NHL Prop Bets: Today’s Best Bets for Game Props (March 29)

There are three games for Wednesday’s NHL slate, and I’ve identified some favorable game prop bets on the BetMGM Sportsbook for you to consider ahead of the today’s action.

NHL Game Prop Bets: Wednesday, March 29

Matt Boldy Over 3.5 Shots (+115)

Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche, 10:07 p.m. ET

The Avalanche have had a decent season considering their injury issues, currently 10th in the league with a record of 44-23-6, and the eighth-place Wild (43-22-9) are doing even better. Facing off against Colorado, I think four shots by Boldy tonight is very doable — but he’ll have to be on his game.

So far this season, Boldy has recorded 28 goals, 29 assists, 57 points, and 237 shots in 74 games. He’s managed at least four shots in three of his last five games, so another four tonight definitely isn’t out of the question. This should be a really good matchup.

At +115 for 3.5 shots, the money is okay and I like this prop.

Alex Ovechkin Over 0.5 Assists (+130)

New York Islanders vs. Washington Capitals, 7:37 p.m. ET

Any assist bet is always a little risky, but I have a good feeling about Ovechkin tonight.

Ovechkin has recorded 42 goals, 30 assists, 72 points, and 285 shots in 68 games this season. He’s recorded at least one assist in three of his last five games. Facing off against the Islanders, whose record of 38-28-9 is a decent way ahead of the Capitals’ 34-32-8, I think Ovechkin has a good shot of adding another assist to his list.

At +130, the money is great, and for 0.5 assists, I like this prop a lot.

Michael Bunting Over 0.5 Points (+110)

Florida Panthers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, 7:37 p.m. ET

Bunting has recorded 21 goals, 25 assists, 46 points, and 146 shots in 73 games, and the 27-year-old left winger seems to have no intention of slowing down. With at least one points in two of his last three games, I have a good feeling about Bunting managing another one tonight.

The Panthers are 19th in the league with a record of 36-31-7, which is a long way back from the sixth-place Maple Leafs (44-20-9). Against a much weaker team, Bunting should still have ample opportunity to show his stuff.

At +110 for 0.5 points, the money is mediocre, but I like this prop.

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What is an NHL Prop Bet?

NHL prop bets don’t specifically focus on the outcome of an NHL game but look at in-game events, such as how many goals will be scored in each period, when the goals will be scored, etc. 

You can also direct your attention to player props, where you can choose which individuals you think will score in each contest. 

Types of NHL Prop Bets 

BetMGM has an array of game prop bets for each NHL game, including but not exhaustive to the following:

• Winning margin
• Which team will score the first goal?
• Correct score 
• In which period will the most goals be scored? 
• Time of the first goal
• Will both teams score one or more goals in the first period/second period/third period?
• Which team will be the first to reach three goals? 
• Will both teams score three or more goals (including OT and shootout)? 

How To Bet NHL Prop Bets

Locking in NHL props couldn’t be easier. First, head to the NHL betting page and select a specific game. Then go to the main betting page or select game props on the dropdown arrow. 

Click on the prop bets you’d like to commit to and place your desired wager amount (stake). Then, place your bet, sit back, and enjoy the on-ice action.