NHL · Sunday, October 18, 2026
NHL Player Props Today: Sunday, October 18
There are 2 games on the NHL board this Sunday. We ran every posted player prop through the same analysis as the PropsIQ app and kept the 5 with the strongest case — a recent record against the line and a reason it should hold tonight.
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Kent Johnson Over 1.5 Shots on Goal
Over his last 10 games, Kent Johnson has recorded 2+ shots on goal 7 times. He's on the road at MIN tonight, priced at -148 to do it again.
Why it can hit
- Priced in our favour. The model makes this 70% against a no-vig market price of 56% — a 14% edge at -148.
- Season pace clears the line. At 3.0 per game, he clears 1.5 about 80% of the time.
- Trending up. 100% over the last 5 against 70% over the last 10.
Andrei Svechnikov Over 2.5 Shots on Goal
Over his last 10 games, Andrei Svechnikov has recorded 3+ shots on goal 6 times. He's on the road at the Calgary Flames tonight, with the over at -118.
Why it can hit
- Soft matchup for the position. Calgary Flames allow 21.9 shots on goal per game to forwards — 6th most in the league, 11% above the 19.7 average.
- Implied for a big night. The market has CAR at 4.00 goals in a 6.5-goal game.
- Priced in our favour. The model makes this 58% against a no-vig market price of 51% — a 7% edge at -118.
The case against: coin-flip recent sample. Cleared 2.5 in 2 of his last 5 — 2, 5, 1, 2, 4 (most recent first).
Jackson Blake Over 0.5 Points
Jackson Blake has gone over 0.5 points in 7 of his last 10 games. He's on the road at CGY tonight, priced at -135 to do it again.
Why it can hit
- Priced in our favour. The model makes this 67% against a no-vig market price of 53% — a 14% edge at -135.
- Season pace clears the line. At 0.89 per game, he clears 0.5 about 59% of the time.
- Strong on the road. 67% in his last 21 on the road games.
The case against: coin-flip recent sample. Cleared 0.5 in 3 of his last 5 — 0, 1, 0, 2, 2 (most recent first).
Jesper Wallstedt Over 23.5 Saves
Over his last 10 games, Jesper Wallstedt has made 24+ saves 7 times. He's at home to CBJ tonight, priced at -115 to do it again.
Why it can hit
- Priced in our favour. The model makes this 66% against a no-vig market price of 50% — a 16% edge at -115.
- The clear starter. He has started 88% of his team's games this season.
- Strong at home. 71% in his last 17 at home games.
The case against: coin-flip recent sample. Cleared 23.5 in 3 of his last 5 — 20, 21, 29, 32, 25 (most recent first).
Matt Coronato Over 0.5 Points
Matt Coronato has gone over 0.5 points in 6 of his last 10 games. He's at home to the Carolina Hurricanes tonight, priced at -105 to do it again.
Why it can hit
- Priced in our favour. The model makes this 57% against a no-vig market price of 48% — a 9% edge at -105.
- Tired opponent. Carolina Hurricanes played last night. Second-night sides give up more shots, and they usually start their backup.
- Trending up. 1.0 per game over his last three against a 0.6 season average.
The case against: tough matchup for the position. Carolina Hurricanes allow only 5.0 per game to forwards, 8th stingiest in the league.