Will Martin Necas Score a Goal Against the Penguins on January 5?
Published 1:14 am Sunday, January 5, 2025
In the upcoming game versus the Pittsburgh Penguins, which starts at 6:00 PM ET on Sunday, can we bet on Martin Necas to find the back of the net for the Carolina Hurricanes? Let’s dig into the most relevant stats and trends to determine which prop bets you should be considering.
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Will Martin Necas score a goal against the Penguins?
Odds to score a goal this game: +175 (Bet $10 to win $17.50 if he scores a goal)
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Necas stats and insights
- Necas has scored in 14 of 39 games this season, with multiple goals in one of those games.
- He has scored one goal against the Penguins this season in two games (four shots).
- On the power play he has seven goals, plus 13 assists.
- He has a 15.8% shooting percentage, attempting 2.4 shots per game.
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Penguins defensive stats
- The Penguins have conceded 145 goals in total (3.6 per game), which ranks 30th in the NHL in goals allowed.
- So far this season, the Penguins have not shut out an opponent. They are averaging 18.8 hits and 15.2 blocked shots per game.
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Necas recent games
| Date | Opponent | Points | Goals | Assists | Time On Ice | Home/Away | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4/2025 | Wild | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:05 | Home | L 4-0 |
| 1/2/2025 | Panthers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:15 | Away | W 3-1 |
| 12/31/2024 | Blue Jackets | 1 | 0 | 1 | 20:59 | Away | L 4-3 SO |
| 12/28/2024 | Devils | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:00 | Home | W 5-2 |
| 12/27/2024 | Devils | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:38 | Away | L 4-2 |
| 12/23/2024 | Predators | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:16 | Away | L 5-2 |
| 12/22/2024 | Rangers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:27 | Away | W 3-1 |
| 12/20/2024 | Capitals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:07 | Away | L 3-1 |
| 12/17/2024 | Islanders | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:12 | Home | W 4-0 |
| 12/15/2024 | Blue Jackets | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16:40 | Home | W 4-1 |
Hurricanes vs. Penguins game info
- Game Day: Sunday, January 5, 2025
- Game Time: 6:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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