Mammoth vs. Islanders Player Props | NHL Prop Picks & Best Bets for Thursday, Jan. 1
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My Mammoth vs. Islanders player props for this afternoon's game at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y., feature Bo Horvat, Dylan Guenther, and Mathew Barzal.
I'm expecting Horvat to extend his goal-scoring streak and feed off the buzz of being selected to represent Team Canada at the Olympics. The Islanders are the -118 moneyline betting favorite for the encounter (3 p.m. ET, NHL Network).
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| Player | Prop bet | Best odds | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Horvat, C, Islanders | Anytime goal | +160 via bet365 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Dylan Guenther, RW, Mammoth | Over 3.5 shots | +146 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Matthew Barzal, POS, TEAM | BET | +106 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐ |
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Bo Horvat anytime goal (+160) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Horvat scored in the last two games and has five goals in the previous six against the Mammoth and, beforehand, the Arizona Coyotes. He will probably be buoyed after hearing the news of making Team Canada.
The Mammoth, meanwhile, are the third-worst team since Nov. 26, with a .353 points percentage.
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Dylan Guenther Over 3.5 shots (+146) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Guenther hit the Over on this total in five of the last seven games, including four of the previous five. Considering his productive shooting outings in the aforementioned stretch, I love the +146 odds offered by FanDuel.
At some point, he'll return to firing just 3.3 shots on goal per game, his season average. But I'm hoping Guenther can continue his current uptick at UBS Arena.
Matthew Barzal Over 0.5 assists (+106) ⭐⭐⭐
Barzal failed to notch a helper in the three games before facing Chicago on Tuesday. However, he registered an assist against the Blackhawks, and I expect the 28-year-old to follow suit this afternoon. Before his recent three-game non-assist streak, Barzal had an assist in six straight.
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💵 Mammoth vs. Islanders same-game parlay
- Bo Horvat anytime goal (+140) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Dylan Guenther Over 3.5 shots (+146) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Matthew Barzal Over 0.5 assists (+106) ⭐⭐⭐
Best odds: +2174 via FanDuel ($10 to win $217.38)
📺 How to watch Mammoth vs. Islanders
- Date: Thursday, Jan. 1
- Puck drop: 3 p.m. ET
- Location: UBS Arena (Elmont, N.Y.)
- TV: NHL Network
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