NHL player props today: Thursday's best props include Alex Steeves [12/18/2025]

Alex Steeves anytime goal scorer (+390)

• Edge: 11.8%
• Probability: 32.2%
• Game: Oilers vs. Bruins (7:00PM ET)

Our model has flagged value on Boston's Alex Steeves scoring a goal. A probability of 32.2% gives this play an edge of 11.8% at +390 odds.

Jamie Drysdale to score a point (+210)

• Edge: 10.5%
• Probability: 42.8%
• Game: Flyers vs. Sabres (7:30PM ET)

Jamie Drysdale’s a point prop shows a 42.8% probability and an 10.5% edge at +210 odds, according to our model.

Ethan Cardwell anytime goal scorer (+1100)

• Edge: 10.1%
• Probability: 18.4%
• Game: Stars vs. Sharks (10:00PM ET)

The data highlights value on Ethan Cardwell anytime goal scorer, with simulations showing an 18.4% probability and a 10.1% edge at +1100.

Ivan Demidov anytime goal scorer (+350)

• Edge: 9.7%
• Probability: 32.0%
• Game: Blackhawks vs. Canadiens (7:00PM ET)

Our model finds value on Ivan Demidov to score a goal, with a 32.0% probability and an edge of 9.7% at +350 odds.

John Klingberg anytime goal scorer (+850)

• Edge: 8.5%
• Probability: 19.0%
• Game: Stars vs. Sharks (10:00PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on John Klingberg as an anytime goal scorer for San Jose, showing an edge of 8.5% at +850 odds.

Sean Monahan over 1.5 shots on goal (+100)

• Edge: 8.5%
• Probability: 58.5%
• Game: Wild vs. Blue Jackets (7:00PM ET)

Sean Monahan’s shots on goal prop shows an edge of 8.5% at +100 odds, supported by a 58.5% probability according to our model.

Adam Gaudette anytime goal scorer (+625)

• Edge: 8.1%
• Probability: 21.9%
• Game: Stars vs. Sharks (10:00PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Adam Gaudette anytime goal scorer for San Jose, with a 21.9% probability and a 8.1% edge at +625 odds.

Jamie Drysdale to record an assist (+270)

• Edge: 7.9%
• Probability: 34.9%
• Game: Flyers vs. Sabres (7:30PM ET)

The data shows value on Jamie Drysdale to record an assist, supported by a 34.9% probability at +270 odds and an edge of 7.9%.

Ilya Mikheyev anytime goal scorer (+475)

• Edge: 7.8%
• Probability: 25.2%
• Game: Blackhawks vs. Canadiens (7:00PM ET)

A 7.8% edge on the anytime goal line makes Ilya Mikheyev a value play in Blackhawks vs. Canadiens, supported by a 25.2% probability at +475 odds.

Ryan Donato anytime goal scorer (+500)

• Edge: 7.3%
• Probability: 23.9%
• Game: Blackhawks vs. Canadiens (7:00PM ET)

Simulations show value on Ryan Donato anytime goal scorer here, with a 23.9% probability and 7.3% edge at +500 odds.

NHL player prop summary: Thursday, December 18, 2025

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

Matchup	Prop	Odds	Edge	Probability
Oilers vs. Bruins	Alex Steeves anytime goal scorer	+390 @ DraftKings	11.8%	32.2%
Flyers vs. Sabres	Jamie Drysdale to score a point	+210 @ DraftKings	10.5%	42.8%
Stars vs. Sharks	Ethan Cardwell anytime goal scorer	+1100 @ DraftKings	9.7%	32.0%
Blackhawks vs. Canadiens	Ivan Demidov anytime goal scorer	+350 @ DraftKings	9.7%	32.0%
Stars vs. Sharks	John Klingberg anytime goal scorer	+850 @ DraftKings	8.5%	19.0%
Wild vs. Blue Jackets	Sean Monahan over 1.5 shots on goal	+100 @ BetMGM	8.5%	58.5%
Stars vs. Sharks	Adam Gaudette anytime goal scorer	+625 @ FanDuel	8.1%	21.9%
Flyers vs. Sabres	Jamie Drysdale to record an assist	+270 @ DraftKings	7.9%	34.9%
Blackhawks vs. Canadiens	Ilya Mikheyev first goal scorer	+475 @ DraftKings	7.8%	25.2%
Blackhawks vs. Canadiens	Ryan Donato anytime goal scorer	+500 @ DraftKings	7.3%	23.9%

Conclusion

For December 18, 2025, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Alex Steeves, Jamie Drysdale and Ethan Cardwell. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

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