NHL Tuesday player props: 3 forwards to target

After just one NHL game on Monday night, we have 11 to look forward to Tuesday evening.

There's a ton of value on the board so let's waste no time getting to a few of my favorite plays.

Jack Eichel over 3.5 shots (-118)

Jack Eichel is one of the most consistent shot generators in the NHL right now. He's generated at least four shots on goal in seven of his last nine games, leading the Vegas Golden Knights in attempts (55), shots (38), and scoring chances (30) during that span. With several key players out of the lineup, a ton of responsibility has fallen on Eichel's shoulders.

That's a recipe for success with his shot props, especially in positive matchups - such as Tuesday night's game against the Winnipeg Jets. Only five teams have conceded more shots to centers this season. Look for Eichel to take advantage.

Brendan Gallagher over 2.5 shots (-106)

The Arizona Coyotes are one of the ideal teams to target on a nightly basis. They give up shots at an insane rate at the best of times. And they're in the latter half of a back-to-back without their best defenseman Jakob Chychrun.

At five-on-five, Arizona has allowed a whopping 68 attempts per 60 over the last 10 games.

That's music to the ears of Brendan Gallagher. He's a volume shooter who has done his best work at home, going over his total 62% of the time (compared to 45% on the road).

His home success should continue in this game.

Patrice Bergeron over 3.5 shots (-125)

Patrice Bergeron is firing on all cylinders. He's averaged an absurd 4.8 shots per game over his last 10 while going over the number (3.5) seven times in that span. League-wide, only Nathan MacKinnon and Auston Matthews have generated more shots over the last 10.

Now Bergeron finds himself in an advantageous spot against the Chicago Blackhawks. Only five teams have allowed more shots to centers on a per game basis. Unsurprisingly, Bergeron teed off on them last time the two sides met; he had seven shots on target and attempted nine. This line is short.

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

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