I’ve got two NHL prop picks from Monday’s slim five-game slate.
The pregame narrative: Patrick Kane and the Detroit Red Wings close out the action with a late-night matchup against the Vancouver Canucks. I think there’s value to be had in the veteran lighting up the scoreboard.
Check out my NHL prop picks for Dec. 8, featuring a best bet on Calgary Flames defenceman Rasmus Andersson.
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NHL prop picks Dec. 8
Best bet: Andersson 1+ points (-107)
I wouldn’t blame anyone for passing on tonight’s game between the Flames and Buffalo Sabres. Both teams sit near the bottom of their respective conferences and play an unappealing brand of hockey.
But I think there’s a good reason to back Andersson.
The defenceman is one of the few solid players on Calgary’s roster and has garnered some trade interest in the early goings of this season.
- Andersson has 20 points in 30 games, cashing this wager in eight of his last 11 outings.
- One of those matchups was against the Sabres in Buffalo. Andersson had a goal and two assists in a 6-3 blowout victory.
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I wouldn’t be surprised if the Flames pulled off a repeat performance tonight.
The Sabres allow the sixth-most goals per game (3.43) and rank in the bottom for shots and chances (i.e shot attempts) allowed on a 60-minute basis, per Natural Stat Trick.
Andersson and Co. have won six of their last nine, dating back to that matchup against the Sabres, and are in a good spot to keep things rolling.
Key stat: Buffalo is allowing 4.25 goals per game on the road this year.
NHL predictions
Kane 2+ points (+320): I’m taking a big swing backing Kane to have a multi-point night. If you want a safer bet, his standard 1+ point line can be had at -152.
- The veteran winger is quietly putting together one of his best seasons in years, with 19 points in 20 games.
- He has points in seven of his last eight games, with three multi-point outings in that span.
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Kane plays on the Red Wings’ top power play and is riding shotgun with Alex DeBrincat — a two-time 40-goal scorer who potted 39 last year — at even strength.
That duo should have a field day against the Canucks.
Vancouver ranks in the bottom eight in shots, chances, and high-danger chances against on a 60-minute basis. On top of that, netminder Kevin Lankinen can’t buy a save.
The Finn ranks 49th in both save percentage (.881) and Money Puck’s goals saved above expected.
NHL prop picks made at 11:35 a.m. ET on Dec. 8, 2025.
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Avery joined NorthStar Gaming as an intern in 2022 before stepping into a full-time role soon after. He loves betting on and analyzing golf — mainly because it’s easier than actually playing — but is a fan of all sports, from the NFL to the UFC.