Should you wager on Evgeni Malkin to light the lamp when the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Winnipeg Jets face off on Sunday at 3:00 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 Evgeni Malkin score a goal against the Jets?

Odds to score a goal this game: +230 (Bet $10 to win $23.00 if he scores a goal)

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Malkin stats and insights

• Malkin has scored in two of six games this season, but only one goal each time.
• This is his first matchup of the season against the Jets.
• He has picked up four assists, but hasn’t scored a goal, on the power play.
• He takes 2.2 shots per game, and converts 15.4% of them.

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Jets defensive stats

• The Jets have given up five goals in total (only 1.2 per game), which ranks first in the NHL for the fewest goals allowed.
• So far this season, the Jets have not shut out an opponent. They are averaging 14.5 hits and 15 blocked shots per game.

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Penguins vs. Jets game info

• Game Day: Sunday, October 20, 2024
• Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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