NHL player props today: Friday's best props include Ben Kindel [10/16/2026]

Ben Kindel over 1.5 shots on goal (-135)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 61.9%
• Game: Penguins vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET)

Our model has found value on Penguins' Ben Kindel going over 1.5 shots on goal. A probability of 61.9% gives this play an edge of 4.5% at -135 odds.

Judd Caulfield under 1.5 shots on goal (-115)

• Edge: 6.9%
• Probability: 60.4%
• Game: Bruins vs. Ducks (10:00PM ET)

Judd Caulfield’s shots on goal prop shows a 60.4% probability and an 6.9% edge at -115 odds, according to our model.

Leo Carlsson to record an assist (+130)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 46.4%
• Game: Bruins vs. Ducks (10:00PM ET)

The data highlights value on Leo Carlsson to record an assist, with simulations showing a 46.4% probability and a 2.9% edge at +130.

Beckett Sennecke to record an assist (+140)

• Edge: 3.7%
• Probability: 45.3%
• Game: Bruins vs. Ducks (10:00PM ET)

Our model finds value on Beckett Sennecke to record an assist, with a 45.3% probability and an edge of 3.7% at +140 odds.

Martin Necas anytime goal scorer (+175)

• Edge: 2.2%
• Probability: 38.6%
• Game: Penguins vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Martin Necas as an anytime goal scorer for Avalanche, showing an edge of 2.2% at +175 odds.

Brock Nelson anytime goal scorer (+240)

• Edge: 1.1%
• Probability: 30.5%
• Game: Penguins vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET)

Brock Nelson’s anytime goal scorer prop shows an edge of 1.1% at +240 odds, supported by a 30.5% probability according to our model.

Artturi Lehkonen anytime goal scorer (+290)

• Edge: 4.8%
• Probability: 30.4%
• Game: Penguins vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Artturi Lehkonen anytime goal scorer for Avalanche, with a 30.4% probability and a 4.8% edge at +290 odds.

Bryan Rust anytime goal scorer (+275)

• Edge: 1.9%
• Probability: 28.6%
• Game: Penguins vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET)

The data shows value on Bryan Rust anytime goal scorer, supported by a 28.6% probability at +275 odds and an edge of 1.9%.

Parker Kelly anytime goal scorer (+700)

• Edge: 6.8%
• Probability: 19.3%
• Game: Penguins vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET)

A 6.8% edge on the anytime goal line makes Parker Kelly a value play in Penguins vs. Avalanche, supported by a 19.3% probability at +700 odds.

A.J. Greer anytime goal scorer (+650)

• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 17.4%
• Game: Bruins vs. Ducks (10:00PM ET)

Simulations show value on A.J. Greer anytime goal scorer here, with a 17.4% probability and 4.1% edge at +650 odds.

NHL player prop summary: Friday, October 16, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 6:26PM ET:

Conclusion

For October 16, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Ben Kindel, Judd Caulfield and Leo Carlsson. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

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