Betting on the NHL still isn’t as popular as betting on other sports, but that shouldn’t necessarily be the case. It can be challenging to predict what will take place in any given NHL game, but looking at player props is a way to make things a bit easier.
There is a loaded slate of NHL games on the schedule for Saturday and that means you will find some great betting opportunities. Here are the five best NHL player prop picks to target for Saturday, November 5th.
Brady Tkachuk Under 3.5 Shots (-125)
Brady Tkachuk is off to a huge start for the Ottawa Senators, as he has racked up six goals and nine assists on the year. Unfortunately, that hasn’t led to a ton of success for the Senators, as they are struggling to win games.
The Senators are facing the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night and that team has been solid on the defensive end. They will be all over Tkachuk in this game and taking the under 3.5 shots on goal is the way to go.
Filip Forsberg Over 0.5 Goals (+180)
A pair of struggling teams are set to meet up in Vancouver when the Canucks host the Nashville Predators. Both of these teams are talented enough to turn things around, though and each will be desperate in this one.
Filip Forsberg is having a strong start to the year for the Predators and he will find a way to spark his team in this one. Bet on Forsberg to score at least one goal and take advantage of great odds on this bet.
Jesper Bratt Under 0.5 Points (+135)
The New Jersey Devils have been one of the biggest shocks this NHL season, as they are 8-3 through all games. Jesper Bratt has been the offensive hero up to this point, as he leads the team with five goals and seven assists.
New Jersey is in Calgary on Saturday night, though and the Flames have the ability to shut down any team. Take the under 0.5 points for Bratt in this game, as the Devils will struggle to score at all.
Matthew Tkachuk Over 1.5 Points (+160)
The Florida Panthers are in Los Angeles to face the Kings and this could be one of the better NHL games of the day. Matthew Tkachuk is having a big year for the Panthers to begin the season, as he already has 16 points through 11 games.
Los Angeles has been giving up 3.77 goals per game this season and Florida is going to have a big night on offense. Take the over 1.5 points for Tkachuk, as he is able to record at least two in this one.
Troy Terry Under 0.5 Points (+145)
Two of the worst teams in the NHL meet on Saturday night, as the San Jose Sharks host the Anaheim Ducks. It has been a miserable start for each team and offense has been a major problem.
Two goals might be enough to win this one and you have to be targeting the under on props in this match-up. Bet on Troy Terry to be kept off of the score sheet in this one, as it presents some of the most valuable odds of the day.