There are five games on the ice on Wednesday, January 7, and I’ve got a trio of NHL player props to cover you throughout the night.
My top NHL picks begin with Washington Capitals goalie Logan Thompson and wrap with emerging Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke in the nightcap.
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Best NHL player prop bets today
Player
Thompson Over 22.5 saves
Greene Over 1.5 shots on goal
Clarke Over 1.5 shots on goal
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Our best NHL player props for Wednesday, January 7
Take a look at our best bets and expert analysis below.
Prop #1: Logan Thompson Over 22.5 saves
I expect Washington Capitals No. 1 goalie Logan Thompson to see enough rubber to make 23 or more saves Tuesday.
The Dallas Stars are deep and talented, and they are looking to snap a six-game losing streak. Thompson has also been excellent all season, especially on home ice with a .915 save percentage and 2.18 GAA.
Plus, Washington has allowed the most shots per game out of the holiday break, including a monster 45 to the Anaheim Ducks on Monday.
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Where to watch: TNT, Sportsnet+
Prop #2: Ryan Greene Over 1.5 shots on goal
Chicago Blackhawks rookie Ryan Greene is skating in a top-line role and has recorded two or more shots in four consecutive games for 12 total on 22 attempts. He’s posted a solid 55.4 Corsi For percentage at 5-on-5 and also recorded 2.2 shots per game last season with Boston University.
This isn’t a daunting matchup, either.
The St. Louis Blues rank 28th in CF% at 5-on-5 for the year and have allowed the fourth-most shots per game (32.0) through five games out of the holiday break.
Where to watch: TNT, Sportsnet+
Prop #3: Brandt Clarke Over 1.5 shots on goal
Los Angeles Kings blueliner Brandt Clarke has recorded two or more shots in five of his past eight games, and he’s taken 65.7% of his 5-on-5 faceoffs in the offensive zone while posting a rock-solid 53.5 Corsi For percentage and 58.8% shot share during the stretch.
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Of course, the San Jose Sharks are tied for the most shots per game allowed, in addition to surrendering the second-most attempts per 60 minutes at 5-on-5, and are playing for the second consecutive night.
Where to watch: ESPN+, Sportsnet
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
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