Cutter Gauthier is among the highest-volume shooters in the league, and our NHL prop picks don't see the Kings slowing him down tonight.
This article contains projections for old games! See our best NHL player props today.
There are five games on the ice to kick-start the weekend, and I’ve got a trio of NHL player props to complement the action this Friday, January 16.
My top NHL picks begin with Red Wings veteran James van Riemsdyk in a soft matchup against the Sharks, and wrap up with Ducks emerging star Cutter Gauthier in the nightcap against the Kings.
Get a first bet encore up to $800 with BET99 bonus code COVERSNHL.
(not available in Ontario)
Take a look at our best bets and expert analysis below.
+100 at BET99
This is a soft matchup for the Detroit Red Wings offense. The San Jose Sharks have surrendered the third-most goals per game, fourth-most expected goals per 60 minutes at 5-on-5, and rank 24th in penalty-kill percentage.
James van Riemsdyk has picked up a point in four of his past five games and is skating alongside Dylan Larkin on the top line and No. 1 power-play unit. The duo have been on the ice for a monster 9.13 goals and 9.62 expected goals per 60 minutes this season, too.
+130 at BET99
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh has recorded three or more shots in nine of his past 14 games, as he’s stepped into the No. 1 role on the blue line with Victor Hedman (elbow) out of action.
Additionally, Raddysh ranks fifth in shots per 60 minutes among defensemen during the stretch, and the St. Louis Blues have allowed the fourth-most shots per game to opposing defensemen while ranking 28th in Corsi For percentage at 5-on-5.
-125 at BET99
Anaheim Ducks winger Cutter Gauthier has recorded three or more shots in seven of his past eight games to climb to 29 of 45 for the campaign.
He’s regularly been trading with a 3.5 total in this market, too, so the tough matchup against the Los Angeles Kings has been accounted for.
I also value Gauthier pacing the NHL in attempts while also ranking third in shots per 60 minutes for the campaign.
These props are available now at BET99, one of our best betting sites.
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
Not intended for use in MA.
Affiliate Disclosure: Our team of experts has thoroughly researched and handpicked each product that appears on our website. We may receive compensation if you sign up through our links.
Neil Parker is, first and foremost, a sports fan. A huge supporter of the Cowboys, Cubs, and Maple Leafs, he has managed to parlay his passion into writing gigs at some of the top websites in the industry.
Neil takes a numbers-based approach to his handicapping and complements his in-depth statistical analysis with a keen eye on the markets to provide the best available odds. He loves to lean on his rolodex of idioms to offset his inner nerd. When it comes to wagering, he throws down on anything that catches his eye at bet365, Betway and BetVictor. He also keeps a close eye on CoolBet because the polar bear brand often has outlier NHL and NFL moneyline prices.
Neil graduated with honors from St. Thomas University in 2007 before completing his BEd at Acadia University in 2010. After teaching a myriad of courses and subjects, he found a groove delivering fun lessons to exceptional learners in non-traditional classroom environments. If his decade-plus teaching run taught him anything about sports betting, it’s to stay the course and use the summer – or offseason – to refresh and prepare to be better in the year to come.
If you choose to make use of any information on this website including online sports betting services from any websites that may be featured on this website, we strongly recommend that you carefully check your local laws before doing so.It is your sole responsibility to understand your local laws and observe them strictly.Covers does not provide any advice or guidance as to the legality of online sports betting or other online gambling activities within your jurisdiction and you are responsible for complying with laws that are applicable to you in your relevant locality.Covers disclaims all liability associated with your use of this website and use of any information contained on it.As a condition of using this website, you agree to hold the owner of this website harmless from any claims arising from your use of any services on any third party website that may be featured by Covers.
Hockey News