Top Ten NHL Player Props to Bet for 2024-25

Victoria Matiash, Fantasy Hockey Contributor since 2010, and part-time anchor at NEWSTALK1010 With season-long expectations from teams and, specifically, individual players in mind, here are 10 attractive ESPNBET prop bets worth taking note of:Alex Ovechkin regular season total goals: Over 29.5 (Even). While pundits believe he may reach 42 by mid-April to eclipse Wayne Gretzky’s mark (40 goals in 56 games), 30 goals could still do it! Ovechkin still managed 31 goals despite last season’s slow start; that marks only time where he has failed to amass 30 in 45 games during Covid-shortened 2020-21 NHL campaign. David Pastrnak to Reach 50 Regular Season Goals (-115)Elias Lindholm could prove himself as an asset for Boston as they use him in place of Patrice Bergeron as their No.1 center; helping David Pastrnak reach that magical number again comfortably.Play Fantasy Hockey for FreeCreate or Join an ESPN Fantasy Hockey League TodayAnd Get Set For Championship Glory Now
Kirill Kaprizov to Score 50-Plus Regular Season Goals (+185)Kapizov appears healthy, ready and eager to sign a lucrative long-term extension with Minnesota next summer. Kaprizov — in his 27-year prime — scored 47 goals three seasons ago and then 40 in only 67 games during 2022-23, scoring 46 in 75 this past year alone. If healthy conditions prevail next season he should at least reach that 50-goal plateau! Jake Guentzel will score 40-plus regular season goals (+250). Playing alongside Nikita Kucherov on both lines and power play, I think his chances are good that this number can be hit again this season – something he has accomplished twice previously in his career. Guentzel should feel extra motivated to prove himself worthy when the Lightning decided to part ways with beloved captain Steven Stamkos, while Tyler Bertuzzi will score 20-plus regular season goals (-155) Fantasy hockey is back! * How to Win Your League Like a Pro* What League Suits Your Needs* Rankings| Draft Kit* Best Fantasy Hockey Team Names* Sign Up Free Today*
Assuming he plays at least 70 games this year and on both top line and power play with Connor Bedard as anticipated, it seems unlikely this scenario won’t play out. Bertuzzi took some time getting comfortable with the Maple Leafs this past season, yet still managed to score 21. Head-to-Head: Sidney Crosby Will Score More Regular Season Goals Than Brock Nelson (-115) This could be your opportunity to wager on someone averaging 0.47 goals over their regular-season career versus someone with only 32 total in 42 contests so far this past year – at odds of approximately 1:27.5/contest for both players! No doubt the Islanders’ second-line center J.T. Miller is an integral component in their lineup; however, his scoring efforts don’t show signs of lasting beyond this year. Head-to-Head Competition between J.T. and Brett: J.T. beat Brett 3 times out of 4. Miller to Score More Regular Season Points Than William Nylander (Even)Whether on the wing or center position, William Nylander should play on Toronto Leaf’s second line this campaign without Auston Matthews present. That is why I favor Vancouver forward Cale Makar who averaged 1.17 points/game over his past three seasons, earning more regular season points than Evan Bouchard (-145) during 2018. Cale scored 90 points in 77 games last season compared to Evan’s 45 total points earned. Andrew Morzynski/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesThe Edmonton defender doubled his points total from 40 in 2022-23 to 82 this past season – impressive stuff indeed – but Makar has averaged 1.13 for three consecutive seasons now; hence it remains unknown whether this early Norris Award front-runner can remain healthy enough. Darcy Kuemper could reach 90 points this season if he appears in 77 games – that would put his total win count over 25.5 (-115) and teaming back up with Director of Goaltending Bill Ranford from Washington is helping Kuemper put behind him any disappointing performances last season. Los Angeles should easily win 40 games this season and its starting goaltender should easily secure more than 26 victories for himself as an individual player. Without Drew Doughty — an obvious blow — their defense remains solid. Charlie Lindgren Regular Season Wins (-115)After demanding to be traded out of Vegas and entering his last season under contract, Logan Thompson won’t let Charlie Lindgren assume control of starting job without fighting him off and winning big -37 goal differential will keep Capitals from scoring enough goals to crack 40 total victories again this year.