While just six teams are suited up on Wednesday, there is plenty of value on the board to have skin in the game and something to root for. Just one team on the three game slate is in a playoff spot, and just by a single point over another team on the slate. With these ckubs looking to make moves in the standings a third of the way through the season, these three games will have plenty of intensity. If you are looking to have some action, here are our favorite NHL player props for Wednesday. Also be sure to also check out our NHL picks for each of today’s games.
Alex DeBrincat anytime goal scorer (+125)
The Senators are playing good hockey lately with a 6-2-1 record in their last 9 games. Alex DeBrincat has been a key part of that recent success. He has points in 8 of those 9 games ,and in 9 of Ottawa's last 10 overall. DeBrincat has scored 3 goals in his last 2 games, most recently a 2-goal performance against the Ducks on Monday. He logs over 19 minutes of ice time per game playing on the second line with Drake Batherson and Shane Pinto, as well as on the top power play with Brady Tkachuk, Claude Giroux, and Thomas Chabot. DeBrincat is producing on a team that is in good form. Facing a team that ranks bottom third in the NHL in goal prevention gives him a decent chance to get on the board.
DeBrincat's 4 goals and 6 assists in his last 10 games has included strong opponents. He has tallied at least a point against the Golden Knights, Kings twice, Rangers twice, and Stars.'In tight games against good teams, the Senators' top players have been logging the majority of the ice time and are leaned on to produce. These teams are not separated by much right now in terms of overall success this season and among league rankings in several statistical categories. The over is favored tonight and with plenty of goals expected, DeBrincat has as good of a chance as anyone on the ice to light the lamp as 1 of 6+ total goals.