NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Picks, Odds, Predictions for Thursday, April 30, 2026
Even though there are just two games taking place on Thursday night, there are still plenty of Anytime Goal Scorers props to wager on, including a bet on Kirill Kaprizov and Zach Hyman with an in-depth breakdown of the rest of the card below. Be sure to check out our daily NHL betting trends page too for insights and data on each game.
Thursday’s Anytime Goal Scorer Picks
- Kirill Kaprizov
- Leon Draisaitl
- Zach Hyman
- Chris Kreider
Kirill Kaprizov Anytime Goal Scorer
After a slow start to the year, the Minnesota Wild front line have been able to turn into a formidable unit, climbing into the top-10 in Expected Goals For in All Situations and in 5-on-5 Play. Kirill Kaprizov has played a major role in their success this season, averaging 0.49 Expected Goals and 3.45 Shots on Goal per game.
Heading into Thursday night, expect Kaprizov to light up the scoreboard by attacking a Dallas Stars back line who continues to stumble down the board in Expected Goals Against in All Situations throughout the playoffs. Especially with Jake Oettinger struggling to hold his own while constantly scrambling across the ice in an attempt to wall off Kaprizov’s Shots on Goal, averaging a .899 Save Percentage.
Leon Draisaitl Anytime Goal Scorer
When at full health, Leon Draisaitl has been a steady source of offense for the Edmonton Oilers, averaging 0.39 Expected Goals per game. His return to the ice has given the Oilers front line a major boost in production, generating three Goals, six Assists, and twelve Shots on Goal five games into their series against Anaheim.
Fortunately for Draisaitl, he will have a great opportunity to build on his momentum against the Ducks by exploiting a back line who ranks near dead last in Expected Goals Against in All Situations and in 5-on-5 Play. To help increase your risk on Draisaitl, escalator bet his Anytime Goal Scorer prop by placing smaller wagers on his alternate totals at the best available odds across multiple sportsbooks.
Zach Hyman Anytime Goal Scorer
Since the start of the regular season, Zach Hyman has been able to create high quality scoring opportunities at a consistent rate, averaging 0.61 Expected Goals and 2.74 Shots on Goal per game. With Hyman capitalizing on the extra space in front of the net Draisailit and Connor McDavid create with their gravity, the Oilers front line have been dominant, ranking fifth in Expected Goals For in All Situations.
With the Ducks severely underwhelming in coverage as previously mentioned, Hyman will be able to pressure the net for the full duration of the contest, increasing his chances of scoring. Especially with Lukas Dostal struggling to play at a competitive level while having to pull away from the net, averaging a stunning 4.32 Goals Against per game and a .864 Save Percentage.
Chris Kreider Anytime Goal Scorer
It has been a successful 2025-26 campaign for Chris Kreider in his first year with the Anaheim Ducks, generating 0.34 Expected Goals per game as of writing. The addition of Kreider to their front line has helped spark the Ducks turnaround on offense, entering the playoffs ranked near the top of the board in Expected Goals For in All Situations and in 5-on-5 Play.
In a favorable matchup against the Oilers, expect Kreider to continue to light the lamp by taking advantage of a back line who resides in the bottom fifteen in Expected Goals Against From High Danger Shots. With his versatile front line stretching out the Oilers coverage, the width of Kreider’s shooting lanes will widen, improving the quality of his Shots on Goal.
