There are 8 NHL games tonight, we’re going to take a deeper dive into 2 of the matchups and choose 2 player props we think will provide good value and will have a great chance of hitting. The games are starting at 12:30 pm ET today with the final game of the night getting going at 10:00 pm ET. We’ve selected props that are in the evening games, so bettors have time to place their wagers.
Along with our player props, be sure to check out our full game previews for tonight’s matchups.
Auston Matthews over 4.5 shots on goal (+105)
In his last 2 games, Auston Matthews has recorded 15 shots. With 7 shots against the Hurricanes and 8 against the Flames, these odds undervalue how Matthews has been playing since the all-star break. With Marner back on his wing, he’s looked more at home with a shoot-first mentality. Meanwhile, Michael Bunting, Matthews other winger, has started to establish himself as a legitimate first-line power forward who has elite puck-retrieval skills. At +105, bettors are getting fantastic odds for the best shooter in the league. He also has some added motivation to shoot more. Despite playing 6 fewer games than the leading goalscorer in the NHL, Matthews is just 2 goals back. Over the course of the next week or so, expect Matthews to shoot more as he tries to chase down that lead. Take Matthews to record over 4.5 shots on goal tonight.
Be sure to check out our full game preview for the Toronto Maple Leafs vs Vancouver Canucks
Andrew Mangiapane over 0.5 goals (+185)
Andrew Mangiapane is one of the more undercover goalscorers in the league. It seems to come naturally to him. He’s coming off a 2-goal performance and has recorded 4 goals in his last 4 games. He’s starting to heat up and tap into the mojo he had earlier in the season, which allowed him to total 14 goals in his first 18 games of the season. In the most recent matchup between the Flames and the Islanders, Mangiapane had a 2-goal night. At +185 odds, bettors are getting incredible value for a player who’s starting to heat up again and has already had great games against the opposing team. The Flames are on a 5-game win streak and Mangiapane will need to have another big game if they expect to make it 6 in a row. Take him to get a goal tonight.
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