Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions Today | Best NHL Bets to Score for Thursday, Jan. 1
My NHL anytime goal scorer predictions today spotlight three forwards who ended 2025 with a bang as I offer my first set of NHL best bets for the new year.
Steven Stamkos, Matthew Knies, and Tom Wilson are all poised to light the lamp on Thursday.
🏒 NHL anytime goal scorer predictions today: Jan. 1
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| Player | Best odds | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos, RW, Predators | +190 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Matthew Knies, LW, Maple Leafs | +210 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Tom Wilson, RW, Capitals | +200 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
🥅 Best anytime goal scorer pick today
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Steven Stamkos anytime goal (+190) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Steven Stamkos has been on fire for a Predators squad that's suddenly surging back into the playoff picture.
Fresh off joining the elite 600-goal club, the Predators right winger has 10 goals over his last 10 games. That includes at least one goal in five of his last six.
He's my most confident goal scorer prediction for Thursday against the Kraken.
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Matthew Knies anytime goal (+210) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies enters tonight on a season-best three-game goal-scoring streak, with four goals across his last three contests.
The Maple Leafs will need him to continue to look for his own shot with Auston Matthews day-to-day (and potentially out) with a lower-body injury. I have two more winning plays for this All-Canadian matchup in my Jets vs. Maple Leafs player props.
FanDuel offers the top value on a Knies anytime goal among the best sports betting sites.
Tom Wilson anytime goal (+200) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Tom Wilson is having one heck of a week.
The Capitals forward has four goals and six points over his previous two appearances and was just selected to Canada's Olympic team for the Milan-Cortina Games.
I'm backing Wilson to carry his tremendous finish to 2025 into the first game of 2026 against a Senators squad that's allowed at least four goals in three of its past five games.
Our Gary Pearson also targets Wilson to find the back of the net among three other plays in his NHL player props for today.
🚀 Best NHL goal scorer parlay
💵 NHL goal scorer parlay picks
- Steven Stamkos anytime goal (+190) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Matthew Knies anytime goal (+210) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Tom Wilson anytime goal (+200) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Best odds: +2597 via FanDuel ($10 to win $259.70)
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