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NHL Player Props Today: Sunday's Top Plays Include Anton Lundell [5/18/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
The best NHL player prop picks for Sunday.
Our NHL player props for Sunday, May 18, 2025, are locked in, chosen through state-of-the-art simulations and machine learning techniques.
These picks are designed to enhance your betting strategy and feature players such as Anton Lundell, Carter Verhaeghe and Matthew Knies.
Three of today's prop betting opportunities are listed below, with Dimers Pro members receiving unlimited access to our full suite of prop picks, including the top NHL prop of the day.
Today's full list of NHL prop bets is led by a player in the Panthers vs. Maple Leafs game to score an anytime goal, with our in-house predictive model finding an edge of 9% at -125 odds.
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While the NHL prop picks on this page for Sunday are sorted by win probability, betting on likelihood alone means leaving money on the table.
Savvy bettors chase edge—not just probability—and the highest-edge picks are reserved for Dimers Pro users to give them the best shot at winning.
Anton Lundell Over 1.5 Shots on Goal (-148)
- Probability: 66.3%
- Edge: 6.7%
- Game: Panthers vs. Maple Leafs (7:30PM ET)
Our model has found a strong NHL prop for Sunday's Panthers vs. Maple Leafs game, focusing on Florida's Anton Lundell. With a 66.3% chance of hitting, we suggest betting on Anton Lundell Over 1.5 Shots on Goal at -148 odds, offering an edge of 6.7%.
Carter Verhaeghe Over 2.5 Shots on Goal (-135)
- Probability: 65.5%
- Edge: 8.1%
- Game: Panthers vs. Maple Leafs (7:30PM ET)
Our model has identified another high-probability prop for today's NHL action, with Florida's Carter Verhaeghe in our sights in the Panthers-Maple Leafs game. We recommend betting on Carter Verhaeghe Over 2.5 Shots on Goal with an edge of 8.1% at -135 odds.
Matthew Knies Over 1.5 Shots on Goal (-125)
- Probability: 65.0%
- Edge: 9.5%
- Game: Panthers vs. Maple Leafs (7:30PM ET)
According to our analysis, another strong prop for Sunday's NHL action focuses on Toronto's Matthew Knies in the Panthers vs. Maple Leafs matchup. Our recommended bet is Matthew Knies Over 1.5 Shots on Goal at -125 odds, with a 65.0% chance of hitting and a 9.5% edge..
NHL Player Prop Picks: Sunday, May 18, 2025
A quick summary of today’s top three props by probability according to our model as of 6:56PM ET:
| Matchup | Prop | Odds | Probability | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers vs. Maple Leafs | Anton Lundell Over 1.5 Shots on Goal | -148 @ DraftKings | 66.3% | 6.7% |
| Panthers vs. Maple Leafs | Carter Verhaeghe Over 2.5 Shots on Goal | -135 @ DraftKings | 65.5% | 8.1% |
| Panthers vs. Maple Leafs | Matthew Knies Over 1.5 Shots on Goal | -125 @ BetMGM | 65.0% | 9.5% |
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Conclusion
For May 18, 2025, our NHL prop bets are locked and loaded, featuring players like Anton Lundell, Carter Verhaeghe and Matthew Knies. Backed by advanced simulations, these picks are here to make sure you're betting smarter, not harder.
With the help of AI and automation, this article delivers today's NHL prop bets and insights quickly and accurately, while human oversight ensures high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from current data to help you make informed decisions.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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