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NHL Player Prop Odds, Picks & Predictions: Thursday (2/9)

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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 make an impact in these games.

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Today’s Best NHL Player Props

All odds via FanDuel Sportsbook

Jared McCann UNDER 2.5 Shots on Goal (-122)

The Kraken have cooled down since their eight-game winning streak and are 3-4-1 in their last eight.

In that time, the offense has only scored four or more goals twice and was just shut out by the Islanders. Now it’s likely they’ll be missing their points leader Andre Burakovsky who left that game.

No Burakovsky could have a domino effect on the whole offense. Seattle is an efficient scoring team and doesn’t use high-volume shooting. Going against an excellent New Jersey defense doesn’t help, either.

McCann has gone under three shots on goal in 66% of his games this year, including the last matchup against the Devils.

Elias Lindholm OVER 0.5 Assists (+122)

The Flames changed up the offensive lineup in the offseason, and it hasn’t gone the way they wanted, as they’re scoring less than last season.

New addition Jonathan Huberdeau has been a disappointment, but Nazem Kadri has been great. The best of the offense has come from the returning players Elias Lindholm and Tyler Toffoli, who have over 40 points each.

Lindholm, at the top of the line, has been a great facilitator to his wings and the 31 assists to lead the team.

He’ll go against Detroit and Vile Husso, who has been struggling by allowing -4.8 Goals Saved Above Expected. Lindholm has three assists in the last two games, and against a struggling goaltender is an excellent value on the plus money line.

Connor McDavid OVER 0.5 Goals (-118)

Edmonton is on a stellar run being 8-0-1 in the last nine games and has a +24 scoring differential.

Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, who are #1 and #2 in points, have 16 and 14, respectively, in this time period. You can’t disregard the supporting cast, with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Zach Hyman averaging over a point a game.

They’ll face off against the Flyers and goalie Carter Hart. The Philly goaltender has been great this year, with 15.8 Goals Saved Above Expected and 2.64 Wins Above Replacement.

The Oilers have been playing so well offensively that they will break through and give Hart problems.

Getting McDavid going goalless in back-to-back games is rare, and he has just four instances all season. He’ll light the lamp tonight.

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