Looking for some NHL player props today? We’ve got you covered from player assists, players’ shots, anytime goal scorers, and goaltender saves.
We have highlighted our favorite NHL player bets ahead of tonight’s slate, with the best odds ranging from -125 to +125. All our picks are backed by data and expert insight to find the best value bets across the board.
NHL Player Props for Today
| Player | Team | Market | Odds | Pick | Sportsbooks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | Edmonton Oilers | Player Assists | -110 | Over 0.5 Assists | Caesars |
| Nazem Kadri | Calgary Flames | Player Shots | +100 | Over 3.5 Shots | Caesars |
| David Pastrnak | Boston Bruins | Player Shots | -125 | Over 3.5 Shots | Caesars |
| Alex Ovechkin | Washington Capitals | Anytime Goalscorer | +100 | Anytime Goal | Caesars |
| Cole Caufield | Montreal Canadiens | Anytime Goalscorer | +130 | Anytime Goal | BetMGM |
| Darcy Kuemper | Los Angeles Kings | Goaltender Props | +100 | Under 29.5 Saves | Caesars |
Best NHL Player Prop Bets Today
Connor McDavid Over 0.5 Assists (-110) at Caesars
Calgary Flames vs. Edmonton Oilers – 10:00 PM EDT
The most feared player in the NHL these days, Connor McDavid, will look to open his points scoring tally in the opening game of the season as the Stanley Cup runner-ups face their Canadian rivals, Calgary.
McDavid might have had the 4th most assists last season, but he ranks number 1 among the top 50 in terms of assists per game ratio, coming in with 1.10 per game last season and 1.01 throughout his NHL career.
For our first player prop, we like McDavid to provide an assist in this home game. He has 29 in 42 games against the Flames throughout his career and has had 12 assists in his previous 12 games against the Flames. At -110, this is a fair set of odds, bettable down to -120.
Nazem Kadri Over 3.5 Shots (+100) at Caesars
Calgary Flames vs. Edmonton Oilers – 10:00 PM EDT
Somewhat surprisingly, Nazem Kadri had a hot season last time out with the 6th most shots on net in the NHL and the most he has had in a single season, with a total of 279 in 82 games, an average of 3.40 per game.
Kadri comes into this game tonight having had 4+ shots in all 11 career games against the Oilers, and we love his +100 odds for over 3.5 shots on net in tonight’s game. You won’t get value better than this tonight, and don’t be surprised to see this go off around -120.
Throughout his career, Kadri has averaged 4.8 shots per game against the Oilers. Expect more of the same tonight.
David Pastrnak Over 3.5 Shots (-125) at Caesars
Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals – 7:30 PM EDT
Boston’s David Pastrnak is one of the last good pieces remaining of a once-great Boston Bruins team who are now in a rebuild. Pastrnak has stayed solid throughout, having had the 2nd most shots in the NHL last season, with 3.89 shots per game.
For the Bruins’ opening game, Pastrnak faces the Washington Capitals, a team he has enjoyed facing in recent years, having had an average of 4.5 shots per game in his previous 9 games against the Capitals. Despite laying -125, we like his chances of hitting 4+ shots in this game tonight, bettable down to -140.
Anytime Goalscorer Props Today
Alexander Ovechkin Anytime Goalscorer (+100) at Caesars
Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals – 7:30 PM EDT
The Russian Sniper, Alexandr Ovechkin, had a sure last season, putting up 44 goals (the 3rd-most in the entire NHL regular season) after a somewhat down season with just 31 goals the year prior. Although 31 goals is very respectable, it was Ovechkin’s worst goal per game ratio since 2016-17.
It’s opening night of the season for the Capitals, and their opponents are not as strong as they used to be in years gone by. The Capitals should be stronger this season, so we expect a strong performance from their team leader, Ovechkin. Let’s take him to get on the scoreboard in this one at some nice plus money, although we expect this one to go off at minus money.
Cole Caufield Anytime Goalscorer (+125) at BetMGM
Montreal Canadiens vs. Toronto Maple Leafs – 7:00 PM EDT
Montreal’s Cole Caulfield had a career-best goals return, with the 13th most in the league last season (37 goals in 82 games). This was a huge jump for the 24 year old who’s previous best was 28 goals the prior season.
We like the +130 odds for Caulfield to find the back of the net against their Canadian rivals. Caulfield has impressive numbers against Toronto, having had 10 goals in 16 career games.
He has failed to score in his previous three games against them. This feels like a good spot for Caulfield to open his account at some nice plus money.
Goalie Saves Props Today
Darcy Kuemper Under 29.5 Saves (+100) at Ceasars
Los Angeles Kings vs. Vegas Golden Knights – 10:00 PM EDT
Darcy Kuemper was hot last season, having allowed only 2.02 goals per game, the second-best in the NHL. He featured in 50 games, which was a respectable number.
With the LA Kings on a back-to-back to start this season, we expect to keep things conservative, especially tonight when facing the Golden Knights. This could be a Golden Knights bombardment on net, but we don’t think so, given the Kings’ conservative approach.
Kuemper has seen fewer than 29 saves in 9 of his previous 12 games against the Golden Knights, and we expect more of the same tonight. This is really good value at +100, and we would even bet the under 30.5 line for -115.
Place Your NHL Player Props Today
With six NHL player prop bets on tonight’s card, we advise locking in these bets as early as possible, as odds and lines could shift come puck drop. Connor McDavid had the 4th most assists last season, so don’t be surprised to see his odds drop even lower come game time to pick up an assist on home ice.
We recommend you sign up with multiple sportsbooks to ensure you get the best odds and lines across the board for long-term profit on your NHL goal scorer props.
Start Winning With OddsTrader Turbo
Stop guessing and start winning with OddsTrader Turbo. This is like having a personal assistant available 24/7, for just a little money each month. Harness the power of artificial intelligence and let OddsTrader Turbo do all the heavy lifting.
Below are just a few features:
- 5-star picks with a 73% accuracy rating.
- Exclusive BetStation chatbot for expert advice, betting tips, and AI-powered insight.
- Sportsbook syncing to keep track of all your bets across all your sportsbook accounts in one place.
- Game alerts.
- Real-time line movement updates.
It’s all right here at OddsTrader. If you try it once, you’ll never gamble without it!
Tips For NHL Player Prop Betting
NHL player prop betting can be profitable. We often don’t have to rely on a ton of stats compared to baseball, and the trends generally don’t lie. It’s all about finding the best value with NHL prop bets for long-term profit.
Here are some NHL prop betting tips to keep in mind.
- Check each team’s starting lineups, as players on the first and second lines tend to see the most gameplay.
- When targeting goal scorers, monitor their shot volume, conversion rate, and how many shots their opponents allow per game.
- Pay attention to each team’s power plays, as this is where a lot of goals tend to be scored each week.
- Focus on the team matchups and always compare odds across multiple sportsbooks to get the for your NHL player props.
*21+ Seek help with a gambling addiction at 1-800-GAMBLER
*The line and/or odds referenced in this article might have changed since the content was published. For the latest information on line movements, visit OddsTrader’s free betting odds tool.
