For those looking to wager on the upcoming battle between the Carolina Hurricanes and the St. Louis Blues on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET, is Martin Necas a player who is a good bet to light the lamp? We analyze all the numbers in the piece below.

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Will Martin Necas score a goal against the Blues?

Odds to score a goal this game: +240 (Bet $10 to win $24.00 if he scores a goal)

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Necas 2023-24 stats and insights

• In 21 of 77 games last season, Necas scored — including two games with multiple goals.
• In two games against the Blues last season, he did not score. He attempted one shot in those games.
• He posted eight goals (plus five assists) on the power play.
• He posted a 10.4% shooting percentage, taking 2.8 shots per game.

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Blues 2023-24 defensive stats

• The Blues allowed 248 total goals (3.0 per game), ranking 13th in league action in goals against.
• The Blues did not have a shutout win last season. As a team, they averaged 20.2 hits and 14.9 blocked shots per game.

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Hurricanes vs. Blues 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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