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NHL player props today: New Year's Day best props include Frederick Gaudreau [1/1/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get NHL player props today with projections for Thursday's games.
Dimers' NHL props are live for New Year's Day, with today's top betting edges led by the likes of Frederick Gaudreau, Aliaksei Protas and Blake Lizotte.
Our NHL player props model runs continuously, analyzing every matchup, including Canadiens vs. Hurricanes and Stars vs. Blackhawks, to surface the best NHL player prop bets across the market.
List of NHL prop picks for Thursday, 1/1
Sourced from 60+ total props today, below are the top ten NHL player props for January 1, ranked by edge.
Frederick Gaudreau anytime goal scorer (+525)
- Edge: 8.3%
- Probability: 24.3%
- Game: Predators vs. Kraken (10:00PM ET)
Our model has found value on Seattle's Frederick Gaudreau scoring a goal. A probability of 24.3% gives this play an edge of 8.3% at +525 odds.
Aliaksei Protas anytime goal scorer (+390)
- Edge: 7.5%
- Probability: 27.9%
- Game: Capitals vs. Senators (1:00PM ET)
Aliaksei Protas’s anytime goal scorer prop shows a 27.9% probability and an 7.5% edge at +390 odds, according to our model.
Blake Lizotte anytime goal scorer (+850)
- Edge: 6.9%
- Probability: 17.4%
- Game: Red Wings vs. Penguins (7:00PM ET)
The data highlights value on Blake Lizotte anytime goal scorer, with simulations showing a 17.4% probability and a 6.9% edge at +850.
Steven Lorentz anytime goal scorer (+1100)
- Edge: 6.4%
- Probability: 14.7%
- Game: Jets vs. Maple Leafs (7:00PM ET)
Our model finds value on Steven Lorentz to score a goal, with a 14.7% probability and an edge of 6.4% at +1100 odds.
Scott Laughton anytime goal scorer (+750)
- Edge: 6.2%
- Probability: 18.0%
- Game: Jets vs. Maple Leafs (7:00PM ET)
Simulations indicate value on Scott Laughton as an anytime goal scorer for Toronto, showing an edge of 6.2% at +750 odds.
Gabriel Vilardi anytime goal scorer (+260)
- Edge: 6.1%
- Probability: 33.8%
- Game: Jets vs. Maple Leafs (7:00PM ET)
Gabriel Vilardi’s anytime goal scorer prop shows an edge of 6.1% at +260 odds, supported by a 33.8% probability according to our model.
Eeli Tolvanen anytime goal scorer (+270)
- Edge: 5.9%
- Probability: 33.0%
- Game: Predators vs. Kraken (10:00PM ET)
Our model highlights value on Eeli Tolvanen anytime goal scorer for Seattle, with a 33.0% probability and a 5.9% edge at +270 odds.
Ethen Frank anytime goal scorer (+650)
- Edge: 5.8%
- Probability: 19.1%
- Game: Capitals vs. Senators (1:00PM ET)
The data shows value on Ethen Frank anytime goal scorer, supported by a 19.1% probability at +650 odds and an edge of 5.8%.
Matias Maccelli anytime goal scorer (+440)
- Edge: 5.4%
- Probability: 24.0%
- Game: Jets vs. Maple Leafs (7:00PM ET)
A 5.4% edge on the anytime goal line makes Matias Maccelli a value play in Jets vs. Maple Leafs, supported by a 24.0% probability at +440 odds.
Marco Kasper anytime goal scorer (+900)
- Edge: 5.0%
- Probability: 15.0%
- Game: Red Wings vs. Penguins (7:00PM ET)
Simulations show value on Marco Kasper anytime goal scorer here, with a 15.0% probability and 5.0% edge at +900 odds.
NHL player prop summary: Thursday, January 1, 2026
A quick summary of today’s top props by edge according to our model as of 3:57AM ET:
| Matchup | Prop | Odds | Edge | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Predators vs. Kraken | Frederick Gaudreau anytime goal scorer | +525 @ FanDuel | 8.3% | 24.3% |
| Capitals vs. Senators | Aliaksei Protas anytime goal scorer | +390 @ DraftKings | 7.5% | 27.9% |
| Red Wings vs. Penguins | Blake Lizotte anytime goal scorer | +850 @ FanDuel | 6.4% | 14.7% |
| Jets vs. Maple Leafs | Steven Lorentz anytime goal scorer | +1100 @ FanDuel | 6.4% | 14.7% |
| Jets vs. Maple Leafs | Scott Laughton anytime goal scorer | +750 @ FanDuel | 6.2% | 18.0% |
| Jets vs. Maple Leafs | Gabriel Vilardi anytime goal scorer | +260 @ FanDuel | 6.1% | 33.8% |
| Predators vs. Kraken | Eeli Tolvanen anytime goal scorer | +270 @ FanDuel | 5.9% | 33.0% |
| Capitals vs. Senators | Ethen Frank anytime goal scorer | +650 @ DraftKings | 5.8% | 19.1% |
| Jets vs. Maple Leafs | Matias Maccelli first goal scorer | +440 @ FanDuel | 5.4% | 24.0% |
| Red Wings vs. Penguins | Marco Kasper anytime goal scorer | +900 @ FanDuel | 5.0% | 15.0% |
Conclusion
For January 1, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Frederick Gaudreau, Aliaksei Protas 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.
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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