NHL Playoffs player props today: Monday's best props include Cutter Gauthier [5/4/2026]

Dimers' NHL props are live for May 04, 2026, with today's top prop bets led by the likes of Cutter Gauthier, Leo Carlsson and Jacob Trouba.

Our NHL player props model runs continuously, analyzing every Playoffs matchup, including Flyers vs. Hurricanes and Ducks vs. Golden Knights, to surface the best NHL player prop bets across the market.

List of NHL prop bets for Monday's playoffs, 5/4

Sourced from 40+ total props today, below are the top ten NHL player props for May 4, ranked by probability.

Cutter Gauthier under 3.5 shots on goal (+120)

• Edge: 12.4%
• Probability: 57.9%
• Game: Ducks vs. Golden Knights (9:30PM ET)

Our model has found value on Anaheim's Cutter Gauthier going under 3.5 shots on goal. A probability of 57.9% gives this play an edge of 12.4% at +120 odds.

Leo Carlsson under 2.5 shots on goal (+120)

• Edge: 8.9%
• Probability: 54.4%
• Game: Ducks vs. Golden Knights (9:30PM ET)

Leo Carlsson’s shots on goal prop shows a 54.4% probability and an 8.9% edge at +120 odds, according to our model.

Jacob Trouba over 1.5 shots on goal (+105)

• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 52.0%
• Game: Ducks vs. Golden Knights (9:30PM ET)

The data highlights value on Jacob Trouba over 1.5 shots on goal, with simulations showing a 52.0% probability and a 3.2% edge at +105.

Shea Theodore to record an assist (+110)

• Edge: 1.3%
• Probability: 48.9%
• Game: Ducks vs. Golden Knights (9:30PM ET)

Our model finds value on Shea Theodore to record an assist, with a 48.9% probability and an edge of 1.3% at +110 odds.

Ryan Poehling to score a point (+195)

• Edge: 4.8%
• Probability: 38.7%
• Game: Ducks vs. Golden Knights (9:30PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Ryan Poehling to score a point for Anaheim, showing an edge of 4.8% at +195 odds.

Pavel Dorofeyev anytime goal scorer (+185)

• Edge: 2.4%
• Probability: 37.4%
• Game: Ducks vs. Golden Knights (9:30PM ET)

Pavel Dorofeyev’s anytime goal scorer prop shows an edge of 2.4% at +185 odds, supported by a 37.4% probability according to our model.

Brett Howden anytime goal scorer (+300)

• Edge: 1.0%
• Probability: 26.0%
• Game: Ducks vs. Golden Knights (9:30PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Brett Howden anytime goal scorer for Vegas, with a 26.0% probability and a 1.0% edge at +300 odds.

Alex Killorn anytime goal scorer (+390)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 24.4%
• Game: Ducks vs. Golden Knights (9:30PM ET)

The data shows value on Alex Killorn anytime goal scorer, supported by a 24.4% probability at +390 odds and an edge of 4.0%.

Ryan Poehling to record an assist (+360)

• Edge: 2.3%
• Probability: 24.0%
• Game: Ducks vs. Golden Knights (9:30PM ET)

A 2.3% edge on the assist line makes Ryan Poehling a value play in Ducks vs. Golden Knights, supported by a 24.0% probability at +360 odds.

Mason McTavish anytime goal scorer (+450)

• Edge: 2.7%
• Probability: 20.9%
• Game: Ducks vs. Golden Knights (9:30PM ET)

Simulations show value on Mason McTavish anytime goal scorer here, with a 20.9% probability and 2.7% edge at +450 odds.

NHL player prop summary: Monday, May 4, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 8:54PM ET:

Conclusion

For May 4, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Cutter Gauthier, Leo Carlsson and Jacob Trouba. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

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