NHL player props today: Thursday's best props include Cole Caufield [11/5/2026]

Cole Caufield anytime goal scorer (+135)

• Edge: 2.6%
• Probability: 45.2%
• Game: Mammoth vs. Canadiens (7:00PM ET)

Our model has found value on Canadiens' Cole Caufield scoring a goal. A probability of 45.2% gives this play an edge of 2.6% at +135 odds.

Mark Scheifele anytime goal scorer (+160)

• Edge: 1.6%
• Probability: 40.0%
• Game: Canucks vs. Jets (7:00PM ET)

Mark Scheifele’s anytime goal scorer prop shows a 40.0% probability and an 1.6% edge at +160 odds, according to our model.

Alex DeBrincat anytime goal scorer (+170)

• Edge: 2.3%
• Probability: 39.3%
• Game: Golden Knights vs. Red Wings (7:00PM ET)

The data highlights value on Alex DeBrincat anytime goal scorer, with simulations showing a 39.3% probability and a 2.3% edge at +170.

Viktor Arvidsson anytime goal scorer (+200)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 36.4%
• Game: Golden Knights vs. Red Wings (7:00PM ET)

Our model finds value on Viktor Arvidsson to score a goal, with a 36.4% probability and an edge of 3.1% at +200 odds.

Mark Stone anytime goal scorer (+190)

• Edge: 1.2%
• Probability: 35.6%
• Game: Golden Knights vs. Red Wings (7:00PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Mark Stone as an anytime goal scorer for Golden Knights, showing an edge of 1.2% at +190 odds.

Morgan Geekie anytime goal scorer (+220)

• Edge: 2.0%
• Probability: 33.3%
• Game: Bruins vs. Penguins (7:00PM ET)

Morgan Geekie’s anytime goal scorer prop shows an edge of 2.0% at +220 odds, supported by a 33.3% probability according to our model.

Pavel Zacha anytime goal scorer (+240)

• Edge: 1.2%
• Probability: 30.7%
• Game: Bruins vs. Penguins (7:00PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Pavel Zacha anytime goal scorer for Bruins, with a 30.7% probability and a 1.2% edge at +240 odds.

Jimmy Snuggerud anytime goal scorer (+250)

• Edge: 1.4%
• Probability: 29.9%
• Game: Blues vs. Devils (7:00PM ET)

The data shows value on Jimmy Snuggerud anytime goal scorer, supported by a 29.9% probability at +250 odds and an edge of 1.4%.

JJ Peterka anytime goal scorer (+270)

• Edge: 2.8%
• Probability: 29.9%
• Game: Bruins vs. Penguins (7:00PM ET)

A 2.8% edge on the anytime goal line makes JJ Peterka a value play in Bruins vs. Penguins, supported by a 29.9% probability at +270 odds.

Dylan Holloway anytime goal scorer (+310)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 28.7%
• Game: Blues vs. Devils (7:00PM ET)

Simulations show value on Dylan Holloway anytime goal scorer here, with a 28.7% probability and 4.3% edge at +310 odds.

NHL player prop summary: Thursday, November 5, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 12:10AM ET:

Conclusion

For November 5, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Cole Caufield, Mark Scheifele and Alex DeBrincat. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

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