NHL Player Props & Best Bets for Today, December 2: Suzuki Ain't Selfish

Nick Suzuki leads the Canadiens in points, with most coming by way of assists. We'll back him to grab at least one more apple against the Sens as our headline pick from tonight's NHL player props.

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Quinn Allen • Betting Analyst
Dec 2, 2025 • 08:07 ET • 4 min read
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Photo By - Imagn Images. Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki (14) before a game.

We went 3-for-3 on my NHL player props on Monday, and we’re looking to replicate that success tonight.

Ten games are on the schedule across the league, and there’s no shortage of star power taking the ice. My NHL picks include Nick Suzuki, Brandon Hagel, and Wyatt Johnston. 

Best NHL player prop bets today

Player Bet99
Canadiens Suzuki Over 0.5 assists -145
Lightning Hagel anytime goal +155
Stars Johnston Over 2.5 shots on goal +110

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Our best NHL player props for Tuesday, December 2

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

Prop #1: Nick Suzuki Over 0.5 assists

-145 at BET99

Injuries may be a serious problem for the Montreal Canadiens, but their captain is certainly doing his part. Nick Suzuki leads the Habs in assists and points, tallying 21 helpers and posting 28 points. 

The 26-year-old is on quite a run, registering an assist in four consecutive appearances, most recently getting in on the action during Saturday's lopsided defeat to the Avalanche. 

Suzuki and the Habs host the Ottawa Senators tonight, and the Ontario native has eight helpers at home this season. He already lit up the Sens earlier in the year as well, tallying a pair of assists in a 4-3 overtime win at the beginning of November. 

  • Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
  • Where to watch: TSN2, RDS

Prop #2: Brandon Hagel anytime goal

+155 at BET99

Brandon Hagel had only eight points through the first month, but the Tampa Bay Lightning star has come alive in a big way, now sitting on 15 goals and 12 assists. 

The 27-year-old has eight goals and four helpers in his five games, hitting the back of the net in all of those outings, most recently scoring twice against the Rangers. Hagel looks unstoppable, and tonight’s opponent isn’t exactly elite. 

The Bolts face the New York Islanders on the road, and Hagel has nine goals in 11 contests away from Tampa.

  • Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
  • Where to watch: The Spot, MSGSN

Prop #3: Wyatt Johnston Over 2.5 shots on goal

+110 at BET99

Dallas Stars forward Wyatt Johnston continues to evolve into a franchise cornerstone. The youngster has posted 16 goals and 14 assists in 26 games. He’s averaging 2.88 shots on goal per night as well. 

The 22-year-old forward has cashed the Over in SOG in four of his last five appearances. Last time out, Johnston registered four, while finishing with a hat trick in a win over the Senators. Johnston is a very productive offensive piece for Dallas, and he’s never afraid to put a puck on net. 

The Stars take on the New York Rangers this evening, and while he didn’t score or have an assist in two meetings with them in 2024-25, Johnston compiled a whopping 12 shots on target.

  • Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
  • Where to watch: Victory+, MSG 2

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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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