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NHL player props today: Sunday's best props include Ilya Mikheyev [1/4/2026]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get NHL player props today with projections for Sunday's games.
Dimers' NHL props are live for January 04, 2026, with today's top betting edges led by the likes of Ilya Mikheyev, Nick Foligno and Blake Lizotte.
Our NHL player props model runs continuously, analyzing every matchup, including Penguins vs. Blue Jackets and Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks, to surface the best NHL player prop bets across the market.
List of NHL prop picks for Sunday, 1/4
Sourced from 30+ total props today, below are the top ten NHL player props for January 4, ranked by edge.
Ilya Mikheyev anytime goal scorer (+440)
- Edge: 8.6%
- Probability: 27.1%
- Game: Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks (7:00PM ET)
Our model has flagged value on Chicago's Ilya Mikheyev scoring a goal. A probability of 27.1% gives this play an edge of 8.6% at +440 odds.
Nick Foligno anytime goal scorer (+700)
- Edge: 6.6%
- Probability: 19.1%
- Game: Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks (7:00PM ET)
Nick Foligno’s anytime goal scorer prop shows a 19.1% probability and an 6.6% edge at +700 odds, according to our model.
Blake Lizotte anytime goal scorer (+900)
- Edge: 6.4%
- Probability: 16.4%
- Game: Penguins vs. Blue Jackets (3:00PM ET)
The data highlights value on Blake Lizotte anytime goal scorer, with simulations showing a 16.4% probability and a 6.4% edge at +900.
Ben Hutton anytime goal scorer (+1000)
- Edge: 5.4%
- Probability: 14.5%
- Game: Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks (7:00PM ET)
Our model finds value on Ben Hutton to score a goal, with a 14.5% probability and an edge of 5.4% at +1000 odds.
Tyler Bertuzzi anytime goal scorer (+230)
- Edge: 4.6%
- Probability: 34.9%
- Game: Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks (7:00PM ET)
Simulations indicate value on Tyler Bertuzzi as an anytime goal scorer for Chicago, showing an edge of 4.6% at +230 odds.
Arseny Gritsyuk anytime goal scorer (+430)
- Edge: 3.1%
- Probability: 21.9%
- Game: Hurricanes vs. Devils (7:00PM ET)
Arseny Gritsyuk’s anytime goal scorer prop shows an edge of 3.1% at +430 odds, supported by a 21.9% probability according to our model.
Mark Jankowski anytime goal scorer (+800)
- Edge: 3.0%
- Probability: 14.1%
- Game: Hurricanes vs. Devils (7:00PM ET)
Our model highlights value on Mark Jankowski anytime goal scorer for Carolina, with a 14.1% probability and a 3.0% edge at +800 odds.
Cale Makar anytime goal scorer (+390)
- Edge: 2.9%
- Probability: 23.3%
- Game: Avalanche vs. Panthers (5:00PM ET)
The data shows value on Cale Makar anytime goal scorer, supported by a 23.3% probability at +390 odds and an edge of 2.9%.
Ross Colton anytime goal scorer (+700)
- Edge: 2.6%
- Probability: 15.1%
- Game: Avalanche vs. Panthers (5:00PM ET)
A 2.6% edge on the anytime goal line makes Ross Colton a value play in Avalanche vs. Panthers, supported by a 15.1% probability at +700 odds.
Alexander Nikishin anytime goal scorer (+800)
- Edge: 2.6%
- Probability: 13.7%
- Game: Hurricanes vs. Devils (7:00PM ET)
Simulations show value on Alexander Nikishin anytime goal scorer here, with a 13.7% probability and 2.6% edge at +800 odds.
NHL player prop summary: Sunday, January 4, 2026
A quick summary of today’s top props by edge according to our model as of 12:20AM ET:
| Matchup | Prop | Odds | Edge | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks | Ilya Mikheyev anytime goal scorer | +440 @ FanDuel | 8.6% | 27.1% |
| Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks | Nick Foligno anytime goal scorer | +700 @ FanDuel | 6.6% | 19.1% |
| Penguins vs. Blue Jackets | Blake Lizotte anytime goal scorer | +900 @ FanDuel | 5.4% | 14.5% |
| Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks | Ben Hutton anytime goal scorer | +1000 @ FanDuel | 5.4% | 14.5% |
| Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks | Tyler Bertuzzi anytime goal scorer | +230 @ FanDuel | 4.6% | 34.9% |
| Hurricanes vs. Devils | Arseny Gritsyuk anytime goal scorer | +430 @ FanDuel | 3.1% | 21.9% |
| Hurricanes vs. Devils | Mark Jankowski anytime goal scorer | +800 @ FanDuel | 3.0% | 14.1% |
| Avalanche vs. Panthers | Cale Makar anytime goal scorer | +390 @ FanDuel | 2.9% | 23.3% |
| Avalanche vs. Panthers | Ross Colton first goal scorer | +700 @ FanDuel | 2.6% | 15.1% |
| Hurricanes vs. Devils | Alexander Nikishin anytime goal scorer | +800 @ FanDuel | 2.6% | 13.7% |
Conclusion
For January 4, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Ilya Mikheyev, Nick Foligno and Blake Lizotte. 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.
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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