NHL Player Props & Best Bets for Today, February 25: Cutter's Way

Cutter Gauthier has been especially strong on home ice against suspect defenses, and the Ducks forward will take advantage of a leaky Oilers back end.

Todd Cordell - Betting Analyst at Covers.com
Todd Cordell • Betting Analyst
Feb 25, 2026 • 08:25 ET • 4 min read
Cutter Gauthier Anaheim Ducks NHL
Photo By - Reuters Connect. Ducks left winger Cutter Gauthier (61) controls the puck on the game winning goal in the shootout against the Colorado Avalanche.

Cutter Gauthier is enjoying a remarkably productive sophomore campaign, pacing the surprising Anaheim Ducks in scoring.

He finds himself in a good matchup to build on his totals, which is why he headlines my three NHL picks for Wednesday, February 25.

Best NHL player prop bets today

Player Bet99
Lightning Raddysh Over 0.5 assists -120
Oilers Walman Over 1.5 shots on goal -150
Ducks Gauthier Over 0.5 points -140

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Our best NHL player props for Wednesday, February 25

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

Prop #1: Darren Raddysh Over 0.5 assists

-120 at BET99

Darren Raddysh has 33 assists over his last 38 games, ranking fourth among NHL defensemen in helpers since November 16th, trailing only Quinn Hughes, Evan Bouchard, and Lane Hutson.

He saw a big increase in responsibilities without Victor Hedman, including taking over as the Tampa Bay Lightning's No. 1 power-play quarterback, and handled it so well that he has maintained those roles with Hedman back.

His run of top-tier production is poised to continue against the Toronto Maple Leafs, who rank 27th in goals against and 32nd in shots conceded.

  • Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Where to watch: TNT

Prop #2: Jake Walman Over 1.5 shots on goal

-150 at BET99

Jake Walman has cleared this line in 11 of 12 appearances since returning to the Edmonton Oilers from injury in mid-January. He averaged nearly five attempts per game during that stretch and generated at least four on 10 occasions. Walman has gone Over his shots total in 12 of the last 13 with 4+ attempts.

He’s in a great spot to pick up where he left off, as the Anaheim Ducks rank third in pace and 21st in shot suppression on the season.

They’ve consistently allowed defenders to clear their shot totals, with 11 of the past 15 defenders doing so.

  • Time: 10:30 p.m. ET
  • Where to watch: Sportsnet West, Victory+

Prop #3: Cutter Gauthier Over 0.5 points

-140 at BET99

The Oilers rank 25th in goals against per game this season. That’s good news for Cutter Gauthier, who is enjoying a big breakout campaign and has feasted on teams that struggle to keep the puck out.

Gauthier has been especially effective in favorable matchups on home ice. Isolating opponents who rank 20th or worse in goals allowed, Gauthier has hit the scoresheet in 13 of 15 home dates.

He has put forth more than three times as many multi-point performances (seven) as pointless showings (two). Expect another productive showing tonight.

  • Time: 10:30 p.m. ET
  • Where to watch: Sportsnet West, Victory+

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Todd Cordell is a data-driven betting analyst. He uses numbers to help identify value across a wide variety of sports, with NHL being his specialty. Shot props, in particular, have proven to be a very fruitful market. Todd has served as a betting analyst in the public sphere for many years, most recently with theScore covering the NHL and MLB.

When not writing about sports betting, Todd stays busy analyzing the New Jersey Devils with a fine-tooth comb for InfernalAccess, his Devils-centric blog. Todd attended Sheridan College and graduated in 2014 with a diploma in print journalism.

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