Saturday, December 17th, is a big day for the NHL, as there are several games on the schedule. When it comes to the NHL, betting on player props is always a good option to explore.
With so many games set to take place, you should be able to pick out some of the top players from those teams and make a bet. Here are the five best NHL player prop picks to choose from.
Cale Makar Under 2.5 Shots on Goal (+140)
Predators vs. Avalanche Predictions
The Colorado Avalanche have not been as dominant this season as they have been in years past. Colorado is scoring just three goals per game and they haven’t been able to generate a ton of pressure.
Cale Makar is one of the players that has been a disappointment for Colorado and he will have a slow night on Saturday. Take the under 2.5 shots on goal for Makar in this game.
Tage Thompson Over 1.5 Points (+125)
Sabres vs. Coyotes Predictions
Tage Thompson and the Buffalo Sabres have turned into an explosive offensive unit, as they are scoring nearly four goals per game. Buffalo will also give up a ton of goals, but that doesn’t matter when looking at player props.
Buffalo is in Arizona to face the Coyotes and they are a team that struggles to get some stops. Bet on the over 1.5 total points for Thompson on Saturday night.
Bo Horvat to Score a Goal (+135)
The Vancouver Canucks are a hard team to figure out, as they just aren’t winning games despite being great on the offensive end of the ice. Vancouver is scoring nearly 3.5 goals per game and Bo Horvat is a player that can light the lamp at any time.
You don’t usually want to spend a ton of time trying to predict goal scorers, but it’s hard to ignore a player with 21 of them on the year. Bet on Horvat to light the lamp and take him at +135.
Brock Nelson Under 0.5 Points (+140)
Islanders vs. Golden Knights Predictions
Brock Nelson and the New York Islanders will be in Las Vegas on Saturday night to take on the Golden Knights. The Islanders are having a decent season, but they will be significant underdogs in this match-up.
Brock Nelson leads the Islanders with 31 points on the year, but that’s not a massive total. Bet on Vegas to shut him down in this game and take the under 0.5 points.
Kevin Fiala Over 2.5 Shots on Goal (-125)
The Los Angeles Kings are once again making a charge in the Pacific Division, but this time they are getting it done on offense. Los Angeles has scored close to 3.25 goals per game this season and Kevin Fiala has been a big part of the scoring.
There are a number of different ways to bet on Fiala and the Kings offense on Saturday night as they host the San Jose Sharks. The best bet is to take the over 2.5 shots on goal as Fiala will be aggressive.