NHL Tuesday player props: 2 shot totals to target

We have a huge eight-game slate on the docket tonight, which means there are plenty of shot props to comb through.

Shot props have been very profitable this season - my record sits at 92-73 for +16.45 units - so let's hope that continues tonight.

Brad Marchand over 2.5 shots on goal (-110)

Brad Marchand has been one of the NHL's most consistent shot generators lately, registering at least four - yes, four - shots in seven of his last eight games. Marchand's not just going over the number - he's doing so comfortably.

While the New Jersey Devils have defended better recently, they're still not a great defensive team. The Devils will also be without star Dougie Hamilton on the back end, which should make them more susceptible to spending time in the defensive zone.

I also like that David Pastrnak - a very trigger-happy player - is off the top line. With him on a different line, there's more puck to go around for a guy like Marchand.

Victor Hedman over 2.5 shots on goal (-130)

Victor Hedman is one of my favorite targets. He's a willing shooter, and he logs so many minutes that he's in play every single night regardless of opponent. This time around, Hedman just so happens to find himself in a dream matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

No side has allowed more shots, at five-on-five or overall, than the Blue Jackets over the last 10 games - they're getting peppered by anyone and everyone.

To make matters worse, the squad is now without defenseman Zach Werenski. The star rearguard averages well over 26 minutes for Columbus, so suffice to say, the unit's going to feel that loss.

Hedman has registered three shots or more in six of his last seven and eight of the last 10. I like him to stay hot and come through again tonight.

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

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