Evgeni Malkin (Pittsburgh Penguins) Over 1.5 Shots On Goal (-189)
Odds available at fanduel at time of publishing
The rationale for betting on Evgeni Malkin for Over 1.5 in the 'Player Shots On Goal' market is primarily based on his recent performance in away games. Malkin's average shots on goal in the last five away games is 3.4, significantly higher than the line of 1.5 set by the bookmaker. This indicates a consistent trend of outperforming the expectations set by the line. Furthermore, Malkin's hit rate in the last four away games is perfect at 4/4. The model prediction of 2.99, which is almost double the line, also supports the bet. However, his overall performance is slightly lower with 2 shots average per game and a hit streak of 0. Despite this, his strong performance in away games makes the over 1.5 bet a statistically sound choice.