There are only five NHL games today but I found two player props worth taking in the later window.
The pregame narrative: Claude Giroux headlines the picks as the veteran has been efficient lately. I’m also backing the streaking Miro Heiskanen in his game against the Winnipeg Jets.
Check out my NHL prop picks for Dec. 1.
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Best bet: Giroux to record a point (-120)
Giroux continues to be productive as a decline is seemingly nowhere in sight.
The veteran winger has 17 points in 23 games this season. He was held off the scoresheet last time out, but Giroux scored a point in five straight games before that.
And now he has a prime matchup against the middling Anaheim Ducks.
- Anaheim allows the most shots against per game (33.5)
- The Ducks have the seventh-worst penalty kill (75%)
Anaheim has been carried by elite goaltending all season long but those aren’t stats anyone can trust.
Lukas Dostal and John Gibson are proving to be a strong tandem but the team has still allowed four or more goals in eight games this season.
Ottawa records the fourth-most shots on net per game (30.9), so I’m confident there will be loads of chances tonight.
Key stat: Giroux has 160 points in 187 games since joining the Ottawa Senators.
Quick pick
Heiskanen to record a point (-122): I made this pick on Friday and Heiskanen came through with two assists. I’m going back to the well tonight despite a much tougher matchup.
The defenceman is the most important overall player on the Dallas Stars and he’s starting to heat up in the offensive zone.
Heiskanen had 127 points over the last two seasons but struggled to start this year.
- First 18 games: six points
- Last four games: six points
It’s not surprising to see his production increase considering he leads the Stars in time on ice (24:25).
Heiskanen is one of the best defencemen in the league and I am looking to ride this high and get behind Dallas’ busiest skater.
NHL picks made at 10:42 a.m. on 12/01/2024.
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Spencer is a true sports junkie. A graduate of the Sports Journalism program at Centennial College, he first joined NorthStar Gaming as an intern in 2023. He is now a contributing writer. He loves finding the edge to bet on in all sports but has a deep passion for the NBA and UFC. Previous stops include Sportsnet.