NHL Friday player props: Home cooking for 3 snipers

We have a fruitful six-game slate ahead of us to begin the weekend. Let's waste no time in getting to a few props that pop off the page.

Timo Meier: Over 3.5 shots

The Devils are missing a ton of firepower up front in Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier, which has put more on Meier's plate.

Meier has made the most of his extra touches, generating shots at an absurd rate since the team's top pivots departed the lineup with injuries. Meier has piled up 27 shot attempts, 18 scoring chances, and 15 shots on target over the last three games. He leads the Devils - in some cases significantly - in all three categories.

Meier is skating on a line with Ondrej Palat and Dawson Mercer. Both are more complementary players than line drivers and are quite happy to defer when it comes to shooting the puck.

He's one of the league's best shot-creators at five-on-five and is much more of a focal point on the power play, given the team's injuries.

The matchup is primed for Meier to take advantage, as the Capitals rank bottom-10 in shot suppression against opposing right-wingers.

Odds: -118 (playable to -135)

Tage Thompson: Over 3.5 shots

Thompson hasn't enjoyed a lot of shooting success to date, but the process has been noticeably better at home than on the road.

He's averaging a healthy eight shot attempts per game in Buffalo, compared to just over six on the road.

Including last season's data, Thompson registered four shots or more in 81% of the games in which he attempted at least eight shots. The attempt volume is key, and we're seeing it from Thompson at home.

The Sabres are well-rested and chomping at the bit to rebound from a tough overtime loss on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Wild - who've really struggled defensively this year - were in action against the Rangers on Thursday night.

Thompson is fresh and, at home, should see advantageous matchups all night against a Wild side lacking a full tank. Expect him to capitalize.

Odds: -125 (playable to -135)

Jack Eichel: Over 3.5 shots

Eichel has been Mr. Consistent in the early going. He's registered four shots or more in nine of 14 games (64%) and has yet to finish short of that mark in consecutive games.

I don't see Eichel bucking that trend Friday night against the Sharks. They're abysmal, giving up shots in bulk on a nightly basis to anyone and everyone.

Eichel faced the Sharks once already and took full advantage, recording six shots on nine attempts.

The Sharks rank bottom-five in shot suppression against centers and were in action on Thursday night. This is a prime spot for Eichel to put forth a big offensive showing.

Odds: -122 (playable to -140)

Todd Cordell is a sports betting writer at theScore. Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, at @ToddCordell.