Many teams in the Western Conference are competing for a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs on Thursday, while the East still has several playoff spots available.
On March 27, the Boston Bruins didn't secure a spot in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, but tonight, six teams, including the Florida Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes, Dallas Stars, Vancouver Canucks, and Colorado Avalanche, have a chance to do so in the 14-game slate.
Tonight's games have playoff implications, but there will also be individual performances worth watching. Let's take a look at some of our favorite player props for March 28! dfsPro model’s favorite player props for March 28!
’s player props from this week: 5-for-12 (42% accuracy)
Our Model’s Hottest NHL Player Props for Tonight’s Games
Sidney Crosby is expected to have over 3.5 shots on goal (+105, DraftKings) Crosby is predicted to exceed his normal goal and points averages when the Pittsburgh Penguins play the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight, especially his shot total. Our model forecasts a 19% increase in Crosby’s average of 3.48 shots per game, up to 4.13.
Kirill Kaprizov is expected to be an anytime goalscorer (+100, DraftKings)
According to our model, Kaprizov has a 43% chance of scoring a goal for the Minnesota Wild against the San Jose Sharks tonight. The model also projects a slight 2% increase in his goal potential, putting him just over the 0.5 betting line. Connor McDavid is projected to be an anytime goalscorer (+125, DraftKings)
McDavid has been more of a playmaker than a goal scorer lately, with one goal and 12 assists in his last five games. However, our model sees a strong chance of him scoring a goal against the Los Angeles Kings tonight, with a 60% increase over his average.
Brady Tkachuk is expected to have over 0.5 assists (+120, DraftKings) Tkachuk is on a three-game point streak and recently had a 2-point performance (1 goal, 1 assist) in the Ottawa Senators’ 6-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres on March 27. While his assist average is just below the betting line at 0.44, our model projects a 26% increase in his assist potential to 0.55 tonight against the Chicago Blackhawks.
One Final Note
As the NHL season nears its end, teams, especially those fighting for playoff spots, will rely heavily on their star and role players. This creates many player prop opportunities. Thursday’s games offer several potential value picks, as some possible playoff teams face opponents that have already been eliminated. Look for players ready to shine against underperforming opponents to potentially boost your earnings. , sign up for our free newsletter!
Many teams in the Western Conference are competing for a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs on Thursday, while the East still has several playoff spots available.
One Final Note
NHL teams – especially those still vying for playoff spots – are going to demand the most from their star and role players at this point in the season, creating an abundance of player prop opportunities. Thursday’s slate includes plenty of potential value picks, with a number of possible playoff teams facing teams that have already been eliminated from contention. Look for players poised to make a statement against underperforming opponents for a chance to increase your earning potential.
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