For those wanting to wager on the upcoming matchup between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the New Jersey Devils on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET, is Evgeni Malkin a player who is a good bet to light the lamp? We analyze all the numbers in the piece below.

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Will Evgeni Malkin score a goal against the Devils?

Odds to score a goal this game: +330 (Bet $10 to win $33.00 if he scores a goal)

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Malkin stats and insights

• Malkin has scored in seven of 34 games this season, but only one goal each time.
• He has not faced the Devils yet this season.
• On the power play, Malkin has accumulated one goal and six assists.
• He has a 10.8% shooting percentage, attempting 1.9 shots per game.

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Devils defensive stats

• On the defensive side, the Devils are allowing 91 total goals (2.6 per game) which ranks 11th in the NHL.
• So far this season, the Devils have not earned a shutout victory. Their skaters are averaging 24 hits and 14.7 blocked shots per game.

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Malkin recent games

Penguins vs. Devils game info

• Game Day: Saturday, December 21, 2024
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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