Top NHL Player Props Picks for Thursday, April 14th 2022

There is a full slate of NHL games set to take place on Thursday, April 14 and that provides plenty of betting opportunities. Instead of simply focusing on the outcomes of each game, player prop betting is the way to go as well.

NHL Betting Sites

With so many games on tap, you will be able to wager on most players in the league. Here are five of the best NHL player prop bets to look at, and you will see some of the best players in the league on the list.

Patrick Kane: Over 1.5 Points (+128)

Sharks vs. Blackhawks Preview

It has been another miserable season for the Chicago Blackhawks, but Patrick Kane has continued to put up some big numbers. The Blackhawks are facing a San Jose Sharks team that has lost seven straight games, and this could be a high-scoring affair.

In a game that will be wide open at times, you can expect to see the Blackhawks doing some damage on offense. Kane will lead the charge for Chicago and he will tally at least two points in the win.

NHL Betting Lines

Leon Draisaitl: Over 0.5 Goals (+112)

Oilers vs. Predators Preview

It’s never easy predicting that any NHL player will score on a given night, but that changes a bit when thinking about Leon Draisaitl. Even though Draisaitl doesn’t light the lamp every game, it definitely feels that way at times.

Draisaitl has scored 51 points on the year, and he is on one of the best offensive lines in hockey. Scoring against the Nashville Predators is never easy, but Draisaitl will find a way to find the back of the net.

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Alex Ovechkin: Over 3.5 Shots on Goal (-132)

Capitals vs. Maple Leafs Picks

The Washington Capitals are in Toronto on Thursday night to face the Maple Leafs, and this will be one of the best games of the night. Washington has been on a roll of late, and Ovechkin leads the team with 46 goals.

Toronto is allowing over three goals per game this season, and Washington will do some damage on offense. Ovechkin might not score a goal on Thursday night, but he will definitely be aggressive on offense.

The Capitals superstar will have at least four shots on goal in this game against Toronto.

NHL Predictions

Kirill Kaprizov: Under 0.5 Points (+186)

Wild vs. Stars Picks

Kirill Kaprizov has been a goal-scoring machine this season, and he is one of the best young players in the NHL. His Minnesota team will be in Dallas on Thursday night to face a hungry and desperate Stars team.

Dallas just shut out the Tampa Bay Lightning and they are going to put up a low number in this game as well. Minnesota might struggle to score at all in this one, and the Stars will come after Kaprizov.

The young superstar will not register a point on Thursday.

Nathan MacKinnon: Over 1.5 Points (+108)

Devils vs. Avalanche Picks

The Colorado Avalanche host the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night, and this game could get out of hand. Colorado just scored nine goals in their most recent game and the Avalanche should have another huge game on Thursday.

Nathan MacKinnon hasn’t been as dominant this season, but he is still capable of having a big offensive night. There will be plenty of points to go around and MacKinnon records at least two points in this matchup.

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