NHL player props today: Thursday's best props include Shane Pinto [1/8/2026]

Shane Pinto anytime goal scorer (+1200)

• Edge: 13.6%
• Probability: 21.3%
• Game: Senators vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET)

Our model has flagged value on Ottawa's Shane Pinto scoring a goal. A probability of 21.3% gives this play an edge of 13.6% at +1200 odds.

Linus Karlsson anytime goal scorer (+470)

• Edge: 13.0%
• Probability: 30.6%
• Game: Canucks vs. Red Wings (7:00PM ET)

Linus Karlsson’s anytime goal scorer prop shows a 30.6% probability and an 13.0% edge at +470 odds, according to our model.

Dylan Cozens anytime goal scorer (+1200)

• Edge: 11.8%
• Probability: 19.5%
• Game: Senators vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET)

The data highlights value on Dylan Cozens anytime goal scorer, with simulations showing a 19.5% probability and an 11.8% edge at +1200.

David Perron anytime goal scorer (+1800)

• Edge: 10.1%
• Probability: 15.3%
• Game: Senators vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET)

Our model finds value on David Perron to score a goal, with a 15.3% probability and an edge of 10.1% at +1800 odds.

Claude Giroux anytime goal scorer (+1700)

• Edge: 9.9%
• Probability: 15.4%
• Game: Senators vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Claude Giroux as an anytime goal scorer for Ottawa, showing an edge of 9.9% at +1700 odds.

Fabian Zetterlund anytime goal scorer (+1700)

• Edge: 9.6%
• Probability: 15.2%
• Game: Senators vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET)

Fabian Zetterlund’s anytime goal scorer prop shows an edge of 9.6% at +1700 odds, supported by a 15.2% probability according to our model.

Jake Sanderson anytime goal scorer (+2000)

• Edge: 8.5%
• Probability: 13.3%
• Game: Senators vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Jake Sanderson anytime goal scorer for Ottawa, with a 13.3% probability and a 8.5% edge at +2000 odds.

Artemi Panarin anytime goal scorer (+170)

• Edge: 8.1%
• Probability: 45.1%
• Game: Sabres vs. Rangers (7:00PM ET)

The data shows value on Artemi Panarin anytime goal scorer, supported by a 45.1% probability at +170 odds and an edge of 8.1%.

Ben Meyers anytime goal scorer (+850)

• Edge: 7.9%
• Probability: 18.4%
• Game: Wild vs. Kraken (10:00PM ET)

A 7.9% edge on the anytime goal line makes Ben Meyers a value play in Wild vs. Kraken, supported by a 18.4% probability at +850 odds.

Will Cuylle anytime goal scorer (+330)

• Edge: 7.8%
• Probability: 31.0%
• Game: Sabres vs. Rangers (7:00PM ET)

Simulations show value on Will Cuylle anytime goal scorer here, with a 31.0% probability and 7.8% edge at +330 odds.

NHL player prop summary: Thursday, January 8, 2026

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

Matchup	Prop	Odds	Edge	Probability
Senators vs. Avalanche	Shane Pinto anytime goal scorer	+1200 @ FanDuel	13.6%	21.3%
Canucks vs. Red Wings	Linus Karlsson anytime goal scorer	+470 @ FanDuel	13.0%	30.6%
Senators vs. Avalanche	Dylan Cozens anytime goal scorer	+1200 @ FanDuel	10.1%	15.3%
Senators vs. Avalanche	David Perron anytime goal scorer	+1800 @ FanDuel	10.1%	15.3%
Senators vs. Avalanche	Claude Giroux anytime goal scorer	+1700 @ FanDuel	9.9%	15.4%
Senators vs. Avalanche	Fabian Zetterlund anytime goal scorer	+1700 @ FanDuel	9.6%	15.2%
Senators vs. Avalanche	Jake Sanderson anytime goal scorer	+2000 @ FanDuel	8.5%	13.3%
Sabres vs. Rangers	Artemi Panarin anytime goal scorer	+170 @ FanDuel	8.1%	45.1%
Wild vs. Kraken	Ben Meyers first goal scorer	+850 @ FanDuel	7.9%	18.4%
Sabres vs. Rangers	Will Cuylle anytime goal scorer	+330 @ FanDuel	7.8%	31.0%

Conclusion

For January 8, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Shane Pinto, Linus Karlsson and Dylan Cozens. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

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