NHL Tuesday player props: 3 forwards to target

We have a jam-packed 10-game slate to look forward to on Tuesday night, which means there is plenty of fruit ripe for the picking.

Let's take a look at three of the shot totals that stand out the most.

Jonathan Huberdeau over 2.5 shots (-108)

There's no such thing as a lock, but Huberdeau at home might be the closest thing. Huberdeau has registered at least three shots in 24 of his last 27 games in Florida for a ridiculous 89% rate.

Huberdeau is showing no signs of slowing down either. He has piled up 38 shots over the last 10 (3.8 per game), going over the number on nine occasions.

While the Toronto Maple Leafs are not generally a team you want to target with shot totals, Huberdeau has proved to be matchup-proof when it comes to games on home soil. The Maple Leafs are also in the latter half of a back-to-back and playing their third road game in four nights, so their defense might not be at its sharpest.

At near even money, there's real value in backing Huberdeau.

Josh Norris over 2.5 shots (-129)

Norris is in the midst of one of his best shooting spells this season. He has taken off since his running mate, Drake Batherson, returned to the lineup.

Norris has piled up 16 shots in four contests, going over the total (2.5) each time out. Norris' run doesn't appear to be smoke and mirrors; he's generating a ton of shot attempts, having taken 29 during this four-game spell. If you're attempting more than seven shots a night, it's generally a safe assumption three will hit the net.

The volume should continue to be there Tuesday night. Norris draws a Montreal Canadiens team that, while improved, can't defend a lick against the center position. No team has conceded more shots per game to centers since the beginning of March.

Timo Meier over 3.5 shots (-125)

Alex Ovechkin, David Pastrnak, Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, and Auston Matthews: Those five superstars are the only players in the league with more shots on goal on home soil than Meier. The guy is a shooting machine.

While not quite Huberdeau in terms of hit rate, Meier has been no slouch. He has averaged 4.3 shots per contest in San Jose this season, hitting the over in 69% of his home games.

Meier is someone we can back against almost any opponent. It just so happens Meier has an encouraging track record of success against the Edmonton Oilers.

In two meetings thus far, Meier generated 17 shot attempts and 10 shots on goal while hitting the over both times.

Even on this 7-2-1 run, the Oilers are slightly below average in terms of limiting shots. We can definitely target them with a player like Meier.

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

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