NHL player props today: Thursday's best props include Alex Steeves [12/18/2025]

Alex Steeves anytime goal scorer (+400)

• Edge: 14.8%
• Probability: 34.8%
• Game: Oilers vs. Bruins (7:00PM ET)

Our model has found value on Boston's Alex Steeves scoring a goal. A probability of 34.8% gives this play an edge of 14.8% at +400 odds.

Ethan Cardwell anytime goal scorer (+1100)

• Edge: 10.9%
• Probability: 19.2%
• Game: Stars vs. Sharks (10:00PM ET)

Ethan Cardwell’s anytime goal scorer prop shows a 19.2% probability and an 10.9% edge at +1100 odds, according to our model.

John Klingberg anytime goal scorer (+900)

• Edge: 10.0%
• Probability: 20.0%
• Game: Stars vs. Sharks (10:00PM ET)

The data highlights value on John Klingberg anytime goal scorer, with simulations showing a 20.0% probability and a 10.0% edge at +900.

Teuvo Teravainen to score a point (+135)

• Edge: 8.9%
• Probability: 51.5%
• Game: Blackhawks vs. Canadiens (7:00PM ET)

Our model finds value on Teuvo Teravainen to score a point, with a 51.5% probability and an edge of 8.9% at +135 odds.

Ivan Demidov anytime goal scorer (+330)

• Edge: 8.6%
• Probability: 31.9%
• Game: Blackhawks vs. Canadiens (7:00PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Ivan Demidov as an anytime goal scorer for Montreal, showing an edge of 8.6% at +330 odds.

Sean Monahan over 1.5 shots on goal (+100)

• Edge: 8.5%
• Probability: 58.5%
• Game: Wild vs. Blue Jackets (7:00PM ET)

Sean Monahan’s shots on goal prop shows an edge of 8.5% at +100 odds, supported by a 58.5% probability according to our model.

Ilya Mikheyev anytime goal scorer (+500)

• Edge: 8.2%
• Probability: 24.9%
• Game: Blackhawks vs. Canadiens (7:00PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Ilya Mikheyev anytime goal scorer for Chicago, with a 24.9% probability and a 8.2% edge at +500 odds.

Mason Marchment to score a point (+135)

• Edge: 7.9%
• Probability: 50.4%
• Game: Kraken vs. Flames (9:00PM ET)

The data shows value on Mason Marchment to score a point, supported by a 50.4% probability at +135 odds and an edge of 7.9%.

Ryan Donato to score a point (+210)

• Edge: 7.6%
• Probability: 39.8%
• Game: Blackhawks vs. Canadiens (7:00PM ET)

A 7.6% edge on the point line makes Ryan Donato a value play in Blackhawks vs. Canadiens, supported by a 39.8% probability at +210 odds.

Aliaksei Protas to score a point (+120)

• Edge: 7.2%
• Probability: 52.7%
• Game: Maple Leafs vs. Capitals (7:00PM ET)

Simulations show value on Aliaksei Protas to score a point here, with a 52.7% probability and 7.2% edge at +120 odds.

NHL player prop summary: Thursday, December 18, 2025

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

Matchup	Prop	Odds	Edge	Probability
Oilers vs. Bruins	Alex Steeves anytime goal scorer	+400 @ DraftKings	14.8%	34.8%
Stars vs. Sharks	Ethan Cardwell anytime goal scorer	+1100 @ DraftKings	10.9%	19.2%
Stars vs. Sharks	John Klingberg anytime goal scorer	+900 @ DraftKings	8.9%	51.5%
Blackhawks vs. Canadiens	Teuvo Teravainen to score a point	+135 @ DraftKings	8.9%	51.5%
Blackhawks vs. Canadiens	Ivan Demidov anytime goal scorer	+330 @ DraftKings	8.6%	31.9%
Wild vs. Blue Jackets	Sean Monahan over 1.5 shots on goal	+100 @ BetMGM	8.5%	58.5%
Blackhawks vs. Canadiens	Ilya Mikheyev anytime goal scorer	+500 @ DraftKings	8.2%	24.9%
Kraken vs. Flames	Mason Marchment to score a point	+135 @ DraftKings	7.9%	50.4%
Blackhawks vs. Canadiens	Ryan Donato to score a point	+210 @ DraftKings	7.6%	39.8%
Maple Leafs vs. Capitals	Aliaksei Protas to score a point	+120 @ DraftKings	7.2%	52.7%

Conclusion

For December 18, 2025, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Alex Steeves, Ethan Cardwell and John Klingberg. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

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