NHL Tuesday player props: 3 shooters to back
We have a jam-packed NHL card to work with today as 22 of the league's 32 teams will be in action.
There is no shortage of props to work through and, thus, plenty that stand out. Let's dive into three of my favorites.
Aleksander Barkov over 3.5 shots (-134)
Whatever you think of the Rangers as a whole, the reality is they aren't good at preventing shots. At five-on-five, they've allowed 61.66 attempts per 60 over the last 10 games, with only the Canadiens, Sharks, Sabres, and Blackhawks faring worse. Put simply, the Rangers are a team to target with shot props.
Perhaps no total is more appealing than Barkov's; the Finnish star has registered at least four shots on goal in six consecutive games. With last night's contest being a blowout, he only had to play 17 minutes, which should help keep the Panthers star fresh for this back-to-back situation. Expect Barkov to stay hot in a smash matchup.
Mark Scheifele over 2.5 shots (-118)
Scheifele is quietly starting to heat up. He ranks second on the Jets behind only Kyle Connor in both shot attempts and shots on goal over the last 10 games. He's actually been a little more productive on the road, too, going over the number in six of his last 10 while averaging 3.1 shots per contest.
Scheifele isn't an automatic hit, but he's certainly someone who can be relied upon in the right matchup. I would classify a date with the Flyers as such. They've allowed 33 shots per game over the last 10. Without the likes of Sean Couturier and Ryan Ellis, they don't have high-end defensive players to slow down the opposing team's best weapons.
Jakob Chychrun over 2.5 shots (-125)
Chychrun is a sneaky good play tonight. He's been a shooting machine since returning to the lineup, attempting a team-high 36 shots through just six games. That kind of volume makes him a threat to hit on any given night.
While the Avalanche are one of the league's elite teams, they do give up a fair amount to defenders. They concede 9.5 shots on goal per game to defensemen, which slots them 24th in the league. Colorado is susceptible to blue-liners, and Chychrun is shooting more than anybody on the Coyotes. I think this total should be at 3.5.
Todd Cordell is a sports betting writer at theScore. Be sure to follow him on Twitter @ToddCordell.