NHL player props today: Thursday's best props include Simon Holmstrom [2/5/2026]

Dimers' NHL props are live for February 05, 2026, with today's top betting edges led by the likes of Simon Holmstrom, Gustav Forsling and Aliaksei Protas.

Our NHL player props model runs continuously, analyzing every matchup, including Penguins vs. Sabres and Islanders vs. Devils, to surface the best NHL player prop bets across the market.

List of NHL prop bets for Thursday, 2/5

Sourced from 95+ total props today, below are the top ten NHL player props for February 5, ranked by edge.

Simon Holmstrom anytime goal scorer (+425)

• Edge: 10.3%
• Probability: 29.4%
• Game: Islanders vs. Devils (7:00PM ET)

Our model has found value on NY Islanders' Simon Holmstrom scoring a goal. A probability of 29.4% gives this play an edge of 10.3% at +425 odds.

Gustav Forsling over 1.5 shots on goal (+170)

• Edge: 10.1%
• Probability: 47.1%
• Game: Panthers vs. Lightning (7:30PM ET)

Gustav Forsling’s shots on goal prop shows a 47.1% probability and an 10.1% edge at +170 odds, according to our model.

Aliaksei Protas anytime goal scorer (+320)

• Edge: 9.2%
• Probability: 33.0%
• Game: Predators vs. Capitals (7:00PM ET)

The data highlights value on Aliaksei Protas anytime goal scorer, with simulations showing a 33.0% probability and a 9.2% edge at +320.

Matthew Robertson anytime goal scorer (+1500)

• Edge: 8.6%
• Probability: 14.9%
• Game: Hurricanes vs. Rangers (7:00PM ET)

Our model finds value on Matthew Robertson to score a goal, with a 14.9% probability and an edge of 8.6% at +1500 odds.

Aliaksei Protas to score a point (+105)

• Edge: 8.1%
• Probability: 56.8%
• Game: Predators vs. Capitals (7:00PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Aliaksei Protas to score a point for Washington, showing an edge of 8.1% at +105 odds.

Victor Hedman to score a point (+130)

• Edge: 7.7%
• Probability: 51.2%
• Game: Panthers vs. Lightning (7:30PM ET)

Victor Hedman’s point prop shows an edge of 7.7% at +130 odds, supported by a 51.2% probability according to our model.

Owen Power to score a point (+180)

• Edge: 7.6%
• Probability: 43.3%
• Game: Penguins vs. Sabres (7:00PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Owen Power to score a point for Buffalo, with a 43.3% probability and a 7.6% edge at +180 odds.

Noah Ostlund anytime goal scorer (+450)

• Edge: 6.9%
• Probability: 25.1%
• Game: Penguins vs. Sabres (7:00PM ET)

The data shows value on Noah Ostlund anytime goal scorer, supported by a 25.1% probability at +450 odds and an edge of 6.9%.

Owen Power to record an assist (+230)

• Edge: 6.8%
• Probability: 37.1%
• Game: Penguins vs. Sabres (7:00PM ET)

A 6.8% edge on the assist line makes Owen Power a value play in Penguins vs. Sabres, supported by a 37.1% probability at +230 odds.

Simon Holmstrom to record an assist (+126)

• Edge: 6.8%
• Probability: 51.0%
• Game: Islanders vs. Devils (7:00PM ET)

Simulations show value on Simon Holmstrom to record an assist here, with a 51.0% probability and 6.8% edge at +126 odds.

NHL player prop summary: Thursday, February 5, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by edge according to our model as of 6:46PM ET:

Matchup	Prop	Odds	Edge	Probability
Islanders vs. Devils	Simon Holmstrom anytime goal scorer	+425 @ DraftKings	10.3%	29.4%
Panthers vs. Lightning	Gustav Forsling over 1.5 shots on goal	+170 @ DraftKings	10.1%	47.1%
Predators vs. Capitals	Aliaksei Protas anytime goal scorer	+320 @ DraftKings	8.6%	14.9%
Hurricanes vs. Rangers	Matthew Robertson anytime goal scorer	+1500 @ FanDuel	8.6%	14.9%
Predators vs. Capitals	Aliaksei Protas to score a point	+105 @ DraftKings	8.1%	56.8%
Panthers vs. Lightning	Victor Hedman to score a point	+130 @ DraftKings	7.7%	51.2%
Penguins vs. Sabres	Owen Power to score a point	+180 @ DraftKings	7.6%	43.3%
Penguins vs. Sabres	Noah Ostlund anytime goal scorer	+450 @ DraftKings	6.9%	25.1%
Penguins vs. Sabres	Owen Power to record an assist	+230 @ DraftKings	6.8%	37.1%
Islanders vs. Devils	Simon Holmstrom to record an assist	+126 @ DraftKings	6.8%	51.0%

Conclusion

For February 5, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Simon Holmstrom, Gustav Forsling and Aliaksei Protas. 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.