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We’re poring over the betting trends, goalie matchups, advanced analytics and line combinations to find the best NHL player props and NHL prop bets every week.
NHL Prop Bets And Picks:
Below, find our top picks every Thursday for NHL prop bets with all odds and bets available at [Sportsbook not available for your region]. The following picks are for Thursday, April 28:
NHL 2021-22 Prop Record: 28-32
NHL Prop Bet #1: Charlie McAvoy Points
While most playoff positions are set in the NHL, the Boston Bruins still have something to play for. Three points back of Tampa Bay for the No. 3 seed in the Atlantic, the Bruins could use a win against Buffalo tonight.
To take advantage of that desperation, Charlie McAvoy represents the best betting value. The Boston defender has posted 55 points in 77 games this year and has three points in his last five contests.
The Pick: McAvoy OVER .5 Points -130
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NHL Prop Bet #2: Leon Draisaitl Points
Another team still playing for something is the Edmonton Oilers, who can clinch home advantage in the first round with a win tonight. While Connor McDavid should show up, there’s more value betting on his star teammate. At plus money, let’s take the 1.5 points OVER for Leon Draisaitl.
Draisaitl has four points in his last four games and has 109 points in 79 games this season. The multi-point games haven’t come that often in recent days, but against a middling Sharks team, there’s a great opportunity.
The Pick: Draisaitl Points OVER 1.5 +136
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What Is An NHL Prop Bet?
An NHL prop bet is a wager that has no direct impact on the outcome of a hockey game.
A prop bet is a “proposition” bet, and though these types of wagers are often for entertainment purposes, they can be super profitable if executed and researched properly. NHL prop bets can range from NHL player props like a goalie’s save total, to if a skater can score a point, to more niche bets like penalty minutes or hits.
At your online betting site of choice, NHL prop bets could be something like:
- • How many points will Connor McDavid score? OVER/UNDER 1.5
- • How many hits will Brady Tkachuk have? OVER/UNDER 2.5
- • Will Matt Murray get the win? YES/NO
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