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NHL Playoffs player props today: Saturday's best props include Matvei Michkov [4/18/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get NHL player props today with projections for Saturday's games.
Dimers' NHL props are live for April 18, 2026, with today's top prop bets led by the likes of Matvei Michkov, Jamie Drysdale and Noah Cates.
Our NHL player props model runs continuously, analyzing every Playoffs matchup, including Senators vs. Hurricanes and Wild vs. Stars, to surface the best NHL player prop bets across the market.
List of NHL prop bets for Saturday's playoffs, 4/18
Sourced from 45+ total props today, below are the top ten NHL player props for April 18, ranked by probability.
Matvei Michkov to score a point (+114)
- Edge: 4.1%
- Probability: 50.8%
- Game: Flyers vs. Penguins (8:00PM ET)
Our model has found value on Philadelphia's Matvei Michkov going over 0.5 a point. A probability of 50.8% gives this play an edge of 4.1% at +114 odds.
Jamie Drysdale to score a point (+195)
- Edge: 5.8%
- Probability: 39.7%
- Game: Flyers vs. Penguins (8:00PM ET)
Jamie Drysdale’s a point prop shows a 39.7% probability and an 5.8% edge at +195 odds, according to our model.
Noah Cates to score a point (+175)
- Edge: 3.3%
- Probability: 39.6%
- Game: Flyers vs. Penguins (8:00PM ET)
The data highlights value on Noah Cates to score a point, with simulations showing a 39.6% probability and a 3.3% edge at +175.
Travis Sanheim to score a point (+210)
- Edge: 4.3%
- Probability: 36.6%
- Game: Flyers vs. Penguins (8:00PM ET)
Our model finds value on Travis Sanheim to score a point, with a 36.6% probability and an edge of 4.3% at +210 odds.
Sean Couturier to score a point (+210)
- Edge: 3.9%
- Probability: 36.2%
- Game: Flyers vs. Penguins (8:00PM ET)
Simulations indicate value on Sean Couturier to score a point for Philadelphia, showing an edge of 3.9% at +210 odds.
Jamie Drysdale to record an assist (+260)
- Edge: 4.5%
- Probability: 32.3%
- Game: Flyers vs. Penguins (8:00PM ET)
Jamie Drysdale’s assist prop shows an edge of 4.5% at +260 odds, supported by a 32.3% probability according to our model.
Travis Sanheim to record an assist (+270)
- Edge: 1.9%
- Probability: 29.0%
- Game: Flyers vs. Penguins (8:00PM ET)
Our model highlights value on Travis Sanheim to record an assist for Philadelphia, with a 29.0% probability and a 1.9% edge at +270 odds.
Anthony Mantha anytime goal scorer (+295)
- Edge: 2.2%
- Probability: 27.5%
- Game: Flyers vs. Penguins (8:00PM ET)
The data shows value on Anthony Mantha anytime goal scorer, supported by a 27.5% probability at +295 odds and an edge of 2.2%.
Noah Cates to record an assist (+340)
- Edge: 4.1%
- Probability: 26.8%
- Game: Flyers vs. Penguins (8:00PM ET)
A 4.1% edge on the assist line makes Noah Cates a value play in Flyers vs. Penguins, supported by a 26.8% probability at +340 odds.
Matvei Michkov anytime goal scorer (+330)
- Edge: 2.9%
- Probability: 26.1%
- Game: Flyers vs. Penguins (8:00PM ET)
Simulations show value on Matvei Michkov anytime goal scorer here, with a 26.1% probability and 2.9% edge at +330 odds.
NHL player prop summary: Saturday, April 18, 2026
A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 7:58PM ET:
| Matchup | Prop | Odds | Edge | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flyers vs. Penguins | Matvei Michkov to score a point | +114 @ DraftKings | 4.1% | 50.8% |
| Flyers vs. Penguins | Jamie Drysdale to score a point | +195 @ DraftKings | 5.8% | 39.7% |
| Flyers vs. Penguins | Noah Cates to score a point | +175 @ DraftKings | 4.3% | 36.6% |
| Flyers vs. Penguins | Travis Sanheim to score a point | +210 @ DraftKings | 4.3% | 36.6% |
| Flyers vs. Penguins | Sean Couturier to score a point | +210 @ DraftKings | 3.9% | 36.2% |
| Flyers vs. Penguins | Jamie Drysdale to record an assist | +260 @ DraftKings | 4.5% | 32.3% |
| Flyers vs. Penguins | Travis Sanheim to record an assist | +270 @ DraftKings | 1.9% | 29.0% |
| Flyers vs. Penguins | Anthony Mantha anytime goal scorer | +295 @ DraftKings | 2.2% | 27.5% |
| Flyers vs. Penguins | Noah Cates to record an assist | +340 @ DraftKings | 4.1% | 26.8% |
| Flyers vs. Penguins | Matvei Michkov anytime goal scorer | +330 @ FanDuel | 2.9% | 26.1% |
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Conclusion
For April 18, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Matvei Michkov, Jamie Drysdale and Noah Cates. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.
Built using automation and human oversight, this article draws on the latest data to deliver accurate, timely insights. If using this article for betting, Dimers encourages responsible gambling.
Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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