Today’s NHL schedule features nine games and there are plenty of player prop betting opportunities. Here are my three favorite shot props for Tuesday, February 21st. All odds via DraftKings Sportsbook.
Nikita Kucherov Over 3.5 Shots on Goal (-130)
The Lightning have been on the road for four games, and Kucherov’s shot total has stayed under in seven of the last eight games, but Anaheim continues to bleed shots on a nightly basis, and this is great spot for the star winger to bounce back. The Ducks have allowed 39-plus shots in 15 of their last 20 games and they’ll be tired after going to overtime with Florida on Monday and facing 55 shots on goal.
Tampa Bay generates more shots at home than they do on the road, and so does Nikita Kucherov. Anaheim allowed the most shots in the NHL at even strength and only one team has taken more penalties per game this season so the Lightning’s top powerplay, which includes Kucherov, should see more playing time than they usually do.
Note: Kucherov has only scored four goals in his last 15 games after potting 17 in the first 40 games he played.