NHL Player Props Today | Best Bets & Goal-Scorer Picks for Sunday, Dec 28
I'm focused on which players are the most likely to light the lamp in my NHL props today.
With five games on tap for Sunday's slate, I'm backing three players - Nikita Kucherov, Auston Matthews, and Sidney Crosby - to score. It's a star-studded triumvirate of names, with the former two scoring in their previous contest. The picks below are part of the NHL best bets series, offered daily.
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| Player | Prop bet | Best odds | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov, RW, Lightning | Anytime goal | +150 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Auston Matthews, C, Maple Leafs | Anytime goal | +135 via BetMGM | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Sidney Crosby, C, Penguins | Anytime goal | +160 via DraftKings | ⭐⭐⭐ |
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Nikita Kucherov anytime goal (+150) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
On Saturday, Kucherov scored for the first time in six games. He netted twice against the Florida Panthers, which should set him nicely for when he faces the Montreal Canadiens tonight, whom he's scored against in four successive meetings.
The diminutive superstar scored in consecutive games three times previously this season, and his favorable matchup has convinced me he'll make it four times.
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Auston Matthews anytime goal (+135) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Is Matthews about to go on one of his famously streaky goal-scoring runs? The way the Toronto Maple Leafs are playing, he might have to for the team to ascend the standings.
The Maple Leafs captain scored on Saturday against the Ottawa Senators, and he's one of the best at putting together goal-scoring streaks. He has three goals in the previous five head-to-heads against Detroit, which increases the bet's appeal. Of the best sports betting sites, BetMGM's odds (+135) will profit the most.
Our Liam Fox also targets a Matthews goal as part of his Maple Leafs vs. Red Wings player props, which include plays on Dylan Larkin and Alex DeBrincat.
Sidney Crosby anytime goal (+160) ⭐⭐⭐
Crosby has just one goal in the previous six games and two in the last 11. That's the bad and the ugly. The good? He usually scores against the Chicago Blackhawks, with five goals in the previous six meetings.
Chicago has also struggled recently, losing six of the last seven games while conceding at least four on three separate occasions.
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| Parlay bet | Odds (FanDuel) | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | +150 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Auston Matthews | +130 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Sidney Crosby | +145 | ⭐⭐⭐ |
Best SGP odds: +1309 via FanDuel ($10 to win $130.88)
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