Should you wager on Joel Eriksson Ek to find the back of the net when the Minnesota Wild and the Columbus Blue Jackets go head to head on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET? In the piece below, we dig into the numbers and trends you need to know before making any bets.

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Will Joel Eriksson Ek score a goal against the Blue Jackets?

Odds to score a goal this game: +210 (Bet $10 to win $21.00 if he scores a goal)

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Eriksson Ek 2023-24 stats and insights

• Eriksson Ek scored in 25 of 77 games last season, and had multiple goals in four of those games.
• In two games against the Blue Jackets last season, he did not score. He took six shots in those games.
• He posted 12 goals (plus nine assists) on the power play.
• He took 3.3 shots per game, sinking 11.2% of them.

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Blue Jackets 2023-24 defensive stats

• The Blue Jackets conceded 298 total goals (3.6 per game), ranking 31st in league action in goals against.
• The Blue Jackets did not shut out an opponent last season. They averaged 19.2 hits and 17 blocked shots per game.

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Wild vs. Blue Jackets 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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