The NHL betting opportunities are coming thick and fast at the moment. With no fewer than 13 match-ups on today’s schedule, here are the best NHL player props picks for Tuesday, March 21st, 2023.
Chris Kreider – Over 0.5 Points (-115)
Although the New York Rangers find themselves third in the Metropolitan Division, they will be confident of dispatching the Carolina Hurricanes, who sit at the summit of the standings. Why? Because the Rangers head into Tuesday’s showdown on a four-game winning streak.
Chris Kreider has played a pivotal role in the Rangers’ recent rise, scoring four points across his previous three appearances. Having found the back of the net in four of his last five outings, Kreider looks set to enjoy even more success against the Hurricanes.
Alex Ovechkin – Over 0.5 Assists (-105)
Blue Jackets vs. Capitals Picks
Alex Ovechkin has registered an assist in each of his previous four appearances, collecting seven points along the way. Even at the ripe old age of 37, the three-time Hart Memorial Trophy winner continues to dominate his opponents on a regular basis.
On Tuesday, Ovechkin’s Washington Capitals host the Columbus Blues Jackets, who find themselves rock bottom of the Metropolitan Division with only 21 wins to their name this season. For that reason, I’m backing Ovechkin to notch a fifth successive assist at Capital One Arena.
Matthew Tkachuk – Over 0.5 Assists (-180)
On the topic of assists, let’s talk about Matthew Tkachuk. Only four players have registered more assists than Tkachuk this season, with the Florida Panthers winger racking up 62 across 67 outings, averaging 0.93 assists per game in 2022-23.
After bragging three assists against the Chicago Blackhawks earlier this month, Tkachuk recorded three against the Montreal Canadiens before adding two to his tally against the Detroit Red Wings last time out. Accordingly, he shouldn’t struggle to enhance his tally against the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday.
Brock Nelson – Over 2.5 Shots on Goal (-110)
Maple Leafs vs. Islanders Picks
Not only have the New York Islanders won each of their last two games, but they have also won five of their previous seven. With that in mind, the Islanders will fancy their chances of overcoming the Toronto Maples Leafs at UBS Arena.
The Islanders’ Brock Nelson has chalked up 12 shots on goal across his past three outings, with six SOG coming against the Anaheim Ducks last week. That’s why I’m backing him to notch over 2.5 shots on goal when the Maple Leafs visit New York.
Jack Eichel – Over 0.5 Points (-115)
Golden Knights vs. Canucks Picks
Jack Eichel ran riot against the Columbus Blue Jackets last weekend, scoring three goals in a 7-2 win for the Vegas Golden Knights. When you look at the bigger picture, Eichel has racked up 11 points across his previous 10 outings.
Thanks largely to Eichel’s efforts, the Golden Knights find themselves atop the Pacific Division following a run of eight victories in 10 games. With the Vancouver Canucks occupying sixth place in the standings, Eichel should record over 0.5 points on Tuesday.
