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Read Article Islanders vs. Ducks Prediction: Islanders Predicted to Win Sunday's NHL Matchup [3/9/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Sunday's NY Islanders vs Anaheim Ducks matchup.
The Anaheim Ducks and NY Islanders are scheduled to meet in the NHL at Honda Center on Sunday, with puck drop at 9:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Islanders as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the most recent data, our experts ran 10,000 simulations of Sunday's NY Islanders-Anaheim game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"After accounting for recent updates and other variables, our prediction shows the Islanders with a win probability of 52%, while the Ducks have 48%."
For expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Islanders vs. Ducks predictions page.
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Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NHL matchup between the Islanders and Ducks 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Islanders a 52% chance of defeating the Ducks.
According to our model, the over/under total of 6 goals has a 54% chance of staying under.
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Islanders vs. Ducks Odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Islanders | Ducks |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -108 | -110 |
| Total | o6 (-102) | u6 (-118) |
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Our model's biggest edge in today's Islanders vs. Ducks matchup is on the moneyline.
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Who will score an anytime goal in Islanders vs. Ducks?
According to our model, NY's Bo Horvat is most likely to score the first goal in Islanders vs. Ducks.
Our projections give Horvat a 6.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Honda Center, while the Islanders star is a 32.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
NY Islanders
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | 6.9% |
| Kyle Palmieri | 6.1% |
| Simon Holmstrom | 5.4% |
Anaheim Ducks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Frank Vatrano | 5.8% |
| Mason McTavish | 5.6% |
| Sam Colangelo | 5.1% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
NY Islanders
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | 32.4% |
| Kyle Palmieri | 29.6% |
| Anthony Duclair | 25.4% |
Anaheim Ducks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Mason McTavish | 28.2% |
| Frank Vatrano | 28.1% |
| Sam Colangelo | 27.2% |
Isles vs. Ducks Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Sunday's game between the Ducks and Islanders at Honda Center is scheduled to start at 9:00PM ET.
- Who: NY Islanders vs. Anaheim Ducks
- Date: Sunday, March 9, 2025
- Time: 9:00PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Honda Center
Dimers.com's full preview of Sunday's Islanders vs. Ducks matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Conclusion
We predict the Islanders, with a 52% win probability, will likely beat the Ducks on Sunday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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