Tonight’s NHL action is stacked with several huge matchups, and the best part is that player props offer plenty of chances to find some good value. We’ve poured through the stats and trends for each game tonight to highlight 5 of the best prop bets for tonight’s games. There was a lot, but these are the best of the best when it comes to NHL player prop picks.
With a decent mix of plus-money picks and some strong trends, here’s who we’re backing for tonight’s NHL slate.
Player Prop Odds: +135
Fabian Zetterlund has been a thorn in the Blue Jackets’ side. He’s recorded at least one point in each of his last 6 games against Columbus. He’s dialed in and knows how to work them better than anyone else.
With San Jose struggling this season, Zetterlund has been one of the few consistent players in the offensive zone, even if that’s not saying much.
He’ll likely see more opportunities and TOI against a Columbus defense that ranks near the bottom of the league in goals allowed at 153 on the season.
At plus money, backing Zetterlund to grab a point is a decent bet when considering his track record in this matchup.
Player Prop Odds: +170
Here’s another prop from the same game, just from the other end of the ice.
Zach Werenski has been on fire at home as of late as he’s recorded 2+ points in each of the Blue Jackets’ last 4 home games. In fact, he notched 2 goals just the other night against Philadelphia.
As Columbus' top offensive defenseman, Werenski quarterbacks the power play unit and thrives against weaker defensive teams like the Sharks — who have struggled to contain blue-line scoring all season long.
Given Werenski’s recent form and San Jose’s inability to keep pucks out of the net, this prop is delivering some huge upside value at +170.
Player Prop Odds: +320
We love anytime goal prop bets, though, they are a bit tougher to nail down than the points bets. That’s not going to stop us from calling out an anytime goalscorer when we see one, however.
Morgan Frost has been finding the back of the net consistently. He’s scored in 3 of the Flyers’ last 4 games. He’s on fire. We couldn’t believe these odds when we saw them because he’s that hot.
Sure, The Islanders have been solid defensively, but Frost has shown he can make the most of scoring chances, especially in tight games which we think this one will be.
With the Flyers playing as the road underdogs in tonight’s matchup, Frost could be a sneaky value to light the lamp at +320.
His current form and ability to create offense in key moments — with or without support — make this a worthwhile gamble we’re loading up onto our bet slips.
Player Prop Odds: +190
Most of the time we find more value in the lesser-known players that are making a splash. But other times, a little star power is just too good to pass up, especially with some strong odds. That’s where Cole Caufield comes into play.
Caufield has scored a goal in each of the Canadiens’ last 5 road games and a goal in 6 of his last 7 games overall. He’s getting into the mix with playmaking finding the back of the net and showcasing his ability to deliver results even when under pressure.
Caufield leads Montreal in goals this season and will undoubtedly be their go-to scoring option against a Stars defense that, while one of the stronger in the league, has had occasional lapses against high-skill forwards.
At +190, Caufield is a steal for an anytime goal. This NHL prop bet offers tons of value to keep his road-scoring streak alive. With the Canadiens relying heavily on him to keep their offense in this game, we expect Caufield to get plenty of chances to cash this prop. They’ll need him out there if they want to keep up with the high-octane Stars.
Player Prop Odds: +176
Morgan Rielly might not be the best player on the ice, but he’s heating up right now. He has recorded at least 1 assist in 6 of his last 7 home games against the Devils. He’s on a streak as he continues to be a key playmaker for the Leafs.
Interestingly enough, New Jersey’s aggressive style often leads to high-scoring games — which suits Rielly’s skill set perfectly as he feeds the Leafs’ talented forwards. He’s unquestionably a playmaker more than he is a goal scorer.
At nearly 2-to-1 odds, Rielly’s strong assist trends in this matchup make this prop worth taking. With Toronto’s offense firing on all cylinders, this is a great spot to back Rielly to rack up an assist as he looks to get in on the action somehow.
To find these prop bets, we took a look at recent trends, who is having some strong performances, and attractive odds to give you the best chances to cash in Thursday’s NHL slate. There’s plenty of NHL action tonight, so there were some really good prop bets to dig through.
From Fabian Zetterlund’s consistent production to Morgan Frost’s goal-scoring form and Zach Werenski’s dominance at home, these are 5 bets you might want to take a closer look at.
Be sure to shop the odds and lock in your bets before the puck drops. You won’t want to miss out on this action.