NHL Playoffs player props today: Thursday's best props include Matvei Michkov [5/7/2026]

Matvei Michkov under 1.5 shots on goal (-115)

• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 56.7%
• Game: Hurricanes vs. Flyers (8:00PM ET)

Our model has flagged value on Philadelphia's Matvei Michkov going under 1.5 shots on goal. A probability of 56.7% gives this play an edge of 3.2% at -115 odds.

Nikolaj Ehlers to record an assist (+160)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 44.5%
• Game: Hurricanes vs. Flyers (8:00PM ET)

Nikolaj Ehlers’s an assist prop shows a 44.5% probability and an 6.0% edge at +160 odds, according to our model.

Jamie Drysdale to score a point (+190)

• Edge: 7.8%
• Probability: 42.2%
• Game: Hurricanes vs. Flyers (8:00PM ET)

The data highlights value on Jamie Drysdale to score a point, with simulations showing a 42.2% probability and a 7.8% edge at +190.

Travis Sanheim to score a point (+195)

• Edge: 6.1%
• Probability: 40.0%
• Game: Hurricanes vs. Flyers (8:00PM ET)

Our model finds value on Travis Sanheim to score a point, with a 40.0% probability and an edge of 6.1% at +195 odds.

Jamie Drysdale to record an assist (+250)

• Edge: 5.8%
• Probability: 34.4%
• Game: Hurricanes vs. Flyers (8:00PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Jamie Drysdale to record an assist for Philadelphia, showing an edge of 5.8% at +250 odds.

Christian Dvorak to record an assist (+220)

• Edge: 1.4%
• Probability: 32.6%
• Game: Hurricanes vs. Flyers (8:00PM ET)

Christian Dvorak’s assist prop shows an edge of 1.4% at +220 odds, supported by a 32.6% probability according to our model.

Travis Sanheim to record an assist (+260)

• Edge: 2.2%
• Probability: 30.0%
• Game: Hurricanes vs. Flyers (8:00PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Travis Sanheim to record an assist for Philadelphia, with a 30.0% probability and a 2.2% edge at +260 odds.

Porter Martone to record an assist (+290)

• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 29.8%
• Game: Hurricanes vs. Flyers (8:00PM ET)

The data shows value on Porter Martone to record an assist, supported by a 29.8% probability at +290 odds and an edge of 4.1%.

Porter Martone anytime goal scorer (+310)

• Edge: 2.6%
• Probability: 27.0%
• Game: Hurricanes vs. Flyers (8:00PM ET)

A 2.6% edge on the anytime goal line makes Porter Martone a value play in Hurricanes vs. Flyers, supported by a 27.0% probability at +310 odds.

Tyson Foerster anytime goal scorer (+370)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 26.6%
• Game: Hurricanes vs. Flyers (8:00PM ET)

Simulations show value on Tyson Foerster anytime goal scorer here, with a 26.6% probability and 5.3% edge at +370 odds.

NHL player prop summary: Thursday, May 7, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 5:40AM ET:

Prop	Odds	Edge	Probability
Matvei Michkov under 1.5 shots on goal	-115 @ DraftKings	3.2%	56.7%
Nikolaj Ehlers to record an assist	+160 @ DraftKings	6.0%	44.5%
Jamie Drysdale to score a point	+190 @ DraftKings	6.1%	40.0%
Travis Sanheim to score a point	+195 @ DraftKings	6.1%	40.0%
Jamie Drysdale to record an assist	+250 @ DraftKings	5.8%	34.4%
Christian Dvorak to record an assist	+220 @ DraftKings	1.4%	32.6%
Travis Sanheim to record an assist	+260 @ DraftKings	2.2%	30.0%
Porter Martone to record an assist	+290 @ DraftKings	4.1%	29.8%
Porter Martone first goal scorer	+310 @ DraftKings	2.6%	27.0%
Tyson Foerster anytime goal scorer	+370 @ DraftKings	5.3%	26.6%

Conclusion

For May 7, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Matvei Michkov, Nikolaj Ehlers and Jamie Drysdale. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

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