Top NHL Player Props Picks for Today: Thursday’s Best Bets, Predictions

NHL Top Player Prop Bets for Thursday

Another exciting NHL slate is upon us, and with it comes a fresh batch of player prop opportunities that offer tremendous betting value. Whether it’s elite scorers in favorable matchups, volume shooters taking advantage of weak defenses, or goal-scorers looking to make an impact, we’ve pinpointed three of the best player prop bets for tonight’s action.

Let’s break down the top NHL prop bets with insightful stats and betting angles to give you the edge.

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Ottawa Senators vs Tampa Bay Lightning 

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Ottawa Senators meet for the second time this week after Tampa Bay secured a 4-3 win on Tuesday. Given Ottawa’s struggles to limit high-volume shooters, Jake Guentzel is poised for another big night on the attack.

Guentzel has been on a tear lately, registering six or more shots in consecutive games while continuing to be one of Tampa Bay’s primary offensive drivers. The Lightning have been strong at home (17-7-2), and with Ottawa allowing 34+ shots per game over their last six contests, there’s a prime opportunity for Guentzel to fire away again.

The Senators’ defensive lapses make this an ideal matchup for Guentzel to eclipse the 4-shot mark, and at +245 odds, this play provides serious value.

Top Prop: Jake Guentzel Over 4+ Shots on Goal (+245)

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Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers 

The Washington Capitals continue to be one of the top road teams in the NHL (18-7-2 away from home), and they’ll look to assert their dominance again against the Philadelphia Flyers. But the real storyline? Alex Ovechkin chasing history.

Ovechkin sits 17 goals shy of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record, and he’s capitalizing on every opportunity to inch closer. He’s been dialed in offensively, and the Flyers present a favorable matchup, ranking among the bottom half of the league in high-danger chances allowed per game.

Given Washington’s strong offensive play and Ovechkin’s relentless pursuit of the record, betting on him to find the back of the net at +130 odds is a sharp play.

Top Prop: Alex Ovechkin Anytime Goal Scorer (+130)

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Toronto Maple Leafs vs Seattle Kraken  

The Toronto Maple Leafs are on a Western Conference road trip, and their offense has been rolling, scoring 10 goals in their last two games against the Flames and Oilers. That momentum should continue against the Seattle Kraken, a team that has struggled defensively against top-tier talent.

Auston Matthews is one of the NHL’s premier shot generators, and he’s coming off a stretch where he’s racked up 23 shots in his last five games, including six or more in two of his last three. Toronto’s top line continues to dominate possession, and Matthews will have plenty of opportunities to test the Kraken goaltending.

With Seattle allowing nearly 33 shots per game, the +142 odds on Matthews hitting 5+ shots makes this a great value play for tonight’s NHL slate.

Top Prop: Auston Matthews Over 5+ Shots on Goal (+142)

 *All Odds Courtesy FanDuel

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