NHL player props today: Saturday's best props include Aliaksei Protas [12/5/2025]

Aliaksei Protas anytime goal scorer (+340)

• Edge: 8.4%
• Probability: 31.1%
• Game: Capitals vs. Ducks (10:00PM ET)

Our model has flagged value on Washington's Aliaksei Protas scoring a goal. A probability of 31.1% gives this play an edge of 8.4% at +340 odds.

Lawson Crouse anytime goal scorer (+460)

• Edge: 6.4%
• Probability: 24.3%
• Game: Mammoth vs. Canucks (9:00PM ET)

Lawson Crouse’s anytime goal scorer prop shows a 24.3% probability and an 6.4% edge at +460 odds, according to our model.

Aliaksei Protas to record an assist (+210)

• Edge: 6.4%
• Probability: 38.7%
• Game: Capitals vs. Ducks (10:00PM ET)

The data highlights value on Aliaksei Protas to record an assist, with simulations showing a 38.7% probability and a 6.4% edge at +210.

Dylan Strome to record an assist (+130)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 49.5%
• Game: Capitals vs. Ducks (10:00PM ET)

Our model finds value on Dylan Strome to record an assist, with a 49.5% probability and an edge of 6.0% at +130 odds.

Adam Gaudette anytime goal scorer (+650)

• Edge: 5.9%
• Probability: 19.2%
• Game: Sharks vs. Stars (8:00PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Adam Gaudette as an anytime goal scorer for San Jose, showing an edge of 5.9% at +650 odds.

Filip Hronek to record an assist (+165)

• Edge: 5.9%
• Probability: 43.6%
• Game: Mammoth vs. Canucks (9:00PM ET)

Filip Hronek’s assist prop shows an edge of 5.9% at +165 odds, supported by a 43.6% probability according to our model.

Kiefer Sherwood anytime goal scorer (+340)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 28.4%
• Game: Mammoth vs. Canucks (9:00PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Kiefer Sherwood anytime goal scorer for Vancouver, with a 28.4% probability and a 5.7% edge at +340 odds.

Aliaksei Protas to score a point (-105)

• Edge: 5.6%
• Probability: 56.9%
• Game: Capitals vs. Ducks (10:00PM ET)

The data shows value on Aliaksei Protas to score a point, supported by a 56.9% probability at -105 odds and an edge of 5.6%.

Dylan Strome to score a point (-142)

• Edge: 5.5%
• Probability: 64.1%
• Game: Capitals vs. Ducks (10:00PM ET)

A 5.5% edge on the point line makes Dylan Strome a value play in Capitals vs. Ducks, supported by a 64.1% probability at -142 odds.

Brock Boeser anytime goal scorer (+230)

• Edge: 5.2%
• Probability: 35.5%
• Game: Mammoth vs. Canucks (9:00PM ET)

Simulations show value on Brock Boeser anytime goal scorer here, with a 35.5% probability and 5.2% edge at +230 odds.

NHL player prop summary: Friday, December 5, 2025

A quick summary of today’s top props by edge according to our model as of 12:00AM ET:

Matchup	Prop	Odds	Edge	Probability
Capitals vs. Ducks	Aliaksei Protas anytime goal scorer	+340 @ DraftKings	8.4%	31.1%
Mammoth vs. Canucks	Lawson Crouse anytime goal scorer	+460 @ FanDuel	6.4%	24.3%
Capitals vs. Ducks	Aliaksei Protas to record an assist	+210 @ DraftKings	6.0%	49.5%
Capitals vs. Ducks	Dylan Strome to record an assist	+130 @ DraftKings	6.0%	49.5%
Sharks vs. Stars	Adam Gaudette anytime goal scorer	+650 @ FanDuel	5.9%	19.2%
Mammoth vs. Canucks	Filip Hronek to record an assist	+165 @ DraftKings	5.9%	43.6%
Mammoth vs. Canucks	Kiefer Sherwood anytime goal scorer	+340 @ FanDuel	5.7%	28.4%
Capitals vs. Ducks	Aliaksei Protas to score a point	-105 @ DraftKings	5.6%	56.9%
Capitals vs. Ducks	Dylan Strome to score a point	-142 @ DraftKings	5.5%	64.1%
Mammoth vs. Canucks	Brock Boeser anytime goal scorer	+230 @ FanDuel	5.2%	35.5%

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Conclusion

For December 5, 2025, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Aliaksei Protas, Lawson Crouse and Dylan Strome. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

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