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

Jack Quinn under 2.5 shots on goal (-175)

• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 67.8%
• Game: Sabres vs. Senators (7:00PM ET)

Our model has flagged value on Buffalo's Jack Quinn going under 2.5 shots on goal. A probability of 67.8% gives this play an edge of 4.1% at -175 odds.

John Tavares to score a point (-162)

• Edge: 2.6%
• Probability: 64.4%
• Game: Maple Leafs vs. Sharks (10:00PM ET)

John Tavares’s a point prop shows a 64.4% probability and an 2.6% edge at -162 odds, according to our model.

Darnell Nurse over 1.5 shots on goal (-154)

• Edge: 3.5%
• Probability: 64.1%
• Game: Blackhawks vs. Oilers (9:00PM ET)

The data highlights value on Darnell Nurse over 1.5 shots on goal, with simulations showing a 64.1% probability and a 3.5% edge at -154.

Ivan Demidov over 1.5 shots on goal (-148)

• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 63.1%
• Game: Canadiens vs. Rangers (7:00PM ET)

Our model finds value on Ivan Demidov over 1.5 shots on goal, with a 63.1% probability and an edge of 3.4% at -148 odds.

Nikolaj Ehlers to score a point (-154)

• Edge: 1.6%
• Probability: 62.2%
• Game: Blue Jackets vs. Hurricanes (7:00PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Nikolaj Ehlers to score a point for Carolina, showing an edge of 1.6% at -154 odds.

Gustav Forsling over 1.5 shots on goal (-110)

• Edge: 6.7%
• Probability: 59.0%
• Game: Bruins vs. Panthers (7:00PM ET)

Gustav Forsling’s shots on goal prop shows an edge of 6.7% at -110 odds, supported by a 59.0% probability according to our model.

Juraj Slafkovsky under 2.5 shots on goal (-125)

• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 58.9%
• Game: Canadiens vs. Rangers (7:00PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Juraj Slafkovsky under 2.5 shots on goal for Montreal, with a 58.9% probability and a 3.4% edge at -125 odds.

Matthew Knies to score a point (-125)

• Edge: 2.7%
• Probability: 58.2%
• Game: Maple Leafs vs. Sharks (10:00PM ET)

The data shows value on Matthew Knies to score a point, supported by a 58.2% probability at -125 odds and an edge of 2.7%.

Cole Perfetti under 2.5 shots on goal (-110)

• Edge: 3.5%
• Probability: 55.9%
• Game: Jets vs. Stars (8:00PM ET)

A 3.5% edge on the under 0.5 shots on goal line makes Cole Perfetti a value play in Jets vs. Stars, supported by a 55.9% probability at -110 odds.

William Eklund over 0.5 a point (+105)

• Edge: 5.4%
• Probability: 54.2%
• Game: Maple Leafs vs. Sharks (10:00PM ET)

Simulations show value on William Eklund over 0.5 a point here, with a 54.2% probability and 5.4% edge at +105 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 6:53AM ET:

Matchup	Prop	Odds	Edge	Probability
Sabres vs. Senators	Jack Quinn under 2.5 shots on goal	-175 @ DraftKings	4.1%	67.8%
Maple Leafs vs. Sharks	John Tavares to score a point	-162 @ DraftKings	2.6%	64.4%
Blackhawks vs. Oilers	Darnell Nurse over 1.5 shots on goal	-154 @ DraftKings	3.4%	63.1%
Canadiens vs. Rangers	Ivan Demidov over 1.5 shots on goal	-148 @ DraftKings	3.4%	63.1%
Blue Jackets vs. Hurricanes	Nikolaj Ehlers to score a point	-154 @ DraftKings	1.6%	62.2%
Bruins vs. Panthers	Gustav Forsling over 1.5 shots on goal	-110 @ BetMGM	6.7%	59.0%
Canadiens vs. Rangers	Juraj Slafkovsky under 2.5 shots on goal	-125 @ DraftKings	3.4%	58.9%
Maple Leafs vs. Sharks	Matthew Knies to score a point	-125 @ DraftKings	2.7%	58.2%
Jets vs. Stars	Cole Perfetti under 0.5 shots on goal	-110 @ BetMGM	3.5%	55.9%
Maple Leafs vs. Sharks	William Eklund over 0.5 a point	+105 @ DraftKings	5.4%	54.2%

Conclusion

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

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