Sandwiched in between a couple of 13-game slates is tonight's small 2-game slate. The Devils visit the Capitals for a 7:30PM ET puck drop and then the Maple Leafs visit the Ducks for a 9PM ET puck drop. On a quiet night in the NHL, your favorite team most likely is not suited up. Despite that, there is some good betting value on the board to give you something to root for if you do not have any plans and can watch these games.
You can find out our best NHL player prop bets below, but make sure you also read our NHL predictions for today’s games.
Dylan Strome over 0.5 points (-105)
The calendar has turned and the Capitals somehow are still clinging to a playoff spot. With all due respect to the Capitals, the word “somehow” refers to their 2.34 goals per game. That goals per game is the second-lowest in the NHL. They seem to figure things out, though, when they play New Jersey. In 2 head to head games against the Devils this season, the Capitals have won 6-4 and 4-2. There is something about the Devils which the Capitals matchup well.
If Washington can bring similar form into this game as their prior matchup, then goals should not be as difficult to come by. The team leader in both goals and points is Dylan Strome. Strome will have a good chance to produce tonight as the Devils have the NHL's 5th worst goal prevention. Strome has points in his last 2 games and will be in a game tonight which could see another high total head to head. Look for the team point leader to get on the score sheet.