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

Anthony Cirelli to score a point (+120)

• Edge: 2.6%
• Probability: 48.1%
• Game: Canadiens vs. Lightning (6:00PM ET)

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)

• Edge: 1.7%
• Probability: 44.3%
• Game: Wild vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET)

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)

• Edge: 9.0%
• Probability: 42.3%
• Game: Canadiens vs. Lightning (6:00PM ET)

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)

• Edge: 1.1%
• Probability: 41.9%
• Game: Canadiens vs. Lightning (6:00PM ET)

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)

• Edge: 1.9%
• Probability: 35.8%
• Game: Canadiens vs. Lightning (6:00PM ET)

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)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 34.1%
• Game: Canadiens vs. Lightning (6:00PM ET)

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)

• Edge: 3.7%
• Probability: 31.4%
• Game: Canadiens vs. Lightning (6:00PM ET)

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)

• Edge: 2.4%
• Probability: 30.2%
• Game: Canadiens vs. Lightning (6:00PM ET)

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)

• Edge: 1.0%
• Probability: 28.4%
• Game: Canadiens vs. Lightning (6:00PM ET)

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)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 27.7%
• Game: Wild vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET)

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.

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