NHL player props today: Thursday's best props include Trevor Connelly [10/8/2026]

Trevor Connelly over 1.5 shots on goal (-140)

• Edge: 17.1%
• Probability: 75.4%
• Game: Maple Leafs vs. Golden Knights (10:00PM ET)

Our model has flagged value on Golden Knights' Trevor Connelly going over 1.5 shots on goal. A probability of 75.4% gives this play an edge of 17.1% at -140 odds.

Roman Kantserov over 1.5 shots on goal (-160)

• Edge: 11.1%
• Probability: 72.6%
• Game: Blackhawks vs. Islanders (7:30PM ET)

Roman Kantserov’s shots on goal prop shows a 72.6% probability and an 11.1% edge at -160 odds, according to our model.

William Karlsson over 1.5 shots on goal (-185)

• Edge: 4.7%
• Probability: 69.6%
• Game: Maple Leafs vs. Golden Knights (10:00PM ET)

The data highlights value on William Karlsson over 1.5 shots on goal, with simulations showing a 69.6% probability and a 4.7% edge at -185.

Filip Forsberg over 2.5 shots on goal (-150)

• Edge: 7.6%
• Probability: 67.6%
• Game: Predators vs. Canadiens (7:00PM ET)

Our model finds value on Filip Forsberg over 2.5 shots on goal, with a 67.6% probability and an edge of 7.6% at -150 odds.

Nikita Kucherov over 2.5 shots on goal (-165)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 66.9%
• Game: Wild vs. Lightning (7:00PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Nikita Kucherov over 2.5 shots on goal for Lightning, showing an edge of 4.6% at -165 odds.

Jonathan Marchessault over 1.5 shots on goal (-150)

• Edge: 6.5%
• Probability: 66.5%
• Game: Predators vs. Canadiens (7:00PM ET)

Jonathan Marchessault’s shots on goal prop shows an edge of 6.5% at -150 odds, supported by a 66.5% probability according to our model.

Brandon Hagel over 2.5 shots on goal (-140)

• Edge: 7.1%
• Probability: 65.4%
• Game: Wild vs. Lightning (7:00PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Brandon Hagel over 2.5 shots on goal for Lightning, with a 65.4% probability and a 7.1% edge at -140 odds.

Jamie Drysdale under 1.5 shots on goal (-160)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 64.6%
• Game: Flyers vs. Senators (7:00PM ET)

The data shows value on Jamie Drysdale under 1.5 shots on goal, supported by a 64.6% probability at -160 odds and an edge of 3.1%.

William Carrier under 1.5 shots on goal (-150)

• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 63.2%
• Game: Canucks vs. Hurricanes (7:00PM ET)

A 3.2% edge on the under 1.5 shots on goal line makes William Carrier a value play in Canucks vs. Hurricanes, supported by a 63.2% probability at -150 odds.

Ross Colton over 1.5 shots on goal (-125)

• Edge: 7.6%
• Probability: 63.2%
• Game: Predators vs. Canadiens (7:00PM ET)

Simulations show value on Ross Colton over 1.5 shots on goal here, with a 63.2% probability and 7.6% edge at -125 odds.

NHL player prop summary: Thursday, October 8, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 6:01PM ET:

Conclusion

For October 8, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Trevor Connelly, Roman Kantserov and William Karlsson. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

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