NHL player props today: Easter Sunday best props include Juraj Slafkovsky [4/5/2026]

Juraj Slafkovsky under 2.5 shots on goal (-135)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 61.8%
• Game: Devils vs. Canadiens (7:00PM ET)

Our model has found value on Montreal's Juraj Slafkovsky going under 2.5 shots on goal. A probability of 61.8% gives this play an edge of 4.4% at -135 odds.

Connor McMichael over 1.5 shots on goal (-115)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 58.5%
• Game: Capitals vs. Rangers (7:00PM ET)

Connor McMichael’s shots on goal prop shows a 58.5% probability and an 5.0% edge at -115 odds, according to our model.

Gustav Forsling over 1.5 shots on goal (+100)

• Edge: 7.4%
• Probability: 57.4%
• Game: Panthers vs. Penguins (3:00PM ET)

The data highlights value on Gustav Forsling over 1.5 shots on goal, with simulations showing a 57.4% probability and a 7.4% edge at +100.

Dylan Strome to score a point (-105)

• Edge: 1.9%
• Probability: 53.1%
• Game: Capitals vs. Rangers (7:00PM ET)

Our model finds value on Dylan Strome to score a point, with a 53.1% probability and an edge of 1.9% at -105 odds.

Artturi Lehkonen under 1.5 shots on goal (+110)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 51.5%
• Game: Blues vs. Avalanche (9:30PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Artturi Lehkonen under 1.5 shots on goal for Colorado, showing an edge of 3.9% at +110 odds.

Gabriel Landeskog to score a point (+100)

• Edge: 1.0%
• Probability: 51.0%
• Game: Blues vs. Avalanche (9:30PM ET)

Gabriel Landeskog’s point prop shows an edge of 1.0% at +100 odds, supported by a 51.0% probability according to our model.

Devon Toews under 1.5 shots on goal (+114)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 50.5%
• Game: Blues vs. Avalanche (9:30PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Devon Toews under 1.5 shots on goal for Colorado, with a 50.5% probability and a 3.8% edge at +114 odds.

Aliaksei Protas to score a point (+120)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 50.1%
• Game: Capitals vs. Rangers (7:00PM ET)

The data shows value on Aliaksei Protas to score a point, supported by a 50.1% probability at +120 odds and an edge of 4.6%.

Nazem Kadri over 2.5 shots on goal (+120)

• Edge: 3.0%
• Probability: 48.5%
• Game: Blues vs. Avalanche (9:30PM ET)

A 3.0% edge on the over 0.5 shots on goal line makes Nazem Kadri a value play in Blues vs. Avalanche, supported by a 48.5% probability at +120 odds.

J.T. Miller over 0.5 an assist (+135)

• Edge: 3.7%
• Probability: 46.3%
• Game: Capitals vs. Rangers (7:00PM ET)

Simulations show value on J.T. Miller over 0.5 an assist here, with a 46.3% probability and 3.7% edge at +135 odds.

NHL player prop summary: Sunday, April 5, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 2:55PM ET:

Matchup	Prop	Odds	Edge	Probability
Devils vs. Canadiens	Juraj Slafkovsky under 2.5 shots on goal	-135 @ BetMGM	4.4%	61.8%
Capitals vs. Rangers	Connor McMichael over 1.5 shots on goal	-115 @ DraftKings	5.0%	58.5%
Panthers vs. Penguins	Gustav Forsling over 1.5 shots on goal	+100 @ BetMGM	1.9%	53.1%
Capitals vs. Rangers	Dylan Strome to score a point	-105 @ DraftKings	1.9%	53.1%
Blues vs. Avalanche	Artturi Lehkonen under 1.5 shots on goal	+110 @ BetMGM	3.9%	51.5%
Blues vs. Avalanche	Gabriel Landeskog to score a point	+100 @ DraftKings	1.0%	51.0%
Blues vs. Avalanche	Devon Toews under 1.5 shots on goal	+114 @ DraftKings	3.8%	50.5%
Capitals vs. Rangers	Aliaksei Protas to score a point	+120 @ DraftKings	4.6%	50.1%
Blues vs. Avalanche	Nazem Kadri over 0.5 shots on goal	+120 @ DraftKings	3.0%	48.5%
Capitals vs. Rangers	J.T. Miller over 0.5 an assist	+135 @ DraftKings	3.7%	46.3%

Conclusion

For April 5, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Juraj Slafkovsky, Connor McMichael and Gustav Forsling. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

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