There’s a standalone game on the ice tonight, featuring the Chicago Blackhawks hosting the Columbus Blue Jackets at the United Center.
I’ve got a trio of NHL player props for Friday, January 30, and Columbus netminder Elvis Merzlikins headlines my betting card.
Best NHL player prop bets today
| Player |  |
|---|---|
 Elvis Merzlikins Over 23.5 saves |
-105 |
 Spencer Knight Over 25.5 saves |
-125 |
| Ivan Provorov Over 1.5 shots |
-130 |
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Our best NHL player props for Friday, January 30
Take a look at our best bets and expert analysis below.
Prop #1: Elvis Merzlikins Over 23.5 saves
Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins has won each of his past three full starts, posting a .922 save percentage and stopping at least 24 shots in each game.
With Columbus allowing the second-most shots per game (30.6), the Chicago Blackhawks will keep Merzlikins busy on home ice.
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: NHL Network, Sportsnet
Prop #2: Spencer Knight Over 25.5 saves
The Blackhawks allow the seventh-most shots per game (29.7), while the Blue Jackets generate the third-most (30.3), so I expect Spencer Knight to be busy tonight.
Chicago's tendy has been solid all season, posting a .910 SV%, a 2.59 GAA, and 27.03 goals saved above expected across 36 contests.
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: NHL Network, Sportsnet
Prop #3: Ivan Provorov Over 1.5 shots
Columbus defenseman Ivan Provorov has recorded two or more shots in 11 of his past 14 games while logging a monster 25:07 of ice time.
His 6.14 shots per 60 minutes during the run also rank 13th among all regular blueliners, and Chicago is currently allowing the most shots per outing to D-men.
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: NHL Network, Sportsnet
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