NHL Playoffs player props today: Sunday's best props include Anthony Cirelli [5/3/2026]

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NHL prop bets for May 3, 2026 are based on the latest odds and projections for Sunday's hockey games.

Dimers' NHL props are live for May 03, 2026, with today's top prop bets led by the likes of Anthony Cirelli, Valeri Nichushkin and Jake Guentzel.

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

List of NHL prop picks for Sunday's playoffs, 5/3

Sourced from 25+ total props today, below are the top ten NHL player props for May 3, ranked by probability.

Anthony Cirelli to score a point (+120)

Our model has flagged value on Tampa Bay's Anthony Cirelli going over 0.5 a point. A probability of 48.1% gives this play an edge of 2.6% at +120 odds.

 

Valeri Nichushkin to score a point (+135)

Valeri Nichushkin’s a point prop shows a 44.3% probability and an 1.7% edge at +135 odds, according to our model.

 

Jake Guentzel anytime goal scorer (+200)

The data highlights value on Jake Guentzel anytime goal scorer, with simulations showing a 42.3% probability and a 9.0% edge at +200.

 

Brandon Hagel to record an assist (+145)

Our model finds value on Brandon Hagel to record an assist, with a 41.9% probability and an edge of 1.1% at +145 odds.

 

Alex Newhook to score a point (+195)

Simulations indicate value on Alex Newhook to score a point for Montreal, showing an edge of 1.9% at +195 odds.

 

Brayden Point anytime goal scorer (+230)

Brayden Point’s anytime goal scorer prop shows an edge of 3.8% at +230 odds, supported by a 34.1% probability according to our model.

 

Anthony Cirelli to record an assist (+260)

Our model highlights value on Anthony Cirelli to record an assist for Tampa Bay, with a 31.4% probability and a 3.7% edge at +260 odds.

 

Phillip Danault to score a point (+260)

The data shows value on Phillip Danault to score a point, supported by a 30.2% probability at +260 odds and an edge of 2.4%.

 

Nick Suzuki anytime goal scorer (+265)

A 1.0% edge on the anytime goal line makes Nick Suzuki a value play in Canadiens vs. Lightning, supported by a 28.4% probability at +265 odds.

 

Gabriel Landeskog anytime goal scorer (+360)

Simulations show value on Gabriel Landeskog anytime goal scorer here, with a 27.7% probability and 6.0% edge at +360 odds.

 

NHL player prop summary: Sunday, May 3, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 12:24AM ET:

Matchup Prop Odds Edge Probability
Canadiens vs. Lightning Anthony Cirelli to score a point +120 @ DraftKings 2.6% 48.1%
Wild vs. Avalanche Valeri Nichushkin to score a point +135 @ DraftKings 1.7% 44.3%
Canadiens vs. Lightning Jake Guentzel anytime goal scorer +200 @ DraftKings 1.1% 41.9%
Canadiens vs. Lightning Brandon Hagel to record an assist +145 @ DraftKings 1.1% 41.9%
Canadiens vs. Lightning Alex Newhook to score a point +195 @ DraftKings 1.9% 35.8%
Canadiens vs. Lightning Brayden Point anytime goal scorer +230 @ FanDuel 3.8% 34.1%
Canadiens vs. Lightning Anthony Cirelli to record an assist +260 @ DraftKings 3.7% 31.4%
Canadiens vs. Lightning Phillip Danault to score a point +260 @ DraftKings 2.4% 30.2%
Canadiens vs. Lightning Nick Suzuki first goal scorer +265 @ DraftKings 1.0% 28.4%
Wild vs. Avalanche Gabriel Landeskog anytime goal scorer +360 @ DraftKings 6.0% 27.7%
 

Conclusion

For May 3, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Anthony Cirelli, Valeri Nichushkin and Jake Guentzel. 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.

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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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