Two forwards and one defenceman make up Sunday’s NHL prop picks.
The pregame narrative: Brady Tkachuk is one of the league’s most active offensive players and I’m backing his shots prop against the Minnesota Wild. I also like Jamie Benn to record a point tonight.
Check out my NHL prop picks for Dec. 29.
NHL prop picks
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Best bet: Tkachuk over 3.5 shots (-150)
This isn’t a line we get often, but the Wild provide a tough matchup. They allow the sixth-fewest goals per game (2.7).
However, they do concede the 15th-most shots per game (28.6), which is right around league average.
It’s going to take a lot more than that to scare me away from this pick, as Tkachuk is willing to let his shot go from all areas.
- 4.1 shots per game (2nd in the NHL)
- 4+ shots in 20/35 games
The Wild have been outshot in six of their last seven games. If Ottawa dictates the pace, expect Tkachuk to be heavily involved on offence.
Key stat: Tkachuk has cashed this bet in four of his past six games.
Quick picks
Benn to score 1+ points (-143): The long-time Dallas Star is heating up right now and I want in on the action.
Benn has recorded a point in 10 of his last 13 games, tallying 12 points in that time.
On Sunday, the Stars take on the Chicago Blackhawks, who present a favourable match to stay hot in.
Chicago allows the eighth-most goals per game (3.3). The side has lost three straight games, allowing 16 goals in that span.
The Stars score the 12th-most goals (3.1) and record the third-most shots on goal (30.9) per game.
This is a good spot to back Benn.
Picks made at 9:50 a.m. 12/29/2024.
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.