Should you bet on Alexander Ovechkin to score a goal when the Washington Capitals and the New Jersey Devils meet up on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET? In the article 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 Devils?

Odds to score a goal this game: +175 (Bet $10 to win $17.50 if he scores a goal)

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Ovechkin 2023-24 stats and insights

• In 25 of 79 games last season, Ovechkin scored — and six times he scored multiple goals.
• In four games versus the Devils last season, he took 15 shots and scored three goals.
• On the power play, he scored 13 goals while picking up 15 assists.
• Ovechkin averaged 3.3 shots per game while posting a shooting percentage of 11.4%.

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Devils 2023-24 defensive stats

• The Devils ranked 26th in goals against, conceding 281 total goals (3.4 per game) in league action.
• The Devils did not earn a shutout last season. Their skaters averaged 20.3 hits and 13.6 blocked shots per game.

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Capitals vs. Devils game info

• Game Day: Saturday, October 19, 2024
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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