NHL player props today: Wednesday's best props include Cale Makar [10/7/2026]

Cale Makar under 2.5 shots on goal (-140)

• Edge: 3.7%
• Probability: 62.0%
• Game: Avalanche vs. Jets (7:30PM ET)

Our model has flagged value on Avalanche's Cale Makar going under 2.5 shots on goal. A probability of 62.0% gives this play an edge of 3.7% at -140 odds.

Cole Hutson over 1.5 shots on goal (-130)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 61.6%
• Game: Penguins vs. Capitals (7:30PM ET)

Cole Hutson’s shots on goal prop shows a 61.6% probability and an 5.1% edge at -130 odds, according to our model.

Jackson LaCombe to score a point (-130)

• Edge: 4.7%
• Probability: 61.3%
• Game: Oilers vs. Ducks (10:00PM ET)

The data highlights value on Jackson LaCombe to score a point, with simulations showing a 61.3% probability and a 4.7% edge at -130.

Evgeni Malkin to score a point (-120)

• Edge: 2.2%
• Probability: 56.7%
• Game: Penguins vs. Capitals (7:30PM ET)

Our model finds value on Evgeni Malkin to score a point, with a 56.7% probability and an edge of 2.2% at -120 odds.

T.J. Hughes under 1.5 shots on goal (+120)

• Edge: 11.0%
• Probability: 56.5%
• Game: Avalanche vs. Jets (7:30PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on T.J. Hughes under 1.5 shots on goal for Avalanche, showing an edge of 11.0% at +120 odds.

Jackson LaCombe to record an assist (+105)

• Edge: 7.0%
• Probability: 55.7%
• Game: Oilers vs. Ducks (10:00PM ET)

Jackson LaCombe’s assist prop shows an edge of 7.0% at +105 odds, supported by a 55.7% probability according to our model.

Connor McDavid over 3.5 shots on goal (+130)

• Edge: 7.3%
• Probability: 50.8%
• Game: Oilers vs. Ducks (10:00PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Connor McDavid over 3.5 shots on goal for Oilers, with a 50.8% probability and a 7.3% edge at +130 odds.

Cole Hutson to score a point (+130)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 47.8%
• Game: Penguins vs. Capitals (7:30PM ET)

The data shows value on Cole Hutson to score a point, supported by a 47.8% probability at +130 odds and an edge of 4.3%.

Mikael Granlund to record an assist (+140)

• Edge: 2.4%
• Probability: 44.0%
• Game: Oilers vs. Ducks (10:00PM ET)

A 2.4% edge on the assist line makes Mikael Granlund a value play in Oilers vs. Ducks, supported by a 44.0% probability at +140 odds.

Evgeni Malkin to record an assist (+150)

• Edge: 2.5%
• Probability: 42.5%
• Game: Penguins vs. Capitals (7:30PM ET)

Simulations show value on Evgeni Malkin to record an assist here, with a 42.5% probability and 2.5% edge at +150 odds.

NHL player prop summary: Wednesday, October 7, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 6:41PM ET:

Conclusion

For October 7, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Cale Makar, Cole Hutson and Jackson LaCombe. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

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