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The second-last Sunday of the NHL regular season features seven games and nearly 12 hours of action.
My NHL player props today feature the league’s top two goal scorers, Nathan MacKinnon and Cole Caufield, as well as star blueliner Quinn Hughes.
Find the details below in my NHL picks for Sunday, April 5.
Best NHL player prop bets today
| Player |  |
|---|---|
 MacKinnon anytime goal |
<<-120>> |
 Q. Hughes Over 0.5 assists |
<<-160>> |
 Caufield anytime goal |
<<+115>> |
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Our best NHL player props for Sunday, April 5
Take a look at our best bets and expert analysis below.
Prop #1: Nathan MacKinnon anytime goal
Nathan MacKinnon added to his NHL-leading goal total on Saturday with one of two Colorado Avalanche tallies in Colorado’s 2-0 win over the Dallas Stars.
The Avs superstar has 51 goals this season as he looks to claim his first Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy, with five of those markers coming in his last five games.
MacKinnon enters Sunday’s game against the St. Louis Blues on a three-game goal streak, and he always seems to love playing against the division rival. He’s scored in three straight meetings vs. the Blues, and he posted four points in their last meeting on December 31.
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: ESPN, Sportsnet
Prop #2: Quinn Hughes Over 0.5 assists
Quinn Hughes has been a perfect fit since joining the Minnesota Wild in December, collecting a ridiculous 47 assists and 50 points in 45 games with the club.
The Minnesota blueliner has picked up at least one apple in three straight outings, and five of his last six, while the Wild have averaged a solid 3.60 gpg over their last five contests.
This afternoon’s matchup should favor Hughes and the Wild as the Detroit Red Wings have struggled in the home stretch. Detroit is 2-5-0 over its last seven games while allowing 3.57 gapg during that span.
The Wild will score three or four, and Hughes will factor in at least one.
- Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: HBO MAX, truTV, TNT, Sportsnet 360
Prop #3: Cole Caufield anytime goal
There has not been a better goal scorer in the NHL than Cole Caufield since players returned from the Olympic break. Hard to believe that the Montreal Canadiens sniper was a snub for Team USA, isn’t it?
Caufield has 17 goals in his last 18 games and has tickled the twine in nine of his last 12 outings.
He didn’t score against the New Jersey Devils yesterday, but he was all over the puck with five shots on net.
Jacob Markstrom likely starts for the Devils, and he’s allowed 3+ goals in eight of his last nine starts.
- Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: RDS, TSN2, MSGSN
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Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
Not intended for use in MA.
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