Mavrik Bourque: the business angle

When the Dallas Stars meet the Minnesota Wild on Thursday (at 7:30 PM ET), in Game 6 of the NHL Playoffs First Round, is Mavrik Bourque likely to light the lamp. Mavrik Bourque has emerged this Friday as one of the stories drawing attention in Canada.

Key facts

• When the Dallas Stars meet the Minnesota Wild on Thursday (at 7:30 PM ET), in Game 6 of the NHL Playoffs First Round, is Mavrik Bourque likely to light the lamp.
• Bourque has exceeded his points prop bet five times this year in games with a set points prop (20 opportunities).
• Through 82 games, Bourque has 41 points, including seven multi-point contests.
• The implied probability that Bourque goes over his points over/under is 36.4%, according to the odds.
• Bourque has scored in 16 of 82 games this season, and had multiple goals in three of those games.

What we know

Going deeper, Bourque has exceeded his points prop bet five times this year in games with a set points prop (20 opportunities).

On the substance, Through 82 games, Bourque has 41 points, including seven multi-point contests.

Beyond the headlines, the implied probability that Bourque goes over his points over/under is 36.4%, according to the odds.

More precisely, Bourque has scored in 16 of 82 games this season, and had multiple goals in three of those games.

It is worth noting that Bourque’s 20 goals this season have come via 147 shots (13.6% conversion rate).

By the numbers

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The wider context

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The bottom line

• The implied probability that Bourque goes over his points over/under is 36.4%, according to the odds.
• When the Dallas Stars face the Minnesota Wild on Thursday (at 7:30 PM ET), in Game 6 of the NHL Playoffs First Round, is Wyatt Johnston likely to score?
• This content was writter in partnership with DataSkrive.
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