Monday's NHL player props feature four player-prop picks and four anytime-goalscorer selections across the Red Wings-Panthers, Golden Knights-Bruins, Avalanche-Blackhawks, and Flames-Sharks matchups.
Our NHL picks roundup for Nov. 2 brings together today's analysts' selections, with links to their full game previews.
NHL player props at a glance (Monday, Nov. 2)
| Matchup & time | Player prop & goal scorer |
|---|---|
| Red Wings vs. Panthers 7 p.m. ET |
Player prop Seth Jones 1+ assists Luc LeBlanc Goal scorer Anton Lundell anytime goal Luc LeBlanc |
| Golden Knights vs. Bruins 7 p.m. ET |
Player prop Jeremy Swayman 26+ saves Neil Parker Goal scorer Morgan Geekie anytime goal Neil Parker |
| Avalanche vs. Blackhawks 8 p.m. ET |
Player prop Brock Nelson Over 1.5 shots Todd Cordell Goal scorer Cale Makar anytime goal Todd Cordell |
| Flames vs. Sharks 9 p.m. ET |
Player prop Macklin Celebrini Over 0.5 assists Dustin Saracini Goal scorer Will Smith anytime goal Dustin Saracini |
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Red Wings vs Panthers
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV: ESPN+, DSN
- Analyst: Luc LeBlanc
Player prop: Seth Jones 1+ assists
Luc LeBlanc's Red Wings vs. Panthers predictions highlight Jones' remarkable playmaking run: 16 assists in his past 10 games, including six across his last three. Ten of his assists have come on the power play, giving him an appealing matchup against a Detroit penalty kill operating below 70%.
Goal scorer: Anton Lundell anytime goal
Lundell has fired 12 shots on 16 attempts over his past two games, while his 9.5% shooting percentage remains below his career average. LeBlanc sees the recent shot volume and Lundell's power-play role as reasons to back a goal at a 24% implied probability.
Golden Knights vs Bruins
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV: NHL Network, NESN
- Analyst: Neil Parker
Player prop: Jeremy Swayman 26+ saves
Neil Parker's Golden Knights vs. Bruins predictions anticipate a busy night for Swayman. Boston has allowed 28.3 shots per game, while Vegas averages 29.1. With a .921 save percentage at home, Swayman is Parker's choice to reach at least 26 saves, playable up to 56%.
Goal scorer: Morgan Geekie anytime goal
Geekie snapped a nine-game goal drought in his last outing, and Parker notes a recent surge in his shot generation. The Bruins winger remains on the top power-play unit and has converted just 10.0% of his shots this season after shooting 21.8% across the previous two campaigns. Parker would play him to 34%.
Avalanche vs Blackhawks
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV: SN+, ESPN+
- Analyst: Todd Cordell
Player prop: Brock Nelson Over 1.5 shots
Todd Cordell's Avalanche vs. Blackhawks predictions target Nelson's shooting volume against a vulnerable Chicago defense. Nelson has recorded multiple shots in seven of his past 10 games, and the Blackhawks rank 25th in slot shots allowed. Cordell would play the Over 1.5 shots prop up to 63%.
Goal scorer: Cale Makar anytime goal
Makar has gone nine games without scoring, but that stretch includes 27 shots on goal and 2.0 expected goals. Chicago's defensive struggles and Makar's four goals across the last four meetings make the defenseman an appealing rebound candidate, with Cordell backing his anytime-goal prop up to 28%.
Flames vs Sharks
- Time: 9 p.m. ET
- TV: Sportsnet+, ESPN+
- Analyst: Dustin Saracini
Player prop: Macklin Celebrini Over 0.5 assists
Dustin Saracini's Flames vs. Sharks predictions back Celebrini to set up a goal against Calgary. Six of his 11 assists have come on the power play, and the Flames average 12.2 penalty minutes per game. The Sharks star also ranks among the NHL's leaders in share of available ice time, creating ample opportunities to contribute.
Goal scorer: Will Smith anytime goal
Saracini also likes Celebrini's linemate Smith to score. Their combination has controlled 60.5% of expected goals together, while Calgary is allowing close to four goals per game. The matchup offers Smith a strong opportunity to capitalize on the Sharks' top-line chemistry.
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