NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Picks, Odds, Predictions for Monday, April 6
Even with just four games taking place on Monday night, there are plenty of Anytime Goal Scorer props to wager on, including a bet on Nikita Kucherov who is in a great position to round back into form after returning from injury. Be sure to check out our daily NHL betting trends page too for insights and data on each game.
Monday’s Anytime Goal Scorer Picks
- Nikita Kucherov
- Jordan Eberle
- Macklin Celebrini
- Adrian Kempe
Nikita Kucherov Anytime Goal Scorer
When at full health, Nikita Kucherov has been one of the more dynamic forwards in the league, averaging over one Point and 0.48 Expected Goals per game. His versatility has helped turn the Tampa Bay Lightning front line into one of the more lethal units in the league, leading a group who ranks in the top-3 in Expected Goals For in All Situations.
Heading into Monday night’s contest against the Buffalo Sabres, expect Kucherov to continue to stuff the stat sheet by taking advantage of a back line who ranks near the bottom of the board in Expected Goals Against in 5-on-5 Play. With his linemates stretching out the Sabres back line, the width of their gaps in coverage will widen, improving the quality of Kucherov’s Shots on Goal in front of the crease.
Jordan Eberle Anytime Goal Scorer
After losing their last three games in a row, the Seattle Kraken’s odds of making the playoffs have plummeted, now sitting six games back from Nashville for the last spot in the wildcard standings. While his supporting cast has underwhelmed this year, Jordan Eberle has still been able to play at a high level, averaging 0.37 Expected Goals and 2.16 Shots on Goal per game.
In a favorable matchup against the Winnipeg Jets, Eberle will be able to build on his momentum by relentlessly attacking a back line who ranks below league average mark in Expected Goals Against in All Situations. Even with Connor Hellebuyck in net, Eberle’s aggression will force the former Hart Memorial Trophy winner to scramble across the ice, opening up wider shooting lanes beside him.
Macklin Celebrini Anytime Goal Scorer
In just the second year of his career, Macklin Celebrini has oozed superstar potential, averaging 0.39 Expected Goals per game. His emergence has helped keep the San Jose Sharks in contention for the playoffs, hovering just two points back from the Predators with seven games remaining in their schedule.
With the Chicago Blackhawks struggling to defend their net per their below league average mark in Expected Goals Against From High Danger Shots, Celebrini will be able to continue to light the lamp by exploiting their gaps in coverage. For some more exposure, escalator bet Celebrini’s Anytime Goal Scorer prop by placing smaller wagers on his alternate totals at the best available odds.
Adrian Kempe Anytime Goal Scorer
With the acquisition of Artemi Panarin, Adrian Kempe has been able to take advantage of the extra space his teammate provides with his gravity, averaging 0.34 Expected Goals and 2.79 Shots on Goal per game. While the duo has been able to thrive, their supporting cast has struggled to give them the production they need to be efficient, grading out poorly in Expected Goals For.
Fortunately for Kempe, he will have a great opportunity to keep the Kings offense afloat against Nashville, pressuring a back line who resides in the bottom half of the board in Expected Goals Against in All Situations. With the Predators incapable of face guarding, Kempe will be able to generate a higher volume of Shots on Goal in front of the net, increasing his chances of scoring.
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