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Alex Ovechkin (Washington Capitals) Yes Anytime Goalscorer (+155)
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Mark your calendars for Monday, May 12, 2025, as the Washington Capitals face off against the Carolina Hurricanes. If you're looking for an exciting NHL prop bet, consider Alex Ovechkin to score a goal at any time during the match. Draftkings has set the American odds at 155, which translates to decimal odds of 2.55. According to our model, there's a significant 9.0% edge, with a prediction of 0.48, and an implied probability of 39.2%. While Ovechkin's location for the game (home or away) is not specified, his past performance is a strong indicator of his potential in this match. He's currently riding a two-game scoring streak (both overall and at home/away), with an impressive hit rate of 9 out of his last 13 games overall, and 5 out of his last 6 home/away games. This trend suggests a high probability of him lighting the lamp in his next outing. So, if you're looking to make an informed NHL bet, Alex Ovechkin to score is a prop worth considering. Seize the opportunity and place your bet at Draftkings!
Frederik Andersen (Carolina Hurricanes) Over 21.5 Saves (-105)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing
In the upcoming NHL face-off between the Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals on Monday, May 12, 2025, there's a goalie prop bet that's attracting attention. The bet is on Frederik Andersen to make over 21.5 saves, offered by bookmaker DraftKings at decimal odds of 1.95 and American odds of -105.26. The model predicts Andersen will make 23.06 saves, giving bettors a model edge of 4.0% and an implied probability of 51.3%. Now, let's dive deeper into Andersen's performance. Although he's currently not on a hit streak, his overall hit rate for the last 19 games is promising at 11/19. Furthermore, his Home/Away (HA) hit rate for the last 3 games stands strong at 2/3. These stats hint at Andersen's potential to exceed expectations in the upcoming match. Place your bets wisely and keep an eye on this exciting prop bet.