NHL Tuesday player props: 3 forwards to target

Shot totals continue to treat us very well, as we've profited in four consecutive posts, including picking up a 3-0 sweep along the way.

Let's look at the some of the best values for Tuesday night's slate.

Brayden Point over 2.5 shots (-125)

Brayden Point is quietly on a nice little shooting run, registering at least four shots in three consecutive games and generating 14 total over that span.

The Tampa Bay Lightning have been playing him on the wing with Anthony Cirelli rather than with the marquee stars they have, and having more puck to go around has led to a bigger offensive role and higher shot volume.

Point's line isn't going to garner attention from the Toronto Maple Leafs' best matchup units, and Cirelli nor Alex Killorn are likely to be overly trigger-happy. This is a good spot for Point to keep firing.

Mitch Marner over 2.5 shots (-167)

I generally try and dig up plays close to even money, but I think Mitch Marner is worth the price of admission here. He has hit the over in five of seven meetings against the Lightning this year, averaging 7.4 attempts per contest - well above his season average of 5.9 attempts.

Now Marner finds himself back on home soil, where Sheldon Keefe can get him more advantageous matchups than possible on the road. That's a nice plus.

I also expect Keefe to rely even more heavily on his stars in this spot. He'll leave no stone unturned to avoid letting the back-to-back champions put the Leafs on the brink, especially with Game 6 coming in their building.

The Leafs should put their best foot forward in this game, meaning Marner will be among those leading the charge.

Evander Kane over 3.5 shots (-125)

Evander Kane is at another level with his shot generation right now. The gritty winger is throwing pucks at the net every chance he gets, piling up 36 attempts and 23 shots on target through just four games. That equates to nine attempts and nearly six shots on goal per game - insane volume.

Playing on a line with Connor McDavid means you get the puck in dangerous areas a lot, and Kane clearly isn't shy about taking those chances.

To put his shot volume into perspective, Kane is 12 attempts - and 10 shots on target - ahead of the next closest Edmonton Oilers player.

With the series all squared up, you can bet the Oilers will lean heavily on their big guns in this game. Expect Kane to play a big part once again.

Todd Cordell is a sports betting writer at theScore. Be sure to follow him on Twitter @ToddCordell.