What better way to go into a holiday weekend than with a packed 15-game NHL slate? Wednesday night brings a little bit of everything in the NHL. There is no way you will not be entertained if you’re a hockey fan. Whether you’re watching your favorite team or just want to have some bets for a vested interest in the schedule Wednesday, there is something for you. If you’re looking to have some action, check out our favorite NHL player props for Wednesday. Along with our player props, be sure to also check out our NHL picks for each of today’s games.
Tage Thompson over 1.5 points (+180)
The Sabres continue to be very front heavy and carried by their top line of Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch, and Jeff Skinner. That line has a combined 64 points in 57 games led by Thompson with 26 points in 19 games. Thompson has been one of the more balanced forwards in the league with the same number of goals as assists really all season long. He currently has 13 goals and 13 assists and a +2 rating with 5 power play goals. He centers the Sabres' top line and is on the top power play. Thompson logs plenty of high leverage minutes on the ice with other very strong players. Any offense the Sabres produce likely goes through Thompson.
The Sabres just snapped an 8-game losing streak after cruising to a 7-2 win on Tuesday over the Canadiens. Buffalo will look to continue collecting points to at least climb back to fringe playoff contention for as long as possible. The Blues present a bit of a revenge spot for Tage Thompson as he was part of the trade package that the Blues sent to the Sabres for Ryan O’Reilly. Thompson has indicated frustration with the Blues organization with regard to opportunity provided, or lack thereof, as a prospect and young player. Now he is one of the best centers in the NHL. With a bit of a chip on his shoulder and line mates that produce, look for Thompson to get involved often on Wednesday night.