NHL Player Props for Today, March 4: Isle Have Another Apple

Matthew Barzal's playmaking skills will be on full display for our NHL player props, as the Islanders visit the Ducks on Wednesday, March 4.

Quinn Allen - Betting Analyst at Covers.com
Quinn Allen • Betting Analyst
Mar 4, 2026 • 08:22 ET • 4 min read
Matthew Barzal New York Islanders NHL
Photo By - Reuters Connect. New York Islanders center Matthew Barzal (13) skates with the puck in the third period against the Ottawa Senators.

There are just five games on the schedule across the National Hockey League on Wednesday, March 4. 

I’ve dug deep to find the best NHL player props, landing on Matthew Barzal, William Nylander, and Leo Carlsson having productive games for my NHL picks

Best NHL player prop bets today

Player Bet99
Islanders Barzal Over 0.5 assists -115
Maple Leafs Nylander Over 0.5 assists -120
Ducks Carlsson Over 2.5 shots on goal -115

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Our best NHL player props for Wednesday, March 4

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

Prop #1: Matthew Barzal Over 0.5 assists

-115 at BET99

Matthew Barzal is having another nice campaign for the New York Islanders, scoring 17 goals and registering 38 assists. He's notched a helper in three straight contests since the Olympic break. 

The Isles visit the Anaheim Ducks this evening, and Barzal has 18 helpers across 31 road appearances in 2025-26. 

He’s also tallied an assist already this season against Anaheim in their lone meeting. Barzal will do his part offensively again.

  • Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
  • Where to watch: One National or Two local

Prop #2: William Nylander Over 0.5 assists

-120 at BET99

William Nylander is doing it all for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and he’s one of their top playmakers. The Swede has notched 36 assists this season to go along with 20 goals as well. 

The winger has cashed the Over in helpers in three of his last six contests, but more importantly, Nylander has 13 assists in only 20 road games. The Leafs are in New Jersey to face the Devils this evening. 

  • Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
  • Where to watch: Sportsnet, HULU

Prop #3: Leo Carlsson Over 2.5 shots on goal

-115 at BET99

He may be just 21, but Leo Carlsson is already showing why he’s an irreplaceable piece for the Ducks’ future. The youngster has 20 goals and 29 assists while averaging exactly 2.5 shots on goal per contest. 

Carlsson has hit the Over in SOG in four of his previous five appearances. While he only had two in his last game, Carlsson put four pucks on net during Sunday's win over the Flames. 

Carlsson is averaging 2.58 SOG at home, and he had three shots on target against the Islanders earlier this season, too.

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

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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.

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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