Should you bet on Alexander Ovechkin to find the back of the net when the Washington Capitals and the Philadelphia Flyers face off on Wednesday at 7:30 PM ET? In the piece below, we dig into the numbers and trends you need to consider before putting any money down.

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Will Alexander Ovechkin score a goal against the Flyers?

Odds to score a goal this game: +130 (Bet $10 to win $13.00 if he scores a goal)

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Ovechkin stats and insights

• In one of five games this season, Ovechkin scored — and it was just the one goal.
• In one game versus the Flyers this season, he has not scored. In terms of shots, he has taken three of them.
• He has picked up one assist, but hasn’t scored a goal, on the power play.
• Ovechkin’s shooting percentage is 6.3%, and he averages 3.2 shots per game.

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Flyers defensive stats

• The Flyers are 23rd in goals allowed, giving up 25 total goals (4.2 per game) in the league.
• So far this season, the Flyers have not shut out an opponent. They are averaging 24.5 hits and 17.2 blocked shots per game.

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Capitals vs. Flyers game info

• Game Day: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
• Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
• TV Channel: TNT
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Max (Regional restrictions may apply)

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