NHL player props today: Thursday's best props include Brock Nelson [4/16/2026]

Dimers' NHL props are live for April 16, 2026, with today's top prop bets led by the likes of Brock Nelson, Cutter Gauthier and Valeri Nichushkin.

Our NHL player props model runs continuously, analyzing every matchup, including Kings vs. Flames and Kraken vs. Avalanche, to surface the best NHL player prop bets across the market.

List of NHL prop picks for Thursday, 4/16

Sourced from 80+ total props today, below are the top ten NHL player props for April 16, ranked by probability.

Brock Nelson to score a point (-210)

• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 71.1%
• Game: Kraken vs. Avalanche (10:00PM ET)

Our model has found value on Colorado's Brock Nelson going over 0.5 a point. A probability of 71.1% gives this play an edge of 3.4% at -210 odds.

Cutter Gauthier under 3.5 shots on goal (-135)

• Edge: 6.8%
• Probability: 64.2%
• Game: Ducks vs. Predators (8:00PM ET)

Cutter Gauthier’s shots on goal prop shows a 64.2% probability and an 6.8% edge at -135 odds, according to our model.

Valeri Nichushkin to score a point (-154)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 63.5%
• Game: Kraken vs. Avalanche (10:00PM ET)

The data highlights value on Valeri Nichushkin to score a point, with simulations showing a 63.5% probability and a 2.9% edge at -154.

Jimmy Snuggerud under 2.5 shots on goal (-115)

• Edge: 4.7%
• Probability: 58.1%
• Game: Blues vs. Mammoth (7:30PM ET)

Our model finds value on Jimmy Snuggerud under 2.5 shots on goal, with a 58.1% probability and an edge of 4.7% at -115 odds.

Matt Savoie to score a point (-125)

• Edge: 2.2%
• Probability: 57.8%
• Game: Canucks vs. Oilers (9:00PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Matt Savoie to score a point for Edmonton, showing an edge of 2.2% at -125 odds.

Igor Chernyshov under 1.5 shots on goal (+105)

• Edge: 7.3%
• Probability: 56.1%
• Game: Sharks vs. Jets (8:00PM ET)

Igor Chernyshov’s shots on goal prop shows an edge of 7.3% at +105 odds, supported by a 56.1% probability according to our model.

Leo Carlsson under 2.5 shots on goal (+100)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 53.9%
• Game: Ducks vs. Predators (8:00PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Leo Carlsson under 2.5 shots on goal for Anaheim, with a 53.9% probability and a 3.9% edge at +100 odds.

Cole Perfetti to score a point (+114)

• Edge: 6.9%
• Probability: 53.7%
• Game: Sharks vs. Jets (8:00PM ET)

The data shows value on Cole Perfetti to score a point, supported by a 53.7% probability at +114 odds and an edge of 6.9%.

Brock Nelson to record an assist (+110)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 52.7%
• Game: Kraken vs. Avalanche (10:00PM ET)

A 5.1% edge on the assist line makes Brock Nelson a value play in Kraken vs. Avalanche, supported by a 52.7% probability at +110 odds.

Trevor Moore to record an assist (+114)

• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 50.1%
• Game: Kings vs. Flames (9:00PM ET)

Simulations show value on Trevor Moore to record an assist here, with a 50.1% probability and 3.4% edge at +114 odds.

NHL player prop summary: Thursday, April 16, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 7:56PM ET:

Conclusion

For April 16, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Brock Nelson, Cutter Gauthier and Valeri Nichushkin. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

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