NHL Player Props Tonight (October 24, 2026): Best Bets and Top Picks

The best NHL player props tonight are Lucas Raymond Shots On Goal Over 2.50, Collin Graf Shots On Goal Over 1.50, and Pavel Dorofeyev Shots On Goal Over 2.50 — all flagged as conviction picks at 8/10 confidence by LineCrush’s models. If you’re prioritizing a short card, those are our most actionable edges for October 24, 2026.

Tonight’s NHL Slate

It’s a full Saturday board with 12 games spread across the day, capped by two late-night matchups. Key windows include early tilts like ANA at PHI (1:00 PM ET) and LAK at NJD (3:30 PM ET), a heavy 7:10 PM ET cluster (SJS-BOS, TOR-EDM, VGK-CBJ, BUF-WSH, CAR-STL, NSH-PIT), plus TBL at UTA (8:10 PM ET) and the nightcap pair MIN at SEA and DET at CGY (both 10:10 PM ET). Plenty of shot volume and point opportunities across time slots.

Top Player Props for October 24, 2026

• High-conviction shooters (confidence 8/10):

  • Lucas Raymond: Shots On Goal Over 2.50 — our analysis tags Raymond with a “Scoring Surge,” and the over on 2.5 SOG stands out for DET at CGY (10:10 PM ET). This is the cleanest over on the board given the current read and confidence.
  • Collin Graf: Shots On Goal Over 1.50 — flagged as “Versatile Resurgence.” At a 1.5 line, this is a favorable volume threshold if you want a lower number baked into an 8/10 conviction profile.
  • Pavel Dorofeyev: Shots On Goal Over 2.50 — “Pressing Shooter” read aligns with sustained attempts. At 2.5, LineCrush’s models see repeatable volume to clear the number.
  • Timo Meier: Shots On Goal Over 2.50 — also 8/10 with an “Assertive Shooter” tag. Another strong ladder candidate if you like stacking SOG overs, but Over 2.50 is the official angle.

• Emerging edges (confidence 8/10 at lower lines):

  • Alex Bump: Shots On Goal Over 1.50 — “Confident Rebound” suggests willingness to fire. At 1.5 SOG with conviction status, this fits risk-managed SGPs and round-robin builds.

• Points props with moderate confidence (6/10 conviction picks):

  • Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Points Over 0.50 — “Promising Return.” For TOR at EDM (7:10 PM ET), LineCrush’s models see RNH in a favorable touch-rate zone to find the scoresheet at least once.
  • Tom Wilson: Points Over 0.50 — “Role Elevated.” In BUF at WSH (7:10 PM ET), a usage uptick supports a single point at plus or modest juice depending on your book.

• Shots props with moderate confidence (6/10 conviction pick):

  • Fabian Zetterlund: Shots On Goal Over 1.50 — “Driven Adaptation” read points to sustainable attempt volume over the 1.5 mark.

Conviction picks are model-flagged angles with supportive form and context; they are not guarantees. Stake sizing should reflect your bankroll rules.

Suggested ways to play:

• Core three: Raymond Over 2.50 SOG, Graf Over 1.50 SOG, Dorofeyev Over 2.50 SOG.
• Diversify with one point prop: Nugent-Hopkins Over 0.50 Points or Wilson Over 0.50 Points.
• Add a lower-line SOG: Zetterlund Over 1.50 SOG or Bump Over 1.50 SOG to round out slips.

How These Picks Work

LineCrush’s models surface high-conviction props by blending what players and coaches are saying with performance context, then we publish the picks before puck drop. We grade every pick transparently the next day — wins and losses — so you can track performance and calibrate confidence over time.

Want the full breakdown? See today's picks and analysis at linecrush.com/picks.