Alex Nedeljkovic (San Jose Sharks) Under 26.5 Saves (-130)
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The bet on Alex Nedeljkovic for under 26.5 in the 'Player Total Saves' market is grounded in his recent performance data. Looking at his last 5 away games, Nedeljkovic has averaged only 21.8 saves, well below the line of 26.5. This average decreases further when considering his overall last 5 games, where he's made just 18.8 saves on average. Additionally, the number of shots he faces is also low, with an average of 24.4 shots against in away games and 22.2 overall in his last 5 matches. This suggests that the likelihood of him making over 26.5 saves is low, given the limited opportunities to do so. His hit rate in the last 13 away games is 10/13, indicating he usually comes under this mark. These statistical trends support the model's prediction of 24.31 saves, providing a solid rationale for the Under 26.