There are only six NHL games today but I found two player props worth taking.
The pregame narrative: Will Cuylle headlines the picks as the sophomore winger has been hot for the New York Rangers. I’m also backing Matthew Boldy’s shots prop against the Anaheim Ducks.
Check out my NHL prop picks for Dec. 6.
NHL prop picks
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Best bet: Cuylle to record a point (+123)
Cuylle has found his groove in his second year with the Rangers.
The former Windsor Spitfire recorded a lousy 21 points in 81 games last year but has certainly turned things around this season.
Through 24 games, Cuylle has 20 points, and head coach Peter Laviolette is trusting the 22-year-old with more playing time.
Over Cuylle’s last four games, his average ice time has spiked drastically:
- First 20 games: 14:04
- Last 4 games: 18:06
A four-minute increase is massive for a young player on a contending team. He’s currently on the third line and second power-play unit, and with his recent play, I could see a promotion shortly.
Cuylle has produced at a point-per-game pace in his last 11 outings, with a shooting percentage of 23.8% over that stretch.
For context, he had a 10.9% shooting percentage last season.
Key stat: The Pittsburgh Penguins are tied for most goals allowed per game in the NHL (3.78).
Quick pick
Boldy over 3.5 shots (-125): Anaheim, surprisingly, have allowed the seventh-fewest goals this season despite some alarming statistical categories.
- 32nd in shots against/game (33.3)
- 24th in penalty kill percentage (75.8%)
Boldy has been nearly a point-per-game player this season, playing big-time minutes on Minnesota’s top forward line and power play.
The American averages the sixth-most shots per game (3.72) in the league and has cleared this mark in four of the last five games.
The Ducks also allow the most high-danger chances per 60, per Natural Stat Trick, adding additional incentive for the winger to keep firing the puck.
Picks made at 12:01 p.m. 12/06/2024.
