NHL player props today: Thursday's best props include Darnell Nurse [4/2/2026]

Dimers' NHL props are live for April 02, 2026, with today's top prop bets led by the likes of Darnell Nurse, John Tavares and William Eklund.

Our NHL player props model runs continuously, analyzing every matchup, including Blue Jackets vs. Hurricanes and Jets vs. Stars, to surface the best NHL player prop bets across the market.

List of NHL prop picks for Thursday, 4/2

Sourced from 205+ total props today, below are the top ten NHL player props for April 2, ranked by probability.

Darnell Nurse over 1.5 shots on goal (-155)

• Edge: 3.7%
• Probability: 64.5%
• Game: Blackhawks vs. Oilers (9:00PM ET)

Our model has flagged value on Edmonton's Darnell Nurse going over 1.5 shots on goal. A probability of 64.5% gives this play an edge of 3.7% at -155 odds.

John Tavares to score a point (-160)

• Edge: 1.3%
• Probability: 62.8%
• Game: Maple Leafs vs. Sharks (10:00PM ET)

John Tavares’s a point prop shows a 62.8% probability and an 1.3% edge at -160 odds, according to our model.

William Eklund to score a point (+120)

• Edge: 7.5%
• Probability: 52.9%
• Game: Maple Leafs vs. Sharks (10:00PM ET)

The data highlights value on William Eklund to score a point, with simulations showing a 52.9% probability and a 7.5% edge at +120.

Roman Josi over 2.5 shots on goal (+105)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 51.8%
• Game: Predators vs. Kings (10:30PM ET)

Our model finds value on Roman Josi over 2.5 shots on goal, with a 51.8% probability and an edge of 3.1% at +105 odds.

Matias Maccelli to score a point (+145)

• Edge: 9.5%
• Probability: 50.4%
• Game: Maple Leafs vs. Sharks (10:00PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Matias Maccelli to score a point for Toronto, showing an edge of 9.5% at +145 odds.

Shea Theodore to score a point (+120)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 49.7%
• Game: Flames vs. Golden Knights (10:00PM ET)

Shea Theodore’s point prop shows an edge of 4.3% at +120 odds, supported by a 49.7% probability according to our model.

Kaapo Kakko to score a point (+135)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 47.0%
• Game: Mammoth vs. Kraken (10:00PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Kaapo Kakko to score a point for Seattle, with a 47.0% probability and a 4.4% edge at +135 odds.

Matvei Gridin to score a point (+145)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 45.8%
• Game: Flames vs. Golden Knights (10:00PM ET)

The data shows value on Matvei Gridin to score a point, supported by a 45.8% probability at +145 odds and an edge of 5.0%.

Kiefer Sherwood to score a point (+145)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 45.3%
• Game: Maple Leafs vs. Sharks (10:00PM ET)

A 4.5% edge on the point line makes Kiefer Sherwood a value play in Maple Leafs vs. Sharks, supported by a 45.3% probability at +145 odds.

Michael Misa to score a point (+175)

• Edge: 8.6%
• Probability: 45.0%
• Game: Maple Leafs vs. Sharks (10:00PM ET)

Simulations show value on Michael Misa to score a point here, with a 45.0% probability and 8.6% edge at +175 odds.

NHL player prop summary: Thursday, April 2, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 9:58PM ET:

Conclusion

For April 2, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Darnell Nurse, John Tavares and William Eklund. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

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