Will Smith is enjoying a terrific offensive campaign for the San Jose Sharks, already equalling his rookie point total in 20 fewer games.
He’s in a prime position to hit the scoresheet riding shotgun with Macklin Celebrini, which is why he headlines my three NHL player props and NHL picks for Saturday, March 21.
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Our best NHL player props for Saturday, March 21
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Prop #1: Adrian Kempe Over 2.5 shots
Adrian Kempe has greatly benefited from the arrival of Artemi Panarin, one of the most dynamic playmakers in the sport.
He has averaged 3.2 shots on goal per game and cleared 2.5 shots in nine of 12 games with Panarin by his side, including seven of eight at home.
The Buffalo Sabres rank 26th in shots allowed and play a fast brand of hockey, creating a great game environment for Kempe to shoot.
- Time: 4:00 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: SN+, ESPN+
Prop #2: Will Smith Over 0.5 points
Will Smith has points in 56% of his games and 64% when playing on home soil. Those are already strong numbers that go through the roof when isolating games against Bottom-10 teams in points allowed to his position.
Smith has hit the scoresheet in 11 of 14 that fit the criteria, averaging a whopping 1.5 points along the way.
He is projected to ride shotgun with Macklin Celebrini on the top line, and he’s been incredibly productive when doing so. Smith has points in 16 of the last 21 games he played alongside Celebrini.
- Time: 4:00 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: SN+, ESPN+
Prop #3: Pavel Buchnevich Over 1.5 shots
Pavel Buchnevich is a matchup-dependent shooter, and he has a very good one tonight against the Vancouver Canucks, who rank 27th in shots allowed.
Buchnevich has consistently cleared 1.5 shots in these kinds of matchups, going Over in 16 of 21 games (76%) against Bottom-10 shot suppression teams.
His numbers are even better on the road, where Robert Thomas and his line generally draw the toughest matchups. Buchnevich has multiple shots in 83% of his away games vs. Bottom-10 teams in shots allowed.
- Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: SN+, ESPN+
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