There are five games on the ice Wednesday, March 18, and I’ve got a trio of NHL player props to cover you throughout the night.
All eyes are on goalies Stuart Skinner and Logan Thompson in the early window, with emerging superstar Leo Carlsson bringing home my NHL picks in the nightcap.
Best NHL player prop bets today
Skinner Over 26.5 saves
Thompson Over 24.5 saves
Carlsson Over 2.5 shots
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Our best NHL player props for Wednesday, March 18
Take a look at our best bets and expert analysis below.
Prop #1: Stuart Skinner Over 26.5 saves
The Carolina Hurricanes tilt the ice in their favor at home with a league-leading 60.4 Corsi For percentage at five-on-five while averaging a monster 32.3 shots per game.
Simply put, Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Stuart Skinner is going to be busy tonight.
Skinner has also posted a respectable .903 save percentage with 15.94 goals saved above expected across his past 15 starts since settling in with the Pens.
- Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: ESPN+, Sportsnet+
Prop #2: Logan Thompson Over 24.5 saves
Washington Capitals starter Logan Thompson sports a tidy .920 save percentage and 2.16 GAA across his past six home starts, and he stands to face plenty of rubber tonight with the Ottawa Senators in town.
The Sens have averaged 29.7 shots per game while ranking fourth in Corsi For percentage at five-on-five during the active 11-2-2 heater, after all.
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: ESPN+, Sportsnet
Prop #3: Leo Carlsson Over 2.5 shots
Anaheim Ducks superstar Leo Carlsson has been scorching hot following the Olympics and has racked up three or more shots in seven of 11 games for 35 total on 64 attempts. He’s also averaged 3:48 of power-play time during the heater, in addition to pacing the Ducks in five-on-five Corsi For percentage.
The Philadelphia Flyers allow just 25.7 shots per game, but that’s overpriced into this +125 number, and Carlsson is quickly proving to be matchup proof.
- Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: ESPN+, Sportsnet+
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