NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Picks, Odds, Predictions for Wednesday, April 29, 2026

By Kody Malstrom | Apr 29, 2026, 1:25am

With Wednesday night’s slate bringing us three playoff games to wager on, there are plenty of Anytime Goal Scorer props to groom through, including a bet on Jake Guentzel and Owen Tippett with an in-depth breakdown of their contests below. Be sure to check out our daily NHL betting trends page too for insights and data on each game.

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Wednesday’s Anytime Goal Scorer Picks

Jake Guentzel
Cole Caufield
Owen Tippett
Tomas Hertl

Jake Guentzel Anytime Goal Scorer

Since the start of the regular season, Jake Guentzel has been a steady source of production for the Tampa Bay Lightning, averaging 0.44 Expected Goals per game. Unfortunately for Guentzel, his high level of play has not been enough to help the Lightning avoid regression, falling down to the bottom of the board in Expected Goals For in All Situations.

In a favorable matchup against the Montreal Canadiens, expect Guentzel to keep the Lightning afloat by taking advantage of a back line who ranks near dead last in Expected Goals Against in All Situations and in 5-on-5 Play. With the Canadiens back line incapable of keeping a defender on Guentzel’s hip, he will be able to operate in the middle for the full duration of the contest, resulting in a higher volume of Shots on Goal.

Cole Caufield Anytime Goal Scorer

Battling it out against Guentzel on the other end, Cole Caufield has also been able to create high quality scoring opportunities at a consistent rate, averaging 0.42 Expected Goals and 3.19 Shots on Goal per game. With the Canadiens offense running through Caufield, they have been able to round back into competitive form, ranking in the top-10 in Expected Goals For.

While a matchup against Tampa Bay looks daunting on paper, the Lightning back line have also shown signs of regression, giving up 3.20 Expected Goals in their last game out. With the Lightning struggling to shift their coverage across the ice to stay in front of the puck, the width of Caufield’s shooting lanes in front of the net will widen, improving the quality of his Shots on Goal.

Owen Tippett Anytime Goal Scorer

After showing signs of improvement in the first three games of their series against Pittsburgh, the Philadelphia Flyers front line have fallen hard back down to reality, ranking near dead last in Expected Goals For in All Situations. Even when receiving minimal support from his linemates, Owen Tippett has still been able to play at a high level, averaging 0.34 Expected Goals and 2.73 Shots on Goal per game.

Heading into Wednesday night, expect Tippett to continue to light the lamp by attacking a Penguins back line who resides in the bottom ten in Expected Goals Against in 5-on-5 Play. To help increase your risk on Tippett, escalator bet his Anytime Goal Scorer prop by placing smaller wagers on his alternate totals at the best available odds across multiple sportsbooks.

Tomas Hertl Anytime Goal Scorer

While Jack Eichel hogs the spotlight as the focal point of their offense, Tomas Hertl has quietly been the more efficient scorer, leading the team in Expected Goals with an average of 0.43 per game. Their combined production has helped turn the Vegas Golden Knights into a formidable unit, ranking above league average in Expected Goals For in 5-on-5 Play.

With the Utah Mammoth struggling in coverage per their below league average mark in Expected Goals Against From High Danger Shots, Hertl will be able to pressure the net at a heavier rate which increases his chances of scoring. Especially with Eichel pulling defensive attention away from him, creating more space in front of the crease for Hertl to exploit.

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Kody Malstrom

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