There are three games on the ice Friday, October 31, and I’ve got a trio of plus-money NHL player props to cover you throughout the night.
You’ll want to pay particular attention to the nightcap with emerging Anaheim Ducks star Cutter Gauthier set to show off against the Detroit Red Wings.
Best NHL player prop bets today
| Player |  |
|---|---|
 Colton Over 1.5 shots on goal |
+115 |
 Leonard Over 0.5 points |
+130 |
 Gauthier Over 3.5 shots on goal |
+115 |
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Our best NHL player props for Friday, October 31
Take a look at our best bets and expert analysis below.
Prop #1: Ross Colton Over 1.5 shots on goal
This is a sneaky price for Colorado Avalanche winger Ross Colton in this market. His 8.89 shots and 19.1 attempts per 60 minutes are high-end marks and slightly above his respective 8.53 and 17.26 numbers from last season. So, landing a 1.5 shots total at plus money caught my eye.
I also value Colton pacing Colorado forwards with a 61.2 Corsi For percentage and 63.1% shot share at five-on-five.
- Time: 4:00 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: ALT, SCRIPPS
Prop #2: Ryan Leonard Over 0.5 points
Washington Capitals winger Ryan Leonard has settled into a top-line gig opposite Alex Ovechkin, and the sophomore marked the scoresheet in four consecutive games before coming up exempt Tuesday night against the Dallas Stars.
Look for Leonard to return to the scoresheet and pick up a point against the New York Islanders tonight -- they've allowed the sixth-most goals per game, after all.
- Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: NHL Network
Prop #3: Cutter Gauthier Over 3.5 shots on goal
Emerging Anaheim Ducks star Cutter Gauthier paces the NHL in shots per 60 minutes and ranks third in attempts. He’s recorded seven shots on net in consecutive games and skates in a top-six role and jumped up to the No. 1 power-play unit last time out.
Gauthier is also showing off with an impressive 57.4 Corsi For percentage and 57.2% shot share at five-on-five.
- Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: FanDuel Sports Network-Detroit, KCOP-13
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