Thursday's slate of NHL postseason action includes a Game 4 showdown between the Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars. FanDuel Sportsbook's latest'NHL odds'list the Stars as'-114 moneyline favorites'at home with the projected total set at 5.5 goals.
Here are three of the'best NHL player prop bets'for the Golden Knights-Stars game, courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook.
Golden Knights vs Stars Player Props
|
Player/Team |
Bet |
Odds |
|---|---|---|
|
Jack Eichel |
Any time goal scorer |
+180 |
|
Tyler Seguin |
Over 2.5 shots on goal |
-132 |
|
Adin Hill |
Over 27.5 saves |
-124 |
Here's a breakdown of why I like each bet.
1. Jack Eichel – Any Time Goal Scorer (+180)
Jack Eichel has been one of the driving forces behind the Golden Knights' playoff success. The talented center paces his team in points (16) while his six goals are one back of the team lead. Although he's currently on a four-game goal drought, I see that skid ending tonight. For starters, he makes 72.3% of his starts in the offensive zone, making him a threat to score more often than not. He's also averaging 3.2 shots over his last nine games, so the opportunities to score have been there. The Golden Knights have a chance to return to the Stanley Cup Final and, as one of their best players, it wouldn't be shocking if Eichel steps up to help achieve that goal.
2. Tyler Seguin – Shots on Goal: Over 2.5 (-132)
Tyler Seguin is one of the Stars' best players, but he's struggled on of fense lately, tallying just one assist without a goal in his last eight games. Nevertheless, captain Jamie Benn is suspended tonight, meaning Seguin needs to do what he can to step up. One way that Seguin can help is by hitting the over on this prop. The good news is that he's averaging exactly three shots per game in the playoffs. He's hit the over on this prop 10 times in 16 games with five of those instances occurring in eight home games. Needing a win to stay alive, look for Seguin to fire shots on goal early and often.
3. Adin Hill – Total Saves: Over 27.5 (-124)
The Golden Knights wouldn't be competing for a Stanley Cup Final appearance if it wasn't for Adin Hi ll's stellar play. The veteran netminder has been phenomenal, playing to a .949 save percentage and 1.64 goals-against average through the first three tilts. He's been busy this series, needing to make an average of 28.6 saves in each victory. With the Stars facing elimination, I expect them to pepper Hill with stops. He's capable of weathering the storm, though. He's finished with 28-plus saves in five of his last six outings, looking like a brick wall while doing so. Accomplishing the feat at least one more time isn't too much of an ask.