NHL Player Props & Best Bets for Today, March 3: Hooray for Necas

Quinn Allen's NHL prop picks are calling for another assist for Avalanche star Martin Necas, and much more.

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Quinn Allen • Betting Analyst
Mar 3, 2026 • 09:08 ET • 4 min read
Colorado Avalanche NHL Martin Necas
Photo By - Reuters Connect. Colorado Avalanche center Martin Necas in NHL action.

We have 11 games on the NHL schedule this evening, and I’ve done my research to find the best NHL player props. I’ll include Martin Necas, Matt Boldy, and Matt Duchene. 

Read more in my NHL picks for Tuesday, March 3. 

Best NHL player prop bets today

Player Bet99
Avs Necas Over 0.5 assists -130
Wild Boldy anytime goal +125
Stars Duchene Over 0.5 assists +135

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Our best NHL player props for Tuesday, March 3

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

Prop #1: Martin Necas Over 0.5 assists

-130 at BET99

Martin Necas has been a stud for the Colorado Avalanche this season. He’s supplied 45 assists, which ranks Top 15 in the league.

Necas has compiled five helpers across his last four games, cashing the Over in assists in all but one contest since the break. The 27-year-old had two helpers on Monday evening in a victory over the Kings. 

He has 20 assists in 28 road games, and the Avs visit the Ducks tonight. 

  • Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
  • Where to watch: ALT, Victory+

Prop #2: Matt Boldy anytime goal

+125 at BET99

Matt Boldy scored Team USA’s opening goal in the gold medal game against Canada, and that was only fitting considering the type of campaign he’s having. The Minnesota Wild star is sitting second in the NHL in goals with 35. 

The 24-year-old has found the back of the net in two of his last three appearances, and he’s already scored three goals since the Olympic break, building on his huge goal in the final. 

The Wild welcome the Lightning to town this evening, and Boldy has netted 15 goals in 30 home games. 

  • Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
  • Where to watch: TNT

Prop #3: Matt Duchene Over 0.5 assists

+135 at BET99

Matt Duchene hasn’t put up huge numbers this season, but in fairness, he’s only suited up 35 times.

Regardless, Duchene has 12 goals and 12 assists. He’s cashed the Over in helpers in four of his last five outings dating back to the start of February. 

The veteran had a goal and an assist in a huge win over the Canucks on Monday night. The Stars are in Calgary this evening to face the Flames. 

Last season, Duchene had three assists in three meetings with Calgary. 

  • Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
  • Where to watch: Victory+, SN1

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Quinn Allen is an experienced sports journalist from Vancouver, Canada who fell in love with sports by the time he could walk. He proceeded to play high-level baseball and soccer growing up and eventually played college baseball in the United States.

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.

Quinn's favorite team is Chelsea FC and he'd like to watch a match at Stamford Bridge one day. He loves to bet on NBA player props and encourages others to bet responsibly and not chase losses.

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