Friday's NHL player props feature a player pick and an anytime goal-scorer selection for each of tonight's three games. Our NHL picks roundup for Oct. 30 brings together the selections, expert analysis, and links to each full matchup preview.
NHL player props at a glance Friday, Oct. 30
| Matchup & time | Player prop & goal scorer |
|---|---|
| Devils vs. Golden Knights 6 p.m. ET |
Player prop Jesper Bratt Over 0.5 points Todd Cordell Goal scorer Jack Hughes anytime goal Todd Cordell |
| Jets vs. Panthers 7 p.m. ET |
Player prop Sam Bennett Over 2.5 shots Todd Cordell Goal scorer Sam Bennett anytime goal Todd Cordell |
| Kraken vs. Flames 8 p.m. ET |
Player prop Bobby McMann Over 0.5 points Todd Cordell Goal scorer Bobby McMann anytime goal Todd Cordell |
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Devils vs Golden Knights
- Time: 6 p.m. ET
- TV: SN+, NHL Network
- Analyst: Todd Cordell
Player prop: Jesper Bratt Over 0.5 points
Todd Cordell's Devils vs. Golden Knights predictions back Bratt to get on the scoresheet. His line with Jack Hughes and Arseny Gritsyuk has outscored opponents in expected goals by 1.9 per 60 minutes, while Vegas ranks 28th in penalty-kill goals against. Cordell would play Bratt's point prop up to 59%.
Goal scorer: Jack Hughes anytime goal
Hughes has generated 8.1 expected goals, fifth-most in the NHL, but has scored only four times. Cordell expects his finishing to catch up with his chance creation, especially against projected Vegas starter Adin Hill, and would back Hughes to score at up to 39%.
Jets vs Panthers
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV: TSN3, ESPN+
- Analyst: Todd Cordell
Player prop: Sam Bennett Over 2.5 shots
Cordell's Jets vs. Panthers predictions highlight Bennett's increased shooting since moving onto a line with the Tkachuk brothers. His five-on-five shot rate has jumped from 5.29 to 10.49 per 60 minutes over his past eight games. Against a Winnipeg team ranking 24th in shot suppression and playing on consecutive nights, Cordell would play three Bennett shots to 52%.
Goal scorer: Sam Bennett anytime goal
Bennett's expected-goal generation alongside the Tkachuks equates to a 30-goal pace over 84 games. Cordell sees room for better finishing results against a Jets team on the second half of a back-to-back and would play Bennett's anytime-goal prop up to 32%.
Kraken vs Flames
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV: SN360, Prime Video
- Analyst: Todd Cordell
Player prop: Bobby McMann Over 0.5 points
Cordell's Kraken vs. Flames predictions target Seattle's leading shot generator, who plays with Matty Beniers and Jordan Eberle on the top line and first power-play unit. Calgary's top unit has allowed 3.8 expected goals against per 60 minutes at five-on-five, giving McMann a favorable matchup. Cordell would back a point up to 54%.
Goal scorer: Bobby McMann anytime goal
McMann has averaged 3.8 shots on goal in five games against bottom-12 shot-suppression teams. He also has nine shots on 14 attempts in two meetings with Calgary this season. Against a struggling Dustin Wolf, Cordell likes McMann to convert his opportunities and would play him to score at up to 35%.
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