Canadiens vs. Kings: Today’s Best NHL Player Prop Bet Picks

This is a fantastic way to start the second half of the season. Three games featuring at least one current playoff team with some favorable matchups. Let's look at some players that can impact these games. Here are our top NHL player prop bet picks for today. Below is a closer look at Canadiens vs. Kings.

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Thursday’s Best NHL Player Prop Bets: Canadiens vs. Kings

(Odds courtesy of DraftKings)

Adrian Kempe OVER 2.5 Shots On Goal vs. Montreal Canadiens (-175)

The big news from the Kings is they traded away their long-time goalie Jonathan Quick who helped them win two Stanley Cups. They needed to bolster up the defense to support their incredible offense. They are currently 11th in goals scored and have a playmaker on each line, with seven players having double-digit goals.

They get the below-average Canadiens, who sit near the bottom on both sides of the puck. Their defense allows the most high-danger shots, which is excellent for a volume-shooting team like Los Angeles. I’ll take Kempe all day cashing in this prop.

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