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Best NHL Prop Bets Today: Back Aho to Thrive While Jarvis is Out With an Injury

Published: December 29, 2025, 08:00 AM ET
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Best NHL Prop Bets Today 2025 12 29 Hurricanes Sebastian Aho

Even with Seth Jarvis out with an injury, the Carolina Hurricanes offense will be able to avoid regression on Monday night as they face off against the New York Rangers who severely underwhelm in coverage. After their puck drop, we turn our attention towards the Vegas Golden Knights as their back line battles it out against the Minnesota Wild who struggle to create high quality Shots on Goal in front of the net.

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New York Rangers vs. Carolina Hurricanes - Prop Bets (7:00 PM, EST)

Carolina Hurricanes Team Total Over 3.5 (-105) at BetMGM Sportsbook

Since the start of the regular season, the Carolina Hurricanes have seen their odds to win the Stanley Cup steadily grow as they are currently 23-11-3 and in fourth place in the overall standings. Their high powered offense has played a major role in their success this year as their front line ranks second in Expected Goals For in All Situations with an average of 3.96 Expected Goals per game.

In a favorable matchup against the New York Rangers, the Hurricanes offense will be able to build on their momentum as they face off against a defense who resides near the bottom of the board in Expected Goals Against in All Situations. Even with Igor Shesterkin in net, negative regression looms large over the Rangers goalie as he will be tasked with walling off a high number of Shots on Goal. For some more exposure, escalator bet the Hurricanes team total by placing smaller wagers on their alternate overs.

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Sebastian Aho Anytime Goal Scorer (+162) at FanDuel Sportsbook

Sebastian Aho has played a key role in Carolina’s success on offense this season as the Hurricanes center is averaging 0.38 Expected Goals and 2.27 Shots on Goal per game. WIth the Rangers back line struggling to stay in front of the puck, as well as Jarvis sitting out with an injury, Aho will be able to generate a higher volume of Shots on Goal which increases his chances of scoring.

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Minnesota Wild Team Total Under 3 (-165) at BetMGM Sportsbook

After a slow start to the year, the Minnesota Wild have seemingly hit their stride as they continue to climb up the Presidents’ Trophy standings while going 8-1-1 in their last 10 games. A stunning turnaround for a team who continues to severely struggle on offense as their front line ranks below league average in Expected Goals For in All Situations and in 5-on-5 Play while only five players average more than 0.25 Expected Goals per game.

Unfortunately for the Wild, their struggles on offense will be on full display against the Vegas Golden Knights as they face off against a back line who leads the league in Expected Goals Against From High Danger Shots. Especially with Akira Schmid playing at a high level while Adin Hill is out with an injury as the Golden Knights goalie is averaging just 2.48 Goals Against per game. Should the Wild team total drop down to 2.5, then reduce the size of your wager.

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Edmonton Oilers vs. Winnipeg Jets - Prop Bets (7:30 PM, EST)

Zach Hyman Anytime Goal Scorer (+200) at BetMGM Sportsbook

With Connor McDavid pulling defensive attention away from him, Zach Hyman has been able to pressure the net at a very heavy rate as the Edmonton Oilers forward is averaging 0.68 Expected Goals per game. In Monday night’s matchup against Winnipeg, expect Hyman to continue to create high quality scoring opportunities in front of the crease as he faces off against a Jets back line who ranks 25th in Expected Goals Against in All Situations.

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