NHL Player Props Today: Best Bets & Goal Scorer Picks for Thursday

My best NHL player props today feature three goal scorer picks, all of which highlight individuals who are scoring goals for fun at the moment.

I'm also placing John Tavares under the spotlight tonight as the former Maple Leafs' captain has stepped up without the current captain's services.

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⬆️ John Tavares player prop: Over 3.5 shots (+100) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Tavares has stepped up in Auston Matthews' absence, firing at least four shots on goal in four of the previous six games. He's been even more productive on home ice, hitting the Over in seven of the last nine games, including four in a row. 

And he consistently performs well against tonight's opponents, amassing at least four shots in six of the previous seven meetings with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Of the best sports betting sites, FanDuel offers the best value. Its +100 odds imply a 50% probability of winning, and a $10 bet will return the same amount in profits. 

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🔥 Alex Ovechkin (+190) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Alex Ovechkin is heating up like my oats in the morning, quickly and without any checks and balances. The Great 8 has four of his seven goals in the previous five games, scoring in three straight. 

He has two goals in the last two meetings with the Montreal Canadiens, tonight's opponent. And, if you can believe it, Ovechkin is yet to score on the power play this season. That perplexing and dubious record will end soon. The question is whether it will be tonight at the Bell Centre. 

FanDuel is again the best of the best sports betting apps to lock in, and a $10 winning bet will yield a profit of $19. 

🔥 Jason Robertson (+140) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Jason Robertson is amidst the hot streak of all hot streaks, scoring eight goals in the last four games. He's scored seven in the previous three against the Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, and New York Islanders.

And he's facing a Vancouver Canucks team with the third-worst defensive record in the NHL, without starting goaltender Thatcher Demko. It's a prime opportunity to extend his sizzling streak. 

You might not be surprised to learn this, but FanDuel is again the sportsbook offering the best value, with a winning $10 bet returning $14. 

🔥 Jake Guentzel (+160) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

It's another hot-streak alert. This time it's lightning in a bottle starring Guentzel, who scored a hat trick against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday. He netted in four of the previous five games, scoring six times. 

Guentzel will be looking forward to the prospect of playing the Edmonton Oilers, who not only played on Wednesday in Washington but have also been poor defensively.

The Oilers allowed at least five goals in three of their last four games and have the fourth-worst defensive record, conceding 3.64 goals per game. If he scores, you'll earn $16 on a $10 bet.

Our Liam Fox offers three more picks to find the back of the net on Thursday with his NHL anytime goal scorer predictions today.

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