Betting Pick: Jason Zucker over 2.5 Shots on Goal in Tonight's Game Against Nashville
Don't sleep on Jason Zucker's recent hot streak; tonight's game against Nashville is prime time for him to smash the over on 2.5 shots on goal.
As the Pittsburgh Penguins face off against the Nashville Predators, all eyes are on Jason Zucker to continue his impressive performance this season. With 25 goals under his belt, Zucker is part of an elite group of Penguins forwards, including Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Jake Guentzel, and Rickard Rakell, who have all recorded 25 or more goals this season. But it's not just about the goals; it's about the shots, and that's where Zucker's been lighting it up lately.
Let's crunch some numbers for a moment. This season, Zucker is averaging 2.66 shots on goal per game. When playing at home, that number inches up to 2.97, and on the road, it dips to 2.32. In 35 games this season, he's had more than 2.5 shots on goal, while in another 35, he's had less than 2.5. So, what's the deal with the over? Well, it's all about the trend, my friends.
Over the last 20 games, Zucker's been on a tear, averaging 3.3 shots on goal per game and going over 2.5 shots on goal in 13 of those games. The last 10 games? Even better, with a whopping 4.2 shots on goal average and crushing the over in 9 out of 10 games. And if we narrow it down to just the last 5 games, he's still sitting pretty at 3.8 shots on goal per game and hitting the over in 4 of those 5 matchups.
Now, I know what you're thinking: "But what about that one game against Nashville where he only had one measly shot on goal?" Sure, that's a valid point, but hear me out. We're talking about a single game in a sea of recent dominance. Sometimes, outliers happen, and I'm willing to bet that Zucker's performance against Nashville was just that – a one-off.
With the Penguins in control of their postseason destiny, you can bet that every member of the team, including Zucker, will be giving it their all to secure that wild card. I can almost guarantee that the top-six forwards, led by the age-defying Crosby, will be on their A-game against the Predators, and Zucker is no exception.
Another factor to consider is the return of goaltender Tristan Jarry. After a rough season plagued by injuries and inconsistencies, Jarry is in desperate need of a win, and you can bet your bottom dollar that the Penguins' offense will be doing everything in their power to support their goalie. That means more opportunities for Zucker to fire away at the net.
Pick #2 - Jason Zucker o2.5 SOG - available on Fliff @ -145
Don't sleep on Jason Zucker's recent hot streak; tonight's game against Nashville is prime time for him to smash the over on 2.5 shots on goal.
As the Pittsburgh Penguins face off against the Nashville Predators, all eyes are on Jason Zucker to continue his impressive performance this season. With 25 goals under his belt, Zucker is part of an elite group of Penguins forwards, including Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Jake Guentzel, and Rickard Rakell, who have all recorded 25 or more goals this season. But it's not just about the goals; it's about the shots, and that's where Zucker's been lighting it up lately.
Let's crunch some numbers for a moment. This season, Zucker is averaging 2.66 shots on goal per game. When playing at home, that number inches up to 2.97, and on the road, it dips to 2.32. In 35 games this season, he's had more than 2.5 shots on goal, while in another 35, he's had less than 2.5. So, what's the deal with the over? Well, it's all about the trend, my friends.
Over the last 20 games, Zucker's been on a tear, averaging 3.3 shots on goal per game and going over 2.5 shots on goal in 13 of those games. The last 10 games? Even better, with a whopping 4.2 shots on goal average and crushing the over in 9 out of 10 games. And if we narrow it down to just the last 5 games, he's still sitting pretty at 3.8 shots on goal per game and hitting the over in 4 of those 5 matchups.
Now, I know what you're thinking: "But what about that one game against Nashville where he only had one measly shot on goal?" Sure, that's a valid point, but hear me out. We're talking about a single game in a sea of recent dominance. Sometimes, outliers happen, and I'm willing to bet that Zucker's performance against Nashville was just that – a one-off.
With the Penguins in control of their postseason destiny, you can bet that every member of the team, including Zucker, will be giving it their all to secure that wild card. I can almost guarantee that the top-six forwards, led by the age-defying Crosby, will be on their A-game against the Predators, and Zucker is no exception.
Another factor to consider is the return of goaltender Tristan Jarry. After a rough season plagued by injuries and inconsistencies, Jarry is in desperate need of a win, and you can bet your bottom dollar that the Penguins' offense will be doing everything in their power to support their goalie. That means more opportunities for Zucker to fire away at the net.
Pick #2 - Jason Zucker o2.5 SOG - available on Fliff @ -145
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