NHL · Saturday, October 31, 2026
NHL Player Props Today: Saturday, October 31
Saturday's NHL slate has 10 games. These are the 5 player props our data likes most tonight: each has cleared its line in most of the player's recent games, and each has something in the matchup or the role behind it, not just a streak.
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Easton Cowan Over 1.5 Shots on Goal
Over his last 10 games, Easton Cowan has recorded 2+ shots on goal 8 times. He's on the road at the Vancouver Canucks tonight, with the over at -155.
Why it can hit
- Soft matchup for the position. Vancouver Canucks allow 24.5 shots on goal per game to forwards — 1st most in the league, 24% above the 19.8 average.
- Implied for a big night. The market has TOR at 4.00 goals in a 6.5-goal game.
- Priced in our favour. The model makes this 74% against a no-vig market price of 57% — a 17% edge at -155.
The case against: coin-flip recent sample. Cleared 1.5 in 3 of his last 5 — 3, 1, 1, 4, 2 (most recent first).
Tage Thompson Over 0.5 Points
Over his last 10 games, Tage Thompson has recorded a point 6 times. He's on the road at the Los Angeles Kings today, with the over at -175.
Why it can hit
- Soft matchup for the position. Los Angeles Kings allow 7.4 points per game to forwards — 4th most in the league, 17% above the 6.3 average.
- Implied for a big night. The market has BUF at 3.50 goals in a 5.5-goal game.
- Season pace clears the line. At 1.1 per game, he clears 0.5 about 66% of the time.
The case against: coin-flip recent sample. Cleared 0.5 in 3 of his last 5 — 5, 1, 0, 0, 1 (most recent first).
Brandon Hagel Over 0.5 Points
Over his last 10 games, Brandon Hagel has recorded a point 8 times. He's on the road at the Nashville Predators today, priced at -185 to do it again.
Why it can hit
- Implied for a big night. The market has TBL at 4.00 goals in a 6.5-goal game.
- Priced in our favour. The model makes this 76% against a no-vig market price of 60% — a 16% edge at -185.
- Season pace clears the line. At 1.3 per game, he clears 0.5 about 74% of the time.
The case against: boom-or-bust profile. His game-to-game spread is wide (123% of his median), so the hit rate is a much shakier guide than it looks.
Evan Bouchard Over 0.5 Assists
Evan Bouchard has gone over 0.5 assists in 9 of his last 10 games. He's on the road at the New York Islanders today, priced at -160 to do it again.
Why it can hit
- Implied for a big night. The market has EDM at 4.00 goals in a 6.5-goal game.
- Priced in our favour. The model makes this 86% against a no-vig market price of 58% — a 28% edge at -160.
- Season pace clears the line. At 1.2 per game, he clears 0.5 about 68% of the time.
The case against: boom-or-bust profile. His game-to-game spread is wide (69% of his median), so the hit rate is a much shakier guide than it looks.
Matvei Gridin Over 1.5 Shots on Goal
Matvei Gridin has gone over 1.5 shots on goal in 8 of his last 10 games. He's on the road at COL tonight, with the over at -150.
Why it can hit
- Priced in our favour. The model makes this 73% against a no-vig market price of 56% — a 17% edge at -150.
- Season pace clears the line. At 2.4 per game, he clears 1.5 about 69% of the time.
- Trending up. 3.7 per game over his last three against a 2.4 season average.
The case against: boom-or-bust profile. His game-to-game spread is wide (86% of his median), so the hit rate is a much shakier guide than it looks.