Anaheim vs Islanders: the Opponents Have Troubled Defense

Prediction for the NHL Anaheim vs Islanders match, which will take place on February 28 at 04:30. Who will be stronger? Check the teams’ conditions and expert betting tips. Several betting options are available!

Anaheim is far from its best form, with only two wins in its last seven games - 7:4 over Vancouver and 4:3 after the shootout over San Jose. But in the previous meeting, the Ducks lost again, this time to Los Angeles by a score of 1:4. Anaheim occupies fifth place in the Pacific Division standings with 59 points, just two points behind the playoffs. 

The Islanders, as a whole, are performing just as dismally. Still, it has two wins in its past eight matches (4:1 over Boston and 5:2 over Seattle). After beating Kraken, the New Yorkers first fell to San Jose (3:4 after a shootout) and Los Angeles (2:5). As for the Islanders' position in the Metropolitan Division standings, they are in sixth place with 46 points, their chances for the playoffs are minimal.

We will not risk picking a favourite in the upcoming match, as both teams are far from their most satisfactory conditions. It is better to note that they performed weakly in defense lately and conceded a lot. We think that mistakes are inevitable this time, so let's play for an ordinary TO. Prediction: a total over (5.5).