NHL Monday player props: Road warriors

With the World Cup now behind us, player props will be a focal point of our coverage moving forward.

We enjoyed a clean 3-0 sweep in the last props post. Let's see if we can pick up where we left off with three more plays for an abnormally busy Monday in the NHL.

Jason Robertson over 3.5 shots (-132)

Robertson has gone cold. Normally a consistent shot-generator, Robertson has failed to record four shots in four consecutive games and five straight away from home.

A date with the Blue Jackets could be just what the doctor ordered to get Robertson back on track. They are playing without four regular defenders - Zach Werenski, Adam Boqvist, Jake Bean, and Nick Blankenburg - and it shows. Over the last 10 games, only the Ducks have conceded five-on-five shots at a higher rate.

Perhaps more importantly, in Robertson's case, the Jackets can't stay out of the penalty box. Only six teams have spent more time shorthanded on a per-game basis over the last 10.

Robertson is the primary shooter and focal point on Dallas' power play. That's where a lot of his volume comes from. He should be able to make some noise on the man advantage in this game, and if all else fails, the five-on-five matchup is still quite advantageous.

Miro Heiskanen over 2.5 shots (-115)

We are going to double dip with the Stars and back their top blue-liner.

Heiskanen has generated at least three shots in seven of the last 10 games and ranks second on the Stars - only behind Robertson - in shots and attempts in that span. He's shooting the puck a lot.

As mentioned, the Blue Jackets are having a miserable time suppressing shots - especially against defensemen.

The Blue Jackets are allowing 11.17 shots per game to opposing defensemen, ranking dead last. Only three other teams even allow 10 per game.

With Heiskanen routinely playing 25-plus minutes a night, he'll have every opportunity to get the job done in the best matchup a defenseman can ask for.

Alex Tuch over 2.5 shots (-132)

There are hot streaks, and then there's whatever Tuch is riding right now. The gifted offensive winger has shot the lights out of late, registering at least three shots on goal in 10 consecutive games.

Tuch has averaged just under four shots in that time, so he's not just sneaking his way over the line; he often gets the job done with room to spare.

On the surface, the Golden Knights don't seem like the most appealing of targets, but they are more vulnerable than you'd think. They rank 25th in attempts against per 60 at five-on-five over the last 10 games, sandwiching between the slumping Predators and Coyotes. It just so happens Tuch has been Buffalo's best shot-generator at five-on-five in that time.

There's also the revenge factor, as Tuch is going up against the team that traded him. In three prior meetings with Vegas, Tuch has scored twice and generated 10 shots on goal (3.3 per) while hitting the over on two occasions.

Perhaps he'll have a little extra pep in his step going against his former team.

Todd Cordell is a sports betting writer at theScore. Be sure to follow him on Twitter @ToddCordell.

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