Thursday is sure to be a busy day in the hockey world. There are 9 games on tonight’s slate, which means there are plenty of betting options out there. We are taking a deeper dive into a pair of tonight’s matchups and choosing 2 player props we think have a great chance of hitting. Along with these props, be sure to check out our full game previews for all 9 matchups tonight. You can also follow Pickswise and myself on Twitter for plenty of betting content covering all sports.
Now let’s get to it.
Timo Meier over 0.5 points (-120)
Line available at FanDuel at time of publishing
Timo Meier is in a groove. The 25-year-old winger is San Jose’s leading scorer with 22 points (11 goals, 11 assists) in 17 games so far this season. He has caught fire as of late, tallying 7 points (5 goals, 2 assists) over his last 4 games. He does a great job of generating pressure, and isn’t afraid to throw pucks on net. Meier is getting plenty of ice time on San Jose’s top line, as well as their top power play unit. Overall, Meier has been a key piece in the Sharks’ better-than-expected start, and he is a big reason why they have won 4 of their last 5 games.
Tonight, Meier and the Sharks face the Islanders. Things have not gone as planned for the Isles so far this season. They enter tonight’s matchup with an underwhelming 5-10-2 record, and they have lost 8 games in a row. Usually a stingy defensive team, the Islanders are giving up 3.00 goals per game — which ranks 20th in the league. This will be their first game since last Friday, as 2 of their games this week were cancelled due to COVID-19 protocols. That means they could be a bit rusty and may not be adjusted to game speed right away. The Sharks are playing with some momentum right now, and Meier will be looking to put the pressure on early and often. Look for Meier to find the scoresheet.
