Now that the NHL is in full swing, it's always a balancing act between huge 12-game slates like we had last night and lighter nights like we have tonight. We have just 3 games on the board for this Friday night, but that doesn't mean there isn't value to be had. There's certainly less opportunities in terms of sides and totals, but the player prop market is always abundant. Not only did we target the best spots for tonight's matchups, we also have some honorable mention plays along with our favorites. Along with our player props, be sure to check out all of our NH L picks for today's action.
Let's take a closer look at my 2 favorite player props.
Moritz Seider over 0.5 points (+105)
The Detroit Red Wings vs Chicago Blackhawks may not be a game that most fans circled on the calendar as a marquee matchup, but we can still make it a profitable game. First and foremost, the Red Wings are a much stronger team based on their offseason additions, and they've already helped us cash a best bet this season. They should continue their early success against the Blackhawks, who look set to be one of the worst teams in the NHL for back-to-back seasons. They allowed the 7th-most goals in the league last season and are now rolling with Peter Mrazek, who was a backup all of last year.'