Will Nikita Kucherov Score a Goal Against the Penguins on January 12?
Published 12:32 am Sunday, January 12, 2025
Should you bet on Nikita Kucherov to find the back of the net when the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Pittsburgh Penguins go head to head on Sunday at 5:00 PM ET? In the article below, we dig into the numbers and trends you need to know before putting any money down.
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Will Nikita Kucherov score a goal against the Penguins?
Odds to score a goal this game: +135 (Bet $10 to win $13.50 if he scores a goal)
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Kucherov stats and insights
- Kucherov has scored in 15 of 38 games this season, including multiple goals in a game twice.
- He has not scored against the Penguins this season in one game (four shots).
- On the power play he has two goals, plus 21 assists.
- Kucherov averages 3.3 shots per game, and has a shooting percentage of 13.5%.
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Penguins defensive stats
- The Penguins are 32nd in goals allowed, giving up 160 total goals (3.6 per game) in the league.
- So far this season, the Penguins have not shut out an opponent. They are averaging 19 hits and 15.3 blocked shots per game.
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Kucherov recent games
| Date | Opponent | Points | Goals | Assists | Time On Ice | Home/Away | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11/2025 | Devils | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:58 | Away | L 3-2 OT |
| 1/9/2025 | Bruins | 2 | 0 | 2 | 22:49 | Home | W 4-1 |
| 1/7/2025 | Hurricanes | 1 | 0 | 1 | 22:50 | Home | W 3-2 |
| 1/5/2025 | Ducks | 1 | 0 | 1 | 22:46 | Away | L 4-1 |
| 1/4/2025 | Kings | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:24 | Away | L 2-1 |
| 1/2/2025 | Sharks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:01 | Away | L 2-1 |
| 12/29/2024 | Canadiens | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:22 | Home | L 5-2 |
| 12/28/2024 | Rangers | 3 | 1 | 2 | 19:55 | Home | W 6-2 |
| 12/23/2024 | Panthers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6:12 | Away | W 4-0 |
| 12/22/2024 | Panthers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:47 | Home | L 4-2 |
Lightning vs. Penguins game info
- Game Day: Sunday, January 12, 2025
- Game Time: 5:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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