NHL player props today: Easter Sunday best props include Juraj Slafkovsky [4/5/2026]

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Get NHL player props today with projections for Sunday's games.

NHL Prop Bets.
NHL prop bets for April 5, 2026 are based on the latest odds and projections for Sunday's hockey games.

Dimers' NHL props are live for Easter Sunday, with today's top prop bets led by the likes of Juraj Slafkovsky, Connor McMichael and Gustav Forsling.

Our NHL player props model runs continuously, analyzing every matchup, including Blues vs. Avalanche and Wild vs. Red Wings, to surface the best NHL player prop bets across the market.

List of NHL prop picks for Sunday, 4/5

Sourced from 85+ total props today, below are the top ten NHL player props for April 5, ranked by probability.

Juraj Slafkovsky under 2.5 shots on goal (-135)

Our model has found value on Montreal's Juraj Slafkovsky going under 2.5 shots on goal. A probability of 61.8% gives this play an edge of 4.4% at -135 odds.

 

Connor McMichael over 1.5 shots on goal (-115)

Connor McMichael’s shots on goal prop shows a 58.5% probability and an 5.0% edge at -115 odds, according to our model.

 

Gustav Forsling over 1.5 shots on goal (+100)

The data highlights value on Gustav Forsling over 1.5 shots on goal, with simulations showing a 57.4% probability and a 7.4% edge at +100.

 

Dylan Strome to score a point (-105)

Our model finds value on Dylan Strome to score a point, with a 53.1% probability and an edge of 1.9% at -105 odds.

 

Artturi Lehkonen under 1.5 shots on goal (+110)

Simulations indicate value on Artturi Lehkonen under 1.5 shots on goal for Colorado, showing an edge of 3.9% at +110 odds.

 

Gabriel Landeskog to score a point (+100)

Gabriel Landeskog’s point prop shows an edge of 1.0% at +100 odds, supported by a 51.0% probability according to our model.

 

Devon Toews under 1.5 shots on goal (+114)

Our model highlights value on Devon Toews under 1.5 shots on goal for Colorado, with a 50.5% probability and a 3.8% edge at +114 odds.

 

Aliaksei Protas to score a point (+120)

The data shows value on Aliaksei Protas to score a point, supported by a 50.1% probability at +120 odds and an edge of 4.6%.

 

Nazem Kadri over 2.5 shots on goal (+120)

A 3.0% edge on the over 0.5 shots on goal line makes Nazem Kadri a value play in Blues vs. Avalanche, supported by a 48.5% probability at +120 odds.

 

J.T. Miller over 0.5 an assist (+135)

Simulations show value on J.T. Miller over 0.5 an assist here, with a 46.3% probability and 3.7% edge at +135 odds.

 

NHL player prop summary: Sunday, April 5, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 2:55PM ET:

Matchup Prop Odds Edge Probability
Devils vs. Canadiens Juraj Slafkovsky under 2.5 shots on goal -135 @ BetMGM 4.4% 61.8%
Capitals vs. Rangers Connor McMichael over 1.5 shots on goal -115 @ DraftKings 5.0% 58.5%
Panthers vs. Penguins Gustav Forsling over 1.5 shots on goal +100 @ BetMGM 1.9% 53.1%
Capitals vs. Rangers Dylan Strome to score a point -105 @ DraftKings 1.9% 53.1%
Blues vs. Avalanche Artturi Lehkonen under 1.5 shots on goal +110 @ BetMGM 3.9% 51.5%
Blues vs. Avalanche Gabriel Landeskog to score a point +100 @ DraftKings 1.0% 51.0%
Blues vs. Avalanche Devon Toews under 1.5 shots on goal +114 @ DraftKings 3.8% 50.5%
Capitals vs. Rangers Aliaksei Protas to score a point +120 @ DraftKings 4.6% 50.1%
Blues vs. Avalanche Nazem Kadri over 0.5 shots on goal +120 @ DraftKings 3.0% 48.5%
Capitals vs. Rangers J.T. Miller over 0.5 an assist +135 @ DraftKings 3.7% 46.3%
 

Conclusion

For April 5, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Juraj Slafkovsky, Connor McMichael and Gustav Forsling. 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.

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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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