 11 points with a record of 5-1-1.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Anaheim has posted a record of 10-4-1 (21 points).
The Ducks have been outshot by opponents 13 times this season, and earned 18 points in those games.

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