The San Jose Sharks take on the Carolina Hurricanes tonight and we’re seeing a matchup that is packed with intriguing opportunities for player prop bets. Digging in, we’ve found some gems you won’t want to miss.
With Carolina’s explosive offense and San Jose’s struggles in a few key areas, there’s plenty of betting value to be found.
Player Prop Odds: +135
Martin Necas has been a shot-generating machine for the Hurricanes this season. He leads the team with 67 shots on goal over his last 10 games and he’s just getting started.
He’s averaging nearly 3.5 shots per game this season and has hit this mark in 4 of his last 6 outings.
Against a Sharks team that ranks 31st in goals against and allows one of the highest shot volumes in the NHL, Necas should have no problems getting the opportunities to fire away.
At plus money, this prop offers great value considering the Sharks’ defensive weaknesses and the Hurricanes’ puck-dominant style. It’s a player prop bet you won’t want to miss out on.
Player Prop Odds: -125
Granlund has quietly been one of the Sharks' more productive players. He’s streaking with 10 goals and 20 assists on the season.
He’s been involved in nearly 30% of San Jose’s goals, and while the team’s offense isn’t what we’d call elite, Granlund has shown consistency in the points column.
Sure, Carolina is great, but their aggressive forecheck can sometimes leave them vulnerable to counterattacks. That’s where Granlund’s transition skills will unquestionably exploit this.
With his recent uptick in production and this prop bet coming in at a favorable price, this is a solid play for bettors looking for value.
Player Prop Odds: +140
Andrei Svechnikov is a star, no doubt, but his shooting volume has been less than stellar since returning from his upper body injury.
He’s only hit the over on this number in 2 of his last 5 games and it’s not even that high. He may see even fewer opportunities against a Sharks team that, despite their overall defensive struggles, has been decent at limiting shot lanes (they rank 11th in PK percentage, so there’s that).
Svechnikov’s under is really appealing at plus money, making it one of our favorite contrarian picks for this game.
Player Prop Odds: +126
Sebastian Aho is the engine of the Hurricanes’ offense. He’s dominant and this game sets him up perfectly to rack up some points.
Aho has 29 points in 28 games and has been a huge factor in matchups against teams with weak defensive cores like the Sharks. He thrives in situations like this.
San Jose has given up 8 goals in 2 of their last 5 games, and Carolina’s power play, ranked 2nd overall in the NHL, should have no problems against the Sharks’ 11th-ranked penalty kill.
If Aho gets involved early and stays in his current form, a multi-point performance is well within reach. The best part is the plus money odds for this player prop bet.
Player Prop Odds: +115
Jake Walman has been a blocking machine. He’s averaging close to 3 blocks per game over his last 6 contests. That’s because his style involves clogging up shooting lanes and sacrificing himself to save the SOG.
With the Hurricanes’ high-powered offense most likely peppering the Sharks’ zone with shot attempts, Walman should have no shortage of chances to get in the way of the puck.
Carolina averages the second-most shots on goal per game at 32.4, and this sets Walman up nicely to hit the over on his blocks total.
Getting this player prop at plus money is an added bonus for what feels like an already high-probability bet.
This Sharks-Hurricanes matchup is a goldmine for player props. It offers everything from high-value plus-money plays to more conservative options that feel like a sure shot.
With Carolina’s offensive firepower and San Jose’s defensive liabilities, targeting props tied to shot volume and point production is the best bet heading into tonight.
While you’re at it, don’t overlook unders on players with inflated totals, either — they can often provide sneaky value in matchups like this.
Load up your bet slip, catch the game, and walk away a winner tonight.