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NHL Wednesday bets: Game 2 prop bets for all four games
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews will look to continue peppering the goal with shots in Game 2. John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Wednesday bets: Game 2 prop bets for all four games

The NHL playoffs continue on, with Game 2s beginning Wednesday night. We have four games on the schedule and prop bets to target.

The intriguing thing here is that these matchups are of course the same, as is their location. As such, we will have some repeats from Monday. Some came through for us and we want to continue riding the streak. Others failed but deserve another chance.

Let's get to the spots for both shots on goal (SOG) props and points looks.

Taylor Hall over 2.5 SOG (+105 DK)

Taylor Hall has pieced together enough solid games in a row to garner a look. Hall has now exceeded four SOG in five straight games, and it's great to see that number is four, highlighting strong volume.

While Carolina hasn't been a team I've targeted this year for shots, it's clear that Boston's offense has carved out an ability to get pucks on net when playing the Hurricanes.

In three regular-season contests, the Bruins averaged 33 shots on goal, and they followed that up with 36 in Game 1.

With the expectation that those shots remain, I prefer Hall at this 2.5 number and plus-money.

Seth Jarvis point (-104 FD)

We're going right back to Seth Jarvis, a member of Carolina's top line who put up two points in Game 1. That performance has extended Jarvis's point streak to eight games, and 10 out of 11.

The Hurricanes scored five goals on Monday and averaged 5.33 goals per game in three regular season games against Boston.

Perhaps Wednesday night's game is tighter, but if Carolina can even get three goals on the board, I like Jarvis to have been involved.

Auston Matthews over 1.5 points (+160 FD)

Toronto came out firing, piling up five goals against the Lightning in Game 1. Still at home and riding that momentum, I expect the Maple Leafs to work hard at winning both home games to start this series.

That success will likely hinge on star center Auston Matthews, and I find these odds at +160 to be tremendous value.

Matthews had three points in Game 1 and has gone for two-plus points in 11 of his last 14 games. At home, he's hit this mark in six of seven, and he's averaging 2.5 points per game in four games against Tampa this season.

Victor Hedman over 2.5 SOG (-125 DK)

Victor Hedman has been rolling with his shots, going over 2.5 in 10 straight games. That includes a monster five-shot effort in the first game here against Toronto.

His attempts have been steady, going for seven-plus in five straight, and I like that to continue in a game I expect the Lightning to pick up the intensity.

Toronto has allowed the 15th-most shots to defensemen since the start of April, and Hedman has covered his SOG in three of five games against them. As a member of the top power-play unit, that only further gives us confidence in Hedman's role Wednesday night.

David Perron over 2.5 SOG (+105 DK)

This was the first play I locked in Wednesday morning, we're going right back to David Perron. Perron is fresh off a six-SOG game that included a hat trick, and the situation is all in place for him to maintain that level of production.

The reason we went to Perron on Monday was the projected power-play opportunities he would have, as Minnesota has been heavily penalized of late.

That role came to fruition, as Perron netted a pair of power-play goals. Perron has now covered his SOG in all four games against the Wild this season.

Kirill Kaprizov over 3.5 SOG (+100 CZR)

On Monday we opted to roll with Kaprizov to score, which he failed to do. Wednesday, we go back to his shots on goal with Kirill fresh off a five-shot effort on Monday.

Minnesota was shut out in Game 1 at home, and with the pressure on them to even the series, that is going to start with Kaprizov. He has covered his SOG in three straight against St. Louis and has been a rock at home all season long.

Anze Kopitar over 2.5 SOG (+140 CZR)

Anze Kopitar is a guy who let us down on Monday, but I'm giving him one more chance in this series against Edmonton.

Los Angeles continues to be in the best spot for shots, as the Oilers are averaging nearly 40 shots allowed at home of late, and the Kings poured on 35 SOG in Game 1.

Edmonton has been weak to centers for months, and Kopitar, as top-line center, stands to benefit.

He had just two shots on net on Monday, it's time for him to capitalize on this matchup, and I love these odds for the bounce-back effort.

Evander Kane over 3.5 SOG (+120 DK)

Evander Kane is absolutely rolling. He's been moved back up to 3.5, a number I like to see given the ability to take him standalone.

Kane has five-plus SOG in five of his past six games and has covered this 3.5 line in seven of nine.

His attempts are sky-high, averaging 8.2 per game in his past five, and his accuracy is there as well given the high volume that are on net.

Edmonton put up 39 shots as a team on Monday and will need a similar effort if they want to even the series here.

Best of luck Wednesday night. Let's cash some NHL bets!

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