NHL Player Props & Best Bets for Today, November 17: Marvelous McDavid

Connor McDavid is racking up the points at a torrid pace in November, and he draws a cake matchup with the Sabres tonight. We're backing the Oilers captain to land on the score sheet a couple of times tonight in Buffalo.

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Quinn Allen • Betting Analyst
Nov 17, 2025 • 08:31 ET • 4 min read
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Photo By - Imagn Images. Oilers F Connor McDavid (97) celebrates after scoring a goal.

Another week of the regular season begins tonight, and we have a total of seven games on the slate.

My NHL player props for Monday, November 17, include Brad Marchand, Zach Werenski, and Connor McDavid.

Best NHL player prop bets today

Player Bet99
Panthers Brad Marchand anytime goal +140
Blue Jackets Zach Werenski Over 3.5 shots on goal +115
Oilers Connor McDavid Over 1.5 points -115

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Our best NHL player props for Monday, November 17

Take a look at our best bets and expert analysis below.

Prop #1: Brad Marchand anytime goal

+140 at BET99

The Florida Panthers signed Brad Marchand to a lucrative extension this past offseason as he looks to help them win a third straight Stanley Cup. The 37-year-old has clearly shown no signs of slowing down, already scoring 12 goals in 17 games played. 

Marchand has found the back of the net in six of his last seven appearances, most recently scoring in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. He already has seven goals in November, to go along with three assists. 

The Cats face the Vancouver Canucks tonight, and Marchand had one goal in two meetings with them in the 2024-25 campaign. He’ll keep it rolling here.

  • Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
  • Where to watch: Sportsnet Pacific, SCRIPPS

Prop #2: Zach Werenski Over 3.5 shots on goal

+115 at BET99

This is clearly a high total for shots on goal, but Zach Werenski is deserving of it. The Columbus Blue Jackets defenceman is averaging 3.66 shots on target per night this season, cashing the Over in five of his last six outings. 

Werenski put five pucks on net in a loss to the New York Rangers on Saturday. Last Thursday, he also registered four against the Edmonton Oilers. Werenski only has 13 points this season, but he stays busy on the blue line. 

The Jackets take on the Montreal Canadiens this evening, and Werenski had 11 shots on goal against them across three meetings last season.

  • Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

Prop #3: Connor McDavid Over 1.5 points

-115 at BET99

Save the best for last, right? Connor McDavid is having another brilliant campaign for the Cup-chasing Edmonton Oilers, scoring nine goals and tallying 21 assists. The three-time Hart Trophy winner actually leads the NHL in helpers and has a whopping 16 points in November. 

He’s hit the Over in points in three of his last four games, scoring twice and registering an assist in a crucial win over the Hurricanes on Saturday. Before that, McDavid had a pair of helpers vs Columbus. 

Edmonton is on the road tonight to face the Buffalo Sabres, and McDavid has cashed the Over in points in four of his previous five away from Rogers Place. He’s unstoppable, and the Sabres are one of the worst defensive teams in the NHL.

  • Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
  • Where to watch: Sportsnet West, MSG-B

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After his career ended, Quinn received his broadcast journalism degree from BCIT and has since written for many sports publications including ClutchPoints, Gino Hard, and RG, where he plies his trade as a writer and editor.

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