Islanders vs. Ducks Prediction & Picks - Dec. 11

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

Here's our pick for who will capture the victory in Thursday's game.

The Ducks' offense has put up 34 goals in their past 10 outings, while their defense has allowed 33 goals. They have recorded 32 power-play opportunities during that span, 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 encounter predicts a final tally of Islanders 4, Ducks 3.

Moneyline Pick: Islanders (-125)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)

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Islanders Splits and Trends

The Islanders (17-11-3 overall) have a 5-3-8 record in contests that have gone to overtime.
New York is 8-2-0 (16 points) in its 10 games decided by one goal.
In the five games this season the Islanders scored just one goal, they lost every time.
New York has taken four points from the seven games this season when it scored a pair of goals (2-5-0 record).
The Islanders have scored three or more goals in 18 games (14-1-3, 31 points).
In the 11 games when New York has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has an 8-2-1 record (17 points).
In games when it has outshot opponents, New York is 3-9-2 (eight points).
The Islanders' opponents have had more shots in 15 games. The Islanders went 13-2-0 in those contests (26 points).

Ducks Splits and Trends

The Ducks have a record of 19-10-1 this season and are 8-1-9 in overtime contests.
Anaheim has earned 13 points (6-3-1) in its 10 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Ducks recorded 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 scored more than two goals 22 times, earning 36 points from those matchups (18-4-0).
Anaheim has scored a lone power-play goal in seven games this season and has registered 11 points from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Anaheim is 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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Team Stats Comparison

Islanders Rank	Islanders AVG		Ducks AVG	Ducks Rank
20th	2.9	Goals Scored	3.57	2nd
9th	2.77	Goals Allowed	3.27	22nd
11th	29	Shots	31	3rd
17th	27.9	Shots Allowed	29.3	24th
28th	15%	Power Play %	18.63%	18th
5th	84.27%	Penalty Kill %	75.49%	27th

Islanders vs. Ducks Game Time and TV Channel

When: Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Where: UBS Arena in Elmont, New York