NHL player props today: Friday's best props include Linus Karlsson [1/2/2026]

Dimers' NHL props are live for January 02, 2026, with today's top betting edges led by the likes of Linus Karlsson, Evander Kane and Aatu Raty.

Our NHL player props model runs continuously, analyzing every matchup, including Wild vs. Ducks and Rangers vs. Panthers, to surface the best NHL player prop bets across the market.

List of NHL prop picks for Friday, 1/2

Sourced from 65+ total props today, below are the top ten NHL player props for January 2, ranked by edge.

Linus Karlsson anytime goal scorer (+460)

• Edge: 12.4%
• Probability: 30.2%
• Game: Kraken vs. Canucks (10:30PM ET)

Our model has flagged value on Vancouver's Linus Karlsson scoring a goal. A probability of 30.2% gives this play an edge of 12.4% at +460 odds.

Evander Kane to record an assist (+250)

• Edge: 11.2%
• Probability: 39.8%
• Game: Kraken vs. Canucks (10:30PM ET)

Evander Kane’s an assist prop shows a 39.8% probability and an 11.2% edge at +250 odds, according to our model.

Evander Kane to score a point (+120)

• Edge: 8.9%
• Probability: 54.4%
• Game: Kraken vs. Canucks (10:30PM ET)

The data highlights value on Evander Kane to score a point, with simulations showing a 54.4% probability and an 8.9% edge at +120.

Aatu Raty anytime goal scorer (+1000)

• Edge: 8.7%
• Probability: 17.8%
• Game: Kraken vs. Canucks (10:30PM ET)

Our model finds value on Aatu Raty to score a goal, with a 17.8% probability and an edge of 8.7% at +1000 odds.

Kaapo Kakko to score a point (+150)

• Edge: 8.1%
• Probability: 48.1%
• Game: Kraken vs. Canucks (10:30PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Kaapo Kakko to score a point for Seattle, showing an edge of 8.1% at +150 odds.

Frederick Gaudreau anytime goal scorer (+550)

• Edge: 8.1%
• Probability: 23.5%
• Game: Kraken vs. Canucks (10:30PM ET)

Frederick Gaudreau’s anytime goal scorer prop shows an edge of 8.1% at +550 odds, supported by a 23.5% probability according to our model.

Nils Hoglander anytime goal scorer (+750)

• Edge: 6.9%
• Probability: 18.7%
• Game: Kraken vs. Canucks (10:30PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Nils Hoglander anytime goal scorer for Vancouver, with a 18.7% probability and a 6.9% edge at +750 odds.

Kaapo Kakko to record an assist (+270)

• Edge: 6.5%
• Probability: 33.5%
• Game: Kraken vs. Canucks (10:30PM ET)

The data shows value on Kaapo Kakko to record an assist, supported by a 33.5% probability at +270 odds and an edge of 6.5%.

Zeev Buium to score a point (+135)

• Edge: 5.5%
• Probability: 48.1%
• Game: Kraken vs. Canucks (10:30PM ET)

A 5.5% edge on the point line makes Zeev Buium a value play in Kraken vs. Canucks, supported by a 48.1% probability at +135 odds.

Tom Willander anytime goal scorer (+2000)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 10.1%
• Game: Kraken vs. Canucks (10:30PM ET)

Simulations show value on Tom Willander anytime goal scorer here, with a 10.1% probability and 5.3% edge at +2000 odds.

NHL player prop summary: Friday, January 2, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by edge according to our model as of 9:57PM ET:

Matchup	Prop	Odds	Edge	Probability
Kraken vs. Canucks	Linus Karlsson anytime goal scorer	+460 @ FanDuel	12.4%	30.2%
Kraken vs. Canucks	Evander Kane to record an assist	+250 @ DraftKings	11.2%	39.8%
Kraken vs. Canucks	Evander Kane to score a point	+120 @ DraftKings	8.7%	17.8%
Kraken vs. Canucks	Aatu Raty anytime goal scorer	+1000 @ DraftKings	8.7%	17.8%
Kraken vs. Canucks	Kaapo Kakko to score a point	+150 @ DraftKings	8.1%	48.1%
Kraken vs. Canucks	Frederick Gaudreau anytime goal scorer	+550 @ DraftKings	8.1%	23.5%
Kraken vs. Canucks	Nils Hoglander anytime goal scorer	+750 @ DraftKings	6.9%	18.7%
Kraken vs. Canucks	Kaapo Kakko to record an assist	+270 @ DraftKings	6.5%	33.5%
Kraken vs. Canucks	Zeev Buium to score a point	+135 @ DraftKings	5.5%	48.1%
Kraken vs. Canucks	Tom Willander anytime goal scorer	+2000 @ FanDuel	5.3%	10.1%

Conclusion

For January 2, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Linus Karlsson, Evander Kane and Aatu Raty. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

Built using automation and human oversight, this article draws on the latest data to deliver accurate, timely insights. If using this article for betting, Dimers encourages responsible gambling.