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There are a pair of Game 5 Stanley Cup Playoff games scheduled for Thursday night, and one of them is an elimination game. The Edmonton Oilers can eliminate the Flames with a win in Calgary, while the New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes are all knotted up at two wins apiece.
This is the time of year in which big-time players are required to step up and make some big plays. With that in mind, you will find some great player prop betting opportunities in each game. Here are the five best player prop picks to make on Thursday, May 26th.
Artemi Panarin Over 0.5 Power Play Points (+200)
Rangers vs. Hurricanes Predictions
The New York Rangers are not a team that does a ton of scoring, but they have been able to take advantage of power play opportunities. When it comes to the power play, Artemi Panarin is usually in the mix for the Rangers.
Winning on the road in the postseason is never easy, and the Rangers need Panarin to step up and lead the way. Look for Panarin to have a power play point on Thursday night to cash in on this bet.
Sebastian Aho Over 0.5 Assists (+158)
Sebastian Aho led the Hurricanes with 44 assists during the regular season, and his team needs him to star in this game. Carolina now has their backs against the wall, and they will have to generate some offense at home.
You shouldn’t expect a ton of scoring in this game, but Aho will be in the mix if the Hurricanes score a goal. Take the over 0.5 assists for Aho as he provides a spark at home for Carolina.
Leon Draisaitl Over 1.5 Points (+134)
The second game of the night should be another high-scoring affair, and that’s just the way the Edmonton Oilers like to play. Edmonton has 20 goals through the first four games of this series, and Leon Draisaitl has been one of the offensive leaders.
Draisaitl is one of the best goal scorers in the league, and so is his running mate, Connor McDavid. This duo just continues to put up ridiculous numbers, and that will allow Draisaitl to have at least two points in this one.
Connor McDavid Over 3.5 Shots on Goal (-160)
Connor McDavid just continues to amaze in these playoffs, and he looks like the clear winner of the Conn Smythe Trophy at this point. McDavid is nearing 30 total points in the playoffs, and the Flames simply have no answer for him.
Even if McDavid is somehow kept out of the scoring column on Thursday night, he is going to be active on offense. Take the over 3.5 shots on goal for a pretty clear win in this matchup.
Johnny Gaudreau Over 3.5 Shots on Goal (-110)
The Flames will be a desperate team on Thursday night, and desperate teams are usually active on the offensive end. Johnny Gaudreau is the best offensive player on Calgary, and it will be up to him to spark the offense on Thursday night.
The Flames have struggled to score goals, but it hasn’t been for a lack of effort. Don’t be surprised to see a strong offensive attack by Calgary on Thursday night, and Gaudreau will have at least four shots on goal.
