New York Islanders at Anaheim Ducks odds, picks and predictions

The New York Islanders (34-27-8) play the 2nd contest in a 3-game California road trip against the Anaheim Ducks (22-35-10) on Wednesday at Honda Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Islanders vs. Ducks odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Islanders were on the short end of a 5-2 loss in Los Angeles against the Kings to open the team's road trip Tuesday. The Over cashed for the 3rd consecutive game after a 6-0 Under run ended March 9 in Pittsburgh.

The Ducks suffered a 5-4 overtime loss to the visiting Nashville Predators Sunday. Anaheim has played four 1-goal games across the past 6 outings, with 3 games going to overtime. All 3 of those games ended with a loss.

These teams met for the first time this season on Oct. 15 at UBS Arena, and the Islanders embarrassed the Ducks by a 7-1 score as the Over connected.