🏒 NHL Player Props Today: Best Bets & Prop Picks for Wednesday, April 8
I've selected one pick from each of tonight's three games for my NHL player props.
A well-rested Macklin Celebrini looks to jump all over the Edmonton Oilers, who lost to Utah in overtime on Tuesday. With top place in the Atlantic Division on the line, Rasmus Dahlin will be highly motivated in the Big Apple, while Tom Wilson will be focused on extending his point streak against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
🏒 Best NHL player props today: April 8
See all of our experts' NHL picks based on the latest NHL odds.; picks rated on a 1-to-5 star confidence scale based on betting value.
| Player | Prop bet | Units | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmus Dahlin, D, Sabres | Over 0.5 assists (-125 via BetMGM) | 1u -> 0.8u | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Tom Wilson, RW, Capitals | Over 0.5 points (-125 via DraftKings) | 1u -> 0.8u | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Macklin Celebrini, C, Sharks | Over 3.5 shots (-115 via BetMGM) | 1u -> 0.87u | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Total wagered: 3 units | Max profit: 2.47 units
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💰 Best NHL player prop bet today
Rasmus Dahlin Over 0.5 assists (-125) vs. Rangers
After five games without setting up a teammate, Dahlin notched a helper in the previous two games. I also like the matchup for his Buffalo Sabres, who face a New York Rangers team that won't match the visitors' desire and compete.
That's despite the Blueshirts winning the last two games by a combined 12-2. The Sabres will be gung-ho on trying to secure first place in the Atlantic Division, which will require their captain to be at his best.
Dahlin has 52 assists in 74 games, 12 more than second-place Tage Thompson.
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Tom Wilson Over 0.5 points (-125) at Maple Leafs
It's been over two weeks since Toronto allowed fewer than four goals, and Tom Wilson has a knack for posting a point against the beleaguered Maple Leafs.
To hammer home the point, the Maple Leafs have allowed 4.25 per game over the last eight, the second-most.
With five points in the previous four games, Wilson also enters on a four-game point streak against Toronto. While the Caps probably won't make the playoffs, they need this one to keep their dwindling hopes alive.
Macklin Celebrini Over 3.5 shots (-115) vs. Oilers
Celebrini has increased his shot production with the Sharks chasing a playoff spot. The 19-year-old, among the Hart Trophy odds contenders, fired at least four shots in four of the last six games.
The Oilers, meanwhile, went the distance in Utah last night, eventually losing 6-5 in overtime. Some Oilers should have heavier legs at the Shark Tank, a foreboding thought against one of the league's best skaters and most ruthless attackers.
I also like the fact that Celebrini fired seven shots on goal against Edmonton the last time they played in California. I dig deeper into the matchup in my Oilers vs. Sharks prediction.
🚀 Best NHL parlay picks today
I've decided on a more likely same-game parlay, picking three bets with minus-money odds. All have a probability between 53.49% and 56.52%. All three players are on a streak. Most importantly, though, is their favourable matchups.
💵 Best NHL parlay bet today
- Rasmus Dahlin Over 0.5 assists (-125)
- Tom Wilson Over 0.5 points (-130)
- Macklin Celebrini Over 3.5 shots (-115)
Best odds: +495 via BetMGM (.1u -> 0.5u)
💵 My betting record for NHL picks
All NHL picks, including SGPs, have been tracked since March 1
| Bet type | Record | Net profit | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62-81-4 | +10.45 units ✅ | 7.9% ✅ |
| Player props | 41-56 | -1.41 units ❌ | -1.5% ❌ |
| Parlays | 0-3 | -0.3 units ❌ | -100% ❌ |
💡 How I'm betting NHL player props today
Follow all of our NHL analysis and expert predictions this season.
I'm investing a full unit in each pick, not only because of their higher probability but also because of my confidence level.
Celebrini is built for this time of year, Wilson is always in top gear against the Buds, and Dahlin, with his first playoffs on the horizon in his eighth season, has never been so motivated.
Each unit is $10.
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