It’s a quiet slate across the National Hockey League on Monday, December 1, with just five games on the schedule.
My NHL player props and NHL picks include Dawson Mercer, Sidney Crosby, and Mark Scheifele.
Best NHL player prop bets today
Mercer Over 2.5 shots on goal
Crosby anytime goal
Scheifele Over 0.5 assists
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Our best NHL player props for Monday, December 1
Take a look at our best bets and expert analysis below.
Prop #1: Dawson Mercer Over 2.5 shots on goal
New Jersey Devils forward Dawson Mercer has already potted 10 goals and 10 assists. The 24-year-old just had a goal and an assist in a loss to the Flyers on Saturday, and he also registered five shots on goal.
He’s cashed the Over in SOG in back-to-back contests, also putting three on net last Friday against the Sabres.
Overall, Mercer is averaging 2.04 SOG per game. The youngster already faced the Columbus Blue Jackets once this season, and it was a great night for him, tallying four SOG while scoring twice.
- Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: FDSN Ohio, MSGSN
Prop #2: Sidney Crosby anytime goal
Pittsburgh Penguins legend Sidney Crosby is still doing it all at 38 years of age, scoring 16 times and tallying 17 helpers in 2025-26, leading his team in goals and points.
Crosby has scored in back-to-back appearances, netting in a loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs over the weekend. He also scored twice last Friday to lead the Pens to an OT win over the Blue Jackets.
Pittsburgh will visit the Philadelphia Flyers tonight, and Crosby has eight of his goals on the road. He’s also scored against Philly already this season. The veteran is red-hot right now, and when Crosby gets in a rhythm, he’s impossible to slow down.
- Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: SportsNet-Pittsburgh, NBC Sports Philadelphia
Prop #3: Mark Scheifele Over 0.5 assists
Mark Scheifele is a consistent contributor for the Winnipeg Jets and is beloved by the fanbase. It’s for good reason, because he’s always putting up impressive numbers. The veteran has 13 goals and 18 assists in 24 games this season.
The 32-year-old has five helpers in his last six contests and has five assists in 13 road games, and he's thrived against tonight’s opponent in the past.
Scheifele tallied three helpers in two games against the Buffalo Sabres last season.
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
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Not intended for use in MA.
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