NHL player props today: Thursday's best props include Aatu Raty [1/15/2026]

Dimers' NHL props are live for January 15, 2026, with today's top betting edges led by the likes of Aatu Raty, Linus Karlsson and Evander Kane.

Our NHL player props model runs continuously, analyzing every matchup, including Kraken vs. Bruins and Canadiens vs. Sabres, to surface the best NHL player prop bets across the market.

List of NHL prop picks for Thursday, 1/15

Sourced from 140+ total props today, below are the top ten NHL player props for January 15, ranked by edge.

Aatu Raty anytime goal scorer (+1000)

• Edge: 11.5%
• Probability: 20.6%
• Game: Canucks vs. Blue Jackets (7:00PM ET)

Our model has flagged value on Vancouver's Aatu Raty scoring a goal. A probability of 20.6% gives this play an edge of 11.5% at +1000 odds.

Linus Karlsson anytime goal scorer (+450)

• Edge: 10.6%
• Probability: 28.8%
• Game: Canucks vs. Blue Jackets (7:00PM ET)

Linus Karlsson’s anytime goal scorer prop shows a 28.8% probability and an 10.6% edge at +450 odds, according to our model.

Evander Kane to record an assist (+290)

• Edge: 10.6%
• Probability: 36.2%
• Game: Canucks vs. Blue Jackets (7:00PM ET)

The data highlights value on Evander Kane to record an assist, with simulations showing a 36.2% probability and a 10.6% edge at +290.

Evander Kane to score a point (+145)

• Edge: 10.5%
• Probability: 51.3%
• Game: Canucks vs. Blue Jackets (7:00PM ET)

Our model finds value on Evander Kane to score a point, with a 51.3% probability and an edge of 10.5% at +145 odds.

Owen Power to record an assist (+310)

• Edge: 10.2%
• Probability: 34.6%
• Game: Canadiens vs. Sabres (7:00PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Owen Power to record an assist for Buffalo, showing an edge of 10.2% at +310 odds.

Ivan Demidov over 1.5 shots on goal (+105)

• Edge: 9.7%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Game: Canadiens vs. Sabres (7:00PM ET)

Ivan Demidov’s shots on goal prop shows an edge of 9.7% at +105 odds, supported by a 58.4% probability according to our model.

Owen Power to score a point (+230)

• Edge: 9.0%
• Probability: 39.3%
• Game: Canadiens vs. Sabres (7:00PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Owen Power to score a point for Buffalo, with a 39.3% probability and a 9.0% edge at +230 odds.

Alex Steeves anytime goal scorer (+475)

• Edge: 8.1%
• Probability: 25.5%
• Game: Kraken vs. Bruins (8:00PM ET)

The data shows value on Alex Steeves anytime goal scorer, supported by a 25.5% probability at +475 odds and an edge of 8.1%.

Dryden Hunt under 1.5 shots on goal (-154)

• Edge: 7.8%
• Probability: 68.4%
• Game: Flames vs. Blackhawks (8:30PM ET)

A 7.8% edge on the under 0.5 shots on goal line makes Dryden Hunt a value play in Flames vs. Blackhawks, supported by a 68.4% probability at -154 odds.

Aliaksei Protas anytime goal scorer (+250)

• Edge: 7.7%
• Probability: 36.3%
• Game: Sharks vs. Capitals (7:00PM ET)

Simulations show value on Aliaksei Protas anytime goal scorer here, with a 36.3% probability and 7.7% edge at +250 odds.

NHL player prop summary: Thursday, January 15, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by edge according to our model as of 6:58PM ET:

Matchup	Prop	Odds	Edge	Probability
Canucks vs. Blue Jackets	Aatu Raty anytime goal scorer	+1000 @ DraftKings	11.5%	20.6%
Canucks vs. Blue Jackets	Linus Karlsson anytime goal scorer	+450 @ DraftKings	10.6%	28.8%
Canucks vs. Blue Jackets	Evander Kane to record an assist	+290 @ DraftKings	10.5%	51.3%
Canucks vs. Blue Jackets	Evander Kane to score a point	+145 @ DraftKings	10.5%	51.3%
Canadiens vs. Sabres	Owen Power to record an assist	+310 @ DraftKings	10.2%	34.6%
Canadiens vs. Sabres	Ivan Demidov over 1.5 shots on goal	+105 @ DraftKings	9.7%	58.4%
Canadiens vs. Sabres	Owen Power to score a point	+230 @ DraftKings	9.0%	39.3%
Kraken vs. Bruins	Alex Steeves anytime goal scorer	+475 @ DraftKings	8.1%	25.5%
Flames vs. Blackhawks	Dryden Hunt under 0.5 shots on goal	-154 @ DraftKings	7.8%	68.4%
Sharks vs. Capitals	Aliaksei Protas anytime goal scorer	+250 @ FanDuel	7.7%	36.3%

Conclusion

For January 15, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Aatu Raty, Linus Karlsson and Evander Kane. 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.