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NHL player props today: Thursday's best props include Pavol Regenda [1/15/2026]
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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 January 15, 2026, with today's top betting edges led by the likes of Pavol Regenda, Linus Karlsson and Ethen Frank.
Our NHL player props model runs continuously, analyzing every matchup, including Kraken vs. Bruins and Canadiens vs. Sabres, to surface the best NHL player prop bets across the market.
List of NHL prop picks for Thursday, 1/15
Sourced from 85+ total props today, below are the top ten NHL player props for January 15, ranked by edge.
Pavol Regenda anytime goal scorer (+440)
- Edge: 13.9%
- Probability: 32.4%
- Game: Sharks vs. Capitals (7:00PM ET)
Our model has flagged value on San Jose's Pavol Regenda scoring a goal. A probability of 32.4% gives this play an edge of 13.9% at +440 odds.
Linus Karlsson anytime goal scorer (+400)
- Edge: 10.5%
- Probability: 30.5%
- Game: Canucks vs. Blue Jackets (7:00PM ET)
Linus Karlsson’s anytime goal scorer prop shows a 30.5% probability and an 10.5% edge at +400 odds, according to our model.
Ethen Frank anytime goal scorer (+310)
- Edge: 9.6%
- Probability: 34.0%
- Game: Sharks vs. Capitals (7:00PM ET)
The data highlights value on Ethen Frank anytime goal scorer, with simulations showing a 34.0% probability and a 9.6% edge at +310.
Aatu Raty anytime goal scorer (+850)
- Edge: 8.9%
- Probability: 19.4%
- Game: Canucks vs. Blue Jackets (7:00PM ET)
Our model finds value on Aatu Raty to score a goal, with a 19.4% probability and an edge of 8.9% at +850 odds.
Bryan Rust anytime goal scorer (+260)
- Edge: 8.2%
- Probability: 36.0%
- Game: Flyers vs. Penguins (7:00PM ET)
Simulations indicate value on Bryan Rust as an anytime goal scorer for Pittsburgh, showing an edge of 8.2% at +260 odds.
Ben Hutton anytime goal scorer (+2000)
- Edge: 7.4%
- Probability: 12.2%
- Game: Maple Leafs vs. Golden Knights (9:30PM ET)
Ben Hutton’s anytime goal scorer prop shows an edge of 7.4% at +2000 odds, supported by a 12.2% probability according to our model.
Blake Lizotte anytime goal scorer (+850)
- Edge: 7.2%
- Probability: 17.8%
- Game: Flyers vs. Penguins (7:00PM ET)
Our model highlights value on Blake Lizotte anytime goal scorer for Pittsburgh, with a 17.8% probability and a 7.2% edge at +850 odds.
Aliaksei Protas anytime goal scorer (+250)
- Edge: 7.2%
- Probability: 35.7%
- Game: Sharks vs. Capitals (7:00PM ET)
The data shows value on Aliaksei Protas anytime goal scorer, supported by a 35.7% probability at +250 odds and an edge of 7.2%.
Max Sasson anytime goal scorer (+600)
- Edge: 6.1%
- Probability: 20.3%
- Game: Canucks vs. Blue Jackets (7:00PM ET)
A 6.1% edge on the anytime goal line makes Max Sasson a value play in Canucks vs. Blue Jackets, supported by a 20.3% probability at +600 odds.
Matvei Michkov anytime goal scorer (+360)
- Edge: 6.0%
- Probability: 27.7%
- Game: Flyers vs. Penguins (7:00PM ET)
Simulations show value on Matvei Michkov anytime goal scorer here, with a 27.7% probability and 6.0% edge at +360 odds.
NHL player prop summary: Thursday, January 15, 2026
A quick summary of today’s top props by edge according to our model as of 1:52AM ET:
| Matchup | Prop | Odds | Edge | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharks vs. Capitals | Pavol Regenda anytime goal scorer | +440 @ FanDuel | 13.9% | 32.4% |
| Canucks vs. Blue Jackets | Linus Karlsson anytime goal scorer | +400 @ FanDuel | 10.5% | 30.5% |
| Sharks vs. Capitals | Ethen Frank anytime goal scorer | +310 @ FanDuel | 8.9% | 19.4% |
| Canucks vs. Blue Jackets | Aatu Raty anytime goal scorer | +850 @ FanDuel | 8.9% | 19.4% |
| Flyers vs. Penguins | Bryan Rust anytime goal scorer | +260 @ FanDuel | 8.2% | 36.0% |
| Maple Leafs vs. Golden Knights | Ben Hutton anytime goal scorer | +2000 @ FanDuel | 7.4% | 12.2% |
| Flyers vs. Penguins | Blake Lizotte anytime goal scorer | +850 @ FanDuel | 7.2% | 17.8% |
| Sharks vs. Capitals | Aliaksei Protas anytime goal scorer | +250 @ FanDuel | 7.2% | 35.7% |
| Canucks vs. Blue Jackets | Max Sasson first goal scorer | +600 @ FanDuel | 6.1% | 20.3% |
| Flyers vs. Penguins | Matvei Michkov anytime goal scorer | +360 @ FanDuel | 6.0% | 27.7% |
Conclusion
For January 15, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Pavol Regenda, Linus Karlsson and Ethen Frank. 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.
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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