Will Alexander Ovechkin Score a Goal Against the Red Wings on December 29?

Published 12:52 am Sunday, December 29, 2024

For people looking to bet on the upcoming game between the Washington Capitals and the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday at 5:00 PM ET, is Alexander Ovechkin a player who is a good bet to light the lamp? We break it all down in the article below.

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Will Alexander Ovechkin score a goal against the Red Wings?

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Odds to score a goal this game: +165 (Bet $10 to win $16.50 if he scores a goal)

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Ovechkin stats and insights

  • Ovechkin has scored in 11 of 19 games this season, and had multiple goals in four of those games.
  • This is his first game of the season against the Red Wings.
  • On the power play, Ovechkin has accumulated four goals and three assists.
  • He has a 24.2% shooting percentage, attempting 3.5 shots per game.

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Red Wings defensive stats

  • The Red Wings are 22nd in goals allowed, conceding 116 total goals (3.3 per game) in the league.
  • So far this season, the Red Wings have not shut out an opponent. They are averaging 17.4 hits and 15.1 blocked shots per game.

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Ovechkin recent games

Date Opponent Points Goals Assists Time On Ice Home/Away Result
12/28/2024 Maple Leafs 1 1 0 14:58 Away W 5-2
11/18/2024 Utah Hockey Club 2 2 0 14:06 Away W 6-2
11/17/2024 Golden Knights 3 3 0 14:53 Away W 5-2
11/15/2024 Avalanche 1 0 1 18:50 Away W 5-2
11/13/2024 Maple Leafs 1 0 1 16:32 Home L 4-3 OT
11/9/2024 Blues 2 2 0 14:41 Away W 8-1
11/8/2024 Penguins 0 0 0 19:39 Home L 4-2
11/6/2024 Predators 2 1 1 19:12 Home W 3-2
11/3/2024 Hurricanes 1 1 0 21:03 Away L 4-2
11/2/2024 Blue Jackets 3 1 2 13:35 Home W 7-2

Capitals vs. Red Wings game info

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