NHL player props today: Monday's best props include Aliaksei Protas [1/5/2026]

Dimers' NHL props are live for January 05, 2026, with today's top betting edges led by the likes of Aliaksei Protas, Justin Sourdif and Danila Yurov.

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

List of NHL prop picks for Monday, 1/5

Sourced from 65+ total props today, below are the top ten NHL player props for January 5, ranked by edge.

Aliaksei Protas anytime goal scorer (+380)

• Edge: 12.1%
• Probability: 33.0%
• Game: Ducks vs. Capitals (7:00PM ET)

Our model has flagged value on Washington's Aliaksei Protas scoring a goal. A probability of 33.0% gives this play an edge of 12.1% at +380 odds.

Justin Sourdif to record an assist (+270)

• Edge: 8.6%
• Probability: 35.6%
• Game: Ducks vs. Capitals (7:00PM ET)

Justin Sourdif’s an assist prop shows a 35.6% probability and an 8.6% edge at +270 odds, according to our model.

Danila Yurov anytime goal scorer (+700)

• Edge: 6.7%
• Probability: 19.2%
• Game: Wild vs. Kings (10:30PM ET)

The data highlights value on Danila Yurov anytime goal scorer, with simulations showing a 19.2% probability and a 6.7% edge at +700.

Ethen Frank anytime goal scorer (+550)

• Edge: 5.9%
• Probability: 21.3%
• Game: Ducks vs. Capitals (7:00PM ET)

Our model finds value on Ethen Frank to score a goal, with a 21.3% probability and an edge of 5.9% at +550 odds.

Justin Sourdif over 1.5 shots on goal (-125)

• Edge: 5.2%
• Probability: 60.8%
• Game: Ducks vs. Capitals (7:00PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Justin Sourdif over 1.5 shots on goal for Washington, showing an edge of 5.2% at -125 odds.

Frederick Gaudreau anytime goal scorer (+550)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 20.4%
• Game: Kraken vs. Flames (9:30PM ET)

Frederick Gaudreau’s anytime goal scorer prop shows an edge of 5.0% at +550 odds, supported by a 20.4% probability according to our model.

Ben Meyers anytime goal scorer (+1200)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 12.6%
• Game: Kraken vs. Flames (9:30PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Ben Meyers anytime goal scorer for Seattle, with a 12.6% probability and a 4.9% edge at +1200 odds.

John Carlson to record an assist (+150)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 44.6%
• Game: Ducks vs. Capitals (7:00PM ET)

The data shows value on John Carlson to record an assist, supported by a 44.6% probability at +150 odds and an edge of 4.6%.

Brandt Clarke over 1.5 shots on goal (-125)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 59.7%
• Game: Wild vs. Kings (10:30PM ET)

A 4.2% edge on the over 0.5 shots on goal line makes Brandt Clarke a value play in Wild vs. Kings, supported by a 59.7% probability at -125 odds.

Cale Fleury anytime goal scorer (+2000)

• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 8.9%
• Game: Kraken vs. Flames (9:30PM ET)

Simulations show value on Cale Fleury anytime goal scorer here, with a 8.9% probability and 4.1% edge at +2000 odds.

NHL player prop summary: Monday, January 5, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by edge according to our model as of 6:56PM ET:

Matchup	Prop	Odds	Edge	Probability
Ducks vs. Capitals	Aliaksei Protas anytime goal scorer	+380 @ FanDuel	12.1%	33.0%
Ducks vs. Capitals	Justin Sourdif to record an assist	+270 @ DraftKings	8.6%	35.6%
Wild vs. Kings	Danila Yurov anytime goal scorer	+700 @ DraftKings	5.9%	21.3%
Ducks vs. Capitals	Ethen Frank anytime goal scorer	+550 @ DraftKings	5.9%	21.3%
Ducks vs. Capitals	Justin Sourdif over 1.5 shots on goal	-125 @ DraftKings	5.2%	60.8%
Kraken vs. Flames	Frederick Gaudreau anytime goal scorer	+550 @ DraftKings	5.0%	20.4%
Kraken vs. Flames	Ben Meyers anytime goal scorer	+1200 @ FanDuel	4.9%	12.6%
Ducks vs. Capitals	John Carlson to record an assist	+150 @ DraftKings	4.6%	44.6%
Wild vs. Kings	Brandt Clarke over 0.5 shots on goal	-125 @ BetMGM	4.2%	59.7%
Kraken vs. Flames	Cale Fleury anytime goal scorer	+2000 @ DraftKings	4.1%	8.9%

Conclusion

For January 5, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Aliaksei Protas, Justin Sourdif and Danila Yurov. 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 promotes responsible gambling.