Best NHL Prop Bets Today: End the Regular Season Backing Celebrini to Score

With the Chicago Blackhawks back line incapable of face guarding, the San Jose Sharks Macklin Celebrini will be able to consistently break away from their coverage and pressure the net at a high rate. Later in the night, expect the Seattle Kraken’s struggles on offense to continue to persist as they face off against the Vegas Golden Knights who rank near the top of the board in most defensive metrics.

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San Jose Sharks vs. Chicago Blackhawks - Prop Bets (8:30 PM, EST)

Expect Macklin Celebrini to end his year on a high note by taking advantage of the Chicago Blackhawks who severely underwhelm on defense.

San Jose Sharks Team Total Over 3 (-155) at BetMGM Sportsbook

After ranking near dead last in most defensive metrics last year, the Chicago Blackhawks struggles have bled into this season, ending the year ranked in the bottom five in Expected Goals Against in All Situations. Their inability to defend their net brings in a high amount of negative variance into their contests, plummeting their odds of winning.

Unfortunately for the Blackhawks, their struggles on defense will be on full display against the San Jose Sharks as they face off against a versatile front line with seven players averaging more than 0.25 Expected Goals per game. Even with Spencer Knight in net, the Sharks aggression will force the Blackhawks goalie to constantly make cuts between the pipes, opening up larger gaps beside him.

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Macklin Celebrini Anytime Goal Scorer (+135) at BetMGM Sportsbook

Since the start of the regular season, Macklin Celebrini has been a steady source of production for the Sharks front line, averaging 0.39 Expected Goals and 3.51 Shots on Goal per game. With his linemates stretching out the Blackhawks underwhelming coverage, the width of Celebrini’s shooting lanes will widen, improving the quality of his shot attempts in front of the net.

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Seattle Kraken vs. Vegas Golden Knights - Prop Bets (10:00 PM, EST)

With Vegas possessing a two point lead over Edmonton, the Golden Knights need to secure just one point against Seattle in order to win the Pacific division title.

Seattle Kraken Team Total Under 2.5 (-150) at BetMGM Sportsbook

After going 6-1-3 in their last ten games, the Vegas Golden Knights have been able to reclaim their lead for first in the Pacific, possessing a two point lead over the Oilers in the Presidents’ Trophy standings. Their high level of play on defense has played a major role in their success this year, fielding a back line who ranks second in Expected Goals Against in 5-on-5 Play.

Heading into Wednesday night’s contest against the Seattle Kraken, the Golden Knights will be able to build on their momentum, facing off against the Seattle Kraken who rank 30th in Expected Goals For in All Situations. With his back line smothering their shot attempts, expect Akira Schmid to consistently wall them off as the Golden Knights goalie is averaging just 2.59 Goals Against per game.

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New York Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning - Prop Bets (7:00 PM, EST)

With the New York Rangers struggling in coverage, the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Jake Guentzel will be able to pressure the net at a higher rate which increases his chances of scoring.

Jake Guentzel Anytime Goal Scorer (+128) at FanDuel Sportsbook

With his linemates pulling defensive attention away from him, Jake Guentzel has been able to thrive, averaging 0.44 Expected Goals per game. In a favorable matchup against the New York Rangers, expect Guentzel to continue to light the lamp by attacking a back line who ranks near dead last in Expected Goals Against. If Nikita Kucherov sits out, then place a small wager on Guentzel to be the first goal scorer as well.

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