NHL Tuesday player props: Backing volume shooters
We have a full slate of games on the docket tonight, which means the return of shot props! We've posted a 61-43 record and are up 17.66 units on the season.
Let's get into our best bets as we try to keep climbing.
Steven Stamkos over 2.5 shots on goal (+110)
Stamkos has recorded at least three shots on goal in seven of the last 10 games on the road. I like his chances of continuing that trend tonight against an injury-plagued Montreal Canadiens side that is bleeding shots.
At five-on-five, the Canadiens have allowed 66 shot attempts - including 39 shots on goal - per 60 minutes over the last 10 games. Both totals rank them dead last. And they posted those numbers with Jeff Petry, their best defender, in the lineup. One can only imagine how they'll fare without him.
Montreal has also struggled to suppress shots while killing penalties, sitting 28th in shots against per 60 in that time. Stamkos is a go-to shooter on the man advantage so he figures to benefit most from this advantageous spot.
Given Stamkos' road success and this mouth-watering matchup, I'm happy to back him at plus money.
Timo Meier over 3.5 shots on goal (-115)
Death, taxes, and Timo Meier going over his shot totals. He has amassed at least four shots on target in eight of his last 10 games and has averaged 4.9 in that span.
Meier has done his best work on home soil, going over the number in six of seven tries while recording 5.1 shots on target per contest.
While the Calgary Flames are a strong defensive side, they're much more exploitable on the road.
They concede only 23.33 shots on goal per 60 in their own building, which comfortably ranks them first. However, Calgary allows more than 31 shots per 60 on the road, putting it 17th in the league.
The Sharks will no doubt look to get their sniper in favorable matchups and, at home, they should be able to do just that. Back Meier to stay hot against the Flames.
Todd Cordell is a sports betting writer at theScore. Be sure to follow him on Twitter @ToddCordell.