Penguins vs. Maple Leafs Player Props: Best NHL Prop Bet Picks for Today
Pittsburgh takes a trip to Toronto this afternoon, and I'm dropping my best Penguins vs. Maple Leafs player props to get you set for the 4 p.m. ET puck drop at Scotiabank Arena.
Despite owning a 15-15-5 record, the Leafs come into this one as -135 moneyline favorites for the matinee, with the total set at 6.5. Will William Nylander break out of his three-game slump? Will Sidney Crosby stay hot? Let's dive in.
🏒 Penguins vs. Maple Leafs player prop bets
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| Player | Prop bet | Best odds | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Nylander, Leafs | 3+ shots on goal | +125 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Matthew Knies, Leafs | 1+ assist | +112 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Sidney Crosby, Penguins | 1+ assist | +114 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
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William Nylander 3+ shots on goal (+125) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Nylander has gone over this total three times this month, most recently just a couple days ago against the Dallas Stars, and is finally starting to be more aggressive in getting pucks to the net. The Swede is averaging around 19 minutes of time on ice, including heavy minutes on the first power-play unit, and should be able to fire at least three on net against a team giving up the 10th most shots per game in the NHL. Fire Nylander up as part of my best Penguins vs. Leafs player props.
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Matthew Knies 1+ assist (+112) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Knies has been in a bit of a slump lately (as has the entire Leafs roster), but I like him in this spot to get an assist at plus-money. Still getting top-line minutes alongside Auston Matthews, as well as minutes on the top power-play, Knies is well-equipped to get one assist. Remember, he's just one month removed from recording at least one helper in nine of 12 games. Let's see him get back on the score sheet today. Knies is just one of our best NHL player props today.
Sidney Crosby 1+ assist (+114) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Leafs' defense has been a travesty this season and is one of the worst teams in the NHL at giving up high-danger scoring chances. That means more scoring chances for the Penguins, and more assist opportunities for one of the best to ever do it. For his part, he's dropped an assist in six of 11 games so far in December - I like our chances.
🚀 Best Penguins vs. Maple Leafs SGP bets
| Player | Prop bet | Best odds | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Nylander, Leafs | 3+ shots on goal | +125 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Matthew Knies, Leafs | 1+ assist | +112 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Sidney Crosby, Penguins | 1+ assist | +114 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Best SGP odds: +921 via FanDuel ($10 to win $92.08)
📺 How to watch Penguins vs. Maple Leafs
- Date: Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025
- Puck drop: 4 p.m. ET
- Location: Scotiabank Arena (Toronto, ON)
- TV: Sportsnet
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