5 Best Player Prop Picks for Tonight’s NHL Slate


With a packed NHL slate tonight, 14 games to be exact, there is no shortage of opportunities to cash in on some solid NHL player prop bets. Of course, with so many teams taking the ice, we can’t bet on everything, even if we’d like to. So, we’ve crunched the stats and narrowed down 5 of the best picks for tonight’s games.
These props are a good blend of sure-shots and some dark horses.
Player | Team | Prop Bet | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Sidney Crosby | Pittsburgh Penguins | Over 0.5 Assists vs. New Jersey Devils | -115 |
Marcus Foligno | Minnesota Wild | Anytime Goalscorer vs. Boston Bruins | +425 |
Claude Giroux | Ottawa Senators | Over 0.5 Assists vs. Tampa Bay Lightning | +150 |
Matthew Tkachuk | Florida Panthers | Anytime Goalscorer vs. Washington Capitals | +215 |
Jesper Bratt | New Jersey Devils | Over 0.5 Assists vs. Pittsburgh Penguins | +100 |
Sidney Crosby Over 0.5 Assists vs. New Jersey Devils
- Player Prop Odds: -115
Sidney Crosby thrives at home and always has — especially against Eastern Conference opponents.
He’s recorded at least one assist in 8 of the Penguins’ last 9 home games against teams from the East and he loves setting up big plays. He’s even notched an assist in his last 2 games.
Tonight, the Penguins face the Devils, while they’re a good team, they have shown flashes of defensive inconsistency this season.
With Crosby playing a central role in Pittsburgh’s offensive setup, we expect him to dish out at least one helper in their matchup.
Of course, the odds are favorable, and the trend makes this a fairly decent pick.
Marcus Foligno Anytime Goalscorer vs. Boston Bruins
- Player Prop Odds: +425
While he might not be a household name like Crosby, Marcus Foligno has been in fine form as of late. He’s found the back of the net in 3 of the Wild’s last 5 games giving some depth to their already strong offense.
While the Bruins are undoubtedly a tough defensive team, Foligno’s ability to crash the net and create scoring chances gives him some solid value here at +425. This is a great chance to cash in big time with tonight’s NHL player props.
The Wild will need secondary scoring against a strong Boston side, and Foligno is well-positioned to light the lamp at least once.
Claude Giroux Over 0.5 Assists vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
- Player Prop Odds: +150
Claude Giroux has been an assist machine lately. He’s recorded at least one in each of the Senators’ last 5 games and he’s not slowing down.
Ottawa will need to lean on Giroux’s playmaking against one of the best teams in the NHL — a Tampa Bay team that can pile up goals.
At +150, this prop offers some awesome value, considering Giroux’s consistent production and Tampa’s occasionally leaky defense from the slot.
Matthew Tkachuk Anytime Goalscorer vs. Washington Capitals
- Player Prop Odds: +215
Of all of the games tonight, this is easily the best NHL player prop of the slate.
Matthew Tkachuk is red-hot right now, scoring in 4 of the Panthers’ last 5 games. You read that right.
Florida’s offense runs through Tkachuk, and he thrives in big moments against strong teams. Against the Capitals, who have been up and down defensively, this is a great spot for Tkachuk to light the lamp yet again and extend his scoring streak to 4 games in a row.
At +215, there’s solid upside for a player in strong scoring form. This is a bet you won’t want to pass up.
Jesper Bratt Over 0.5 Assists vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
- Player Prop Odds: +100
Jesper Bratt has quietly been one of the most reliable offensive contributors for the Devils. He has recorded at least one assist in each of New Jersey’s last 5 games and tonight’s matchup feels like a good fit for another helper.
Facing a Penguins team that ranks middle of the pack defensively, Bratt’s ability to set up his teammates gives this prop excellent value at even money. You might be able to shop the odds on this one and find some plus money for this prop bet.
With the Devils’ potent offense, this pick feels like a no-brainer even to the most casual of sports bettors.
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Tonight’s massive slate offers a variety of ways to capitalize on player props. We’ve scoured hundreds of player props from all 14 games and these are easily the best of the best.
From Crosby’s assist consistency to Tkachuk’s scoring touch, these player prop bets give you a mix of safe plays and some higher-risk, high-reward picks. These props give you a balanced card to tackle tonight’s action.

Matt Brown
Head of Sports Betting and DFS
Matt’s love for sports betting and daily fantasy sports, coupled with a deep understanding of football, hockey, and baseball, shapes his innovative thoughts on Hello Rookie. He has a B.S. in Aeronautical Computer Science and a M.S. in Project Management.