NHL Playoffs player props today: Tuesday's best props include Brock Faber [5/5/2026]
Get NHL player props today with projections for Tuesday's games.

Dimers' NHL props are live for May 05, 2026, with today's top prop bets led by the likes of Brock Faber, Kirill Kaprizov and Valeri Nichushkin.
Our NHL player props model runs continuously, analyzing every Playoffs matchup, including today's Wild vs. Avalanche clash, to surface the best NHL player prop bets across the market.
List of NHL prop picks for Tuesday's playoffs, 5/5
Below are the top ten NHL player props for May 5, ranked by probability.
Brock Faber under 2.5 shots on goal (-160)
- Edge: 3.1%
- Probability: 64.6%
- Game: Wild vs. Avalanche (8:00PM ET)
Our model has flagged value on Minnesota's Brock Faber going under 2.5 shots on goal. A probability of 64.6% gives this play an edge of 3.1% at -160 odds.
Kirill Kaprizov under 3.5 shots on goal (-130)
- Edge: 4.1%
- Probability: 60.6%
- Game: Wild vs. Avalanche (8:00PM ET)
Kirill Kaprizov’s shots on goal prop shows a 60.6% probability and an 4.1% edge at -130 odds, according to our model.
Valeri Nichushkin to score a point (+140)
- Edge: 2.5%
- Probability: 44.2%
- Game: Wild vs. Avalanche (8:00PM ET)
The data highlights value on Valeri Nichushkin to score a point, with simulations showing a 44.2% probability and a 2.5% edge at +140.
Nicolas Roy to score a point (+230)
- Edge: 4.5%
- Probability: 34.8%
- Game: Wild vs. Avalanche (8:00PM ET)
Our model finds value on Nicolas Roy to score a point, with a 34.8% probability and an edge of 4.5% at +230 odds.
Ross Colton to score a point (+260)
- Edge: 1.3%
- Probability: 29.1%
- Game: Wild vs. Avalanche (8:00PM ET)
Simulations indicate value on Ross Colton to score a point for Colorado, showing an edge of 1.3% at +260 odds.
Gabriel Landeskog anytime goal scorer (+280)
- Edge: 2.0%
- Probability: 28.3%
- Game: Wild vs. Avalanche (8:00PM ET)
Gabriel Landeskog’s anytime goal scorer prop shows an edge of 2.0% at +280 odds, supported by a 28.3% probability according to our model.
Jared Spurgeon to score a point (+270)
- Edge: 1.1%
- Probability: 28.1%
- Game: Wild vs. Avalanche (8:00PM ET)
Our model highlights value on Jared Spurgeon to score a point for Minnesota, with a 28.1% probability and a 1.1% edge at +270 odds.
Artturi Lehkonen anytime goal scorer (+320)
- Edge: 2.1%
- Probability: 25.9%
- Game: Wild vs. Avalanche (8:00PM ET)
The data shows value on Artturi Lehkonen anytime goal scorer, supported by a 25.9% probability at +320 odds and an edge of 2.1%.
Valeri Nichushkin anytime goal scorer (+330)
- Edge: 1.9%
- Probability: 25.1%
- Game: Wild vs. Avalanche (8:00PM ET)
A 1.9% edge on the anytime goal line makes Valeri Nichushkin a value play in Wild vs. Avalanche, supported by a 25.1% probability at +330 odds.
Cale Makar anytime goal scorer (+330)
- Edge: 1.8%
- Probability: 25.1%
- Game: Wild vs. Avalanche (8:00PM ET)
Simulations show value on Cale Makar anytime goal scorer here, with a 25.1% probability and 1.8% edge at +330 odds.
NHL player prop summary: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 7:56PM ET:
| Prop | Odds | Edge | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Faber under 2.5 shots on goal | -160 @ DraftKings | 3.1% | 64.6% |
| Kirill Kaprizov under 3.5 shots on goal | -130 @ BetMGM | 4.1% | 60.6% |
| Valeri Nichushkin to score a point | +140 @ DraftKings | 4.5% | 34.8% |
| Nicolas Roy to score a point | +230 @ DraftKings | 4.5% | 34.8% |
| Ross Colton to score a point | +260 @ DraftKings | 1.3% | 29.1% |
| Gabriel Landeskog anytime goal scorer | +280 @ FanDuel | 2.0% | 28.3% |
| Jared Spurgeon to score a point | +270 @ DraftKings | 1.1% | 28.1% |
| Artturi Lehkonen anytime goal scorer | +320 @ DraftKings | 2.1% | 25.9% |
| Valeri Nichushkin first goal scorer | +330 @ FanDuel | 1.9% | 25.1% |
| Cale Makar anytime goal scorer | +330 @ DraftKings | 1.8% | 25.1% |
Conclusion
For May 5, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Brock Faber, Kirill Kaprizov 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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