NHL player props today: Wednesday's best props include Simon Holmstrom [1/28/2026]

Dimers' NHL props are live for January 28, 2026, with today's top betting edges led by the likes of Simon Holmstrom, Mathieu Olivier and Sean Couturier.

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

List of NHL prop picks for Wednesday, 1/28

Sourced from 30+ total props today, below are the top ten NHL player props for January 28, ranked by edge.

Simon Holmstrom to score a point (+135)

• Edge: 7.5%
• Probability: 50.1%
• Game: Rangers vs. Islanders (7:00PM ET)

Our model has flagged value on NY Islanders' Simon Holmstrom going over 0.5 a point. A probability of 50.1% gives this play an edge of 7.5% at +135 odds.

Simon Holmstrom anytime goal scorer (+360)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 27.4%
• Game: Rangers vs. Islanders (7:00PM ET)

Simon Holmstrom’s anytime goal scorer prop shows a 27.4% probability and an 5.7% edge at +360 odds, according to our model.

Mathieu Olivier anytime goal scorer (+900)

• Edge: 5.4%
• Probability: 15.4%
• Game: Flyers vs. Blue Jackets (7:30PM ET)

The data highlights value on Mathieu Olivier anytime goal scorer, with simulations showing a 15.4% probability and a 5.4% edge at +900.

Sean Couturier to record an assist (+310)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 29.3%
• Game: Flyers vs. Blue Jackets (7:30PM ET)

Our model finds value on Sean Couturier to record an assist, with a 29.3% probability and an edge of 4.9% at +310 odds.

Valeri Nichushkin anytime goal scorer (+310)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 28.7%
• Game: Avalanche vs. Senators (7:30PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Valeri Nichushkin as an anytime goal scorer for Colorado, showing an edge of 4.3% at +310 odds.

Casey Cizikas anytime goal scorer (+1000)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 13.1%
• Game: Rangers vs. Islanders (7:00PM ET)

Casey Cizikas’s anytime goal scorer prop shows an edge of 4.0% at +1000 odds, supported by a 13.1% probability according to our model.

Sean Monahan to score a point (+126)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 48.1%
• Game: Flyers vs. Blue Jackets (7:30PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Sean Monahan to score a point for Columbus, with a 48.1% probability and a 3.9% edge at +126 odds.

Sean Couturier over 1.5 shots on goal (+100)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 53.8%
• Game: Flyers vs. Blue Jackets (7:30PM ET)

The data shows value on Sean Couturier over 1.5 shots on goal, supported by a 53.8% probability at +100 odds and an edge of 3.8%.

Matthew Robertson anytime goal scorer (+1400)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 10.4%
• Game: Rangers vs. Islanders (7:00PM ET)

A 3.8% edge on the anytime goal line makes Matthew Robertson a value play in Rangers vs. Islanders, supported by a 10.4% probability at +1400 odds.

Travis Konecny anytime goal scorer (+240)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 33.1%
• Game: Flyers vs. Blue Jackets (7:30PM ET)

Simulations show value on Travis Konecny anytime goal scorer here, with a 33.1% probability and 3.6% edge at +240 odds.

NHL player prop summary: Wednesday, January 28, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by edge according to our model as of 5:45PM ET:

Matchup	Prop	Odds	Edge	Probability
Rangers vs. Islanders	Simon Holmstrom to score a point	+135 @ DraftKings	7.5%	50.1%
Rangers vs. Islanders	Simon Holmstrom anytime goal scorer	+360 @ DraftKings	5.7%	27.4%
Flyers vs. Blue Jackets	Mathieu Olivier anytime goal scorer	+900 @ DraftKings	4.9%	29.3%
Flyers vs. Blue Jackets	Sean Couturier to record an assist	+310 @ DraftKings	4.9%	29.3%
Avalanche vs. Senators	Valeri Nichushkin anytime goal scorer	+310 @ FanDuel	4.3%	28.7%
Rangers vs. Islanders	Casey Cizikas anytime goal scorer	+1000 @ FanDuel	4.0%	13.1%
Flyers vs. Blue Jackets	Sean Monahan to score a point	+126 @ DraftKings	3.9%	48.1%
Flyers vs. Blue Jackets	Sean Couturier over 1.5 shots on goal	+100 @ DraftKings	3.8%	53.8%
Rangers vs. Islanders	Matthew Robertson first goal scorer	+1400 @ FanDuel	3.8%	10.4%
Flyers vs. Blue Jackets	Travis Konecny anytime goal scorer	+240 @ DraftKings	3.6%	33.1%

Conclusion

For January 28, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Simon Holmstrom, Mathieu Olivier and Sean Couturier. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

Built using automation and human oversight, this article draws on the latest data to deliver accurate, timely insights. If using this article for betting, Dimers encourages responsible gambling.