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NHL player props today: Sunday's best props include Linus Karlsson [1/3/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get NHL player props today with projections for Saturday's games.
Dimers' NHL props are live for January 04, 2026, with today's top betting edges led by the likes of Linus Karlsson, Taylor Makar and Logan Mailloux.
Our NHL player props model runs continuously, analyzing every matchup, including Avalanche vs. Hurricanes and Sabres vs. Blue Jackets, to surface the best NHL player prop bets across the market.
List of NHL prop bets for Sunday, 1/3
Sourced from 190+ total props today, below are the top ten NHL player props for January 3, ranked by edge.
Linus Karlsson anytime goal scorer (+480)
- Edge: 14.1%
- Probability: 31.3%
- Game: Bruins vs. Canucks (10:00PM ET)
Our model has flagged value on Vancouver's Linus Karlsson scoring a goal. A probability of 31.3% gives this play an edge of 14.1% at +480 odds.
Taylor Makar under 0.5 shots on goal (+185)
- Edge: 13.2%
- Probability: 48.3%
- Game: Avalanche vs. Hurricanes (7:00PM ET)
Taylor Makar’s shots on goal prop shows a 48.3% probability and an 13.2% edge at +185 odds, according to our model.
Logan Mailloux to record an assist (+1300)
- Edge: 12.7%
- Probability: 19.8%
- Game: Canadiens vs. Blues (4:00PM ET)
The data highlights value on Logan Mailloux to record an assist, with simulations showing a 19.8% probability and a 12.7% edge at +1300.
Evander Kane to record an assist (+270)
- Edge: 11.8%
- Probability: 38.9%
- Game: Bruins vs. Canucks (10:00PM ET)
Our model finds value on Evander Kane to record an assist, with a 38.9% probability and an edge of 11.8% at +270 odds.
Zeev Buium to score a point (+165)
- Edge: 11.7%
- Probability: 49.5%
- Game: Bruins vs. Canucks (10:00PM ET)
Simulations indicate value on Zeev Buium to score a point for Vancouver, showing an edge of 11.7% at +165 odds.
Zeev Buium to record an assist (+210)
- Edge: 11.2%
- Probability: 43.5%
- Game: Bruins vs. Canucks (10:00PM ET)
Zeev Buium’s assist prop shows an edge of 11.2% at +210 odds, supported by a 43.5% probability according to our model.
Aatu Raty anytime goal scorer (+850)
- Edge: 10.4%
- Probability: 20.9%
- Game: Bruins vs. Canucks (10:00PM ET)
Our model highlights value on Aatu Raty anytime goal scorer for Vancouver, with a 20.9% probability and a 10.4% edge at +850 odds.
Evander Kane to score a point (+135)
- Edge: 9.7%
- Probability: 52.3%
- Game: Bruins vs. Canucks (10:00PM ET)
The data shows value on Evander Kane to score a point, supported by a 52.3% probability at +135 odds and an edge of 9.7%.
Jonatan Berggren anytime goal scorer (+600)
- Edge: 9.0%
- Probability: 23.3%
- Game: Canadiens vs. Blues (4:00PM ET)
A 9.0% edge on the anytime goal line makes Jonatan Berggren a value play in Canadiens vs. Blues, supported by a 23.3% probability at +600 odds.
Noah Dobson over 1.5 shots on goal (-135)
- Edge: 8.1%
- Probability: 65.6%
- Game: Canadiens vs. Blues (4:00PM ET)
Simulations show value on Noah Dobson over 1.5 shots on goal here, with a 65.6% probability and 8.1% edge at -135 odds.
NHL player prop summary: Saturday, January 3, 2026
A quick summary of today’s top props by edge according to our model as of 12:03AM ET:
| Matchup | Prop | Odds | Edge | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruins vs. Canucks | Linus Karlsson anytime goal scorer | +480 @ FanDuel | 14.1% | 31.3% |
| Avalanche vs. Hurricanes | Taylor Makar under 0.5 shots on goal | +185 @ DraftKings | 13.2% | 48.3% |
| Canadiens vs. Blues | Logan Mailloux to record an assist | +1300 @ DraftKings | 11.8% | 38.9% |
| Bruins vs. Canucks | Evander Kane to record an assist | +270 @ DraftKings | 11.8% | 38.9% |
| Bruins vs. Canucks | Zeev Buium to score a point | +165 @ DraftKings | 11.7% | 49.5% |
| Bruins vs. Canucks | Zeev Buium to record an assist | +210 @ DraftKings | 11.2% | 43.5% |
| Bruins vs. Canucks | Aatu Raty anytime goal scorer | +850 @ DraftKings | 10.4% | 20.9% |
| Bruins vs. Canucks | Evander Kane to score a point | +135 @ DraftKings | 9.7% | 52.3% |
| Canadiens vs. Blues | Jonatan Berggren first goal scorer | +600 @ FanDuel | 9.0% | 23.3% |
| Canadiens vs. Blues | Noah Dobson over 1.5 shots on goal | -135 @ DraftKings | 8.1% | 65.6% |
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Conclusion
For January 3, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Linus Karlsson, Taylor Makar and Logan Mailloux. 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.
Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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