Welcome into NHL player projections central for the season on Underdog Fantasy! Player projections are becoming one of the hottest growing things in hockey over the past few seasons and I have definitely taken notice as it adds yet another layer to a great game experience. Throughout this season you will find picks offered on the Underdog site that I find the most appealing as there are many to choose from so that's why I'm here to help you sift through the options. 

For today's slate, we have 10 games on tap around the NHL and plenty of options for player props! I have highlighted a trio of plays that I will be following tonight that includes 3 players around the league for the Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets! Good luck to everyone on the plays tonight, let's win some cheddar!

 

NHL Underdog Fantasy Top Picks December 12

Moritz Seider, Detroit Red Wings - HIGHER than 1.5 Shots On Goal

Not everyday we get a blueliner as an Underdog play for the NHL but here we go with the Red Wings and Seider! He has quickly become one of the more underrated offensive defenseman in the league over the past couple of seasons and the breakout of the Detroit offense has helped him big time. He has gone higher than 1.5 shots on goal in 9 of the last 10 games leading up to tonight and has averaged 2.7 shots per game during that span. The St. Louis Blues allow 32.48 shots per game, the 6th most in the NHL so buckle up for a big night on this play!

Zach Hyman, Edmonton Oilers - HIGHER than 3.5 Shots on Goal

The rising tide does in fact raise all boats and that is what is going on with the Oilers offense right now as they are just ripping teams apart. McDavid gets all the attention of course but Hyman playing beside him is just as important and the production has been excellent. Over the past 15 games Hyman has gone higher than 3.5 shots in 9 games for a 60% hit rate and the Chicago Blackhawks allow the 4th most shots per game in the NHL. Seems like simple math to me on this play. 

 

Mark Scheifele, Winnipeg Jets - HIGHER than 2.5 Shots on Goal

The Jets have been one of the more surprising teams so far this season but not usually because of the their offense. They are in a great matchup tonight though as the San Jose Sharks allow the most shots per game this season in the NHL at a whopping 36.89! Enter the best healthy player on the roster in Scheifele and he should go off tonight. He has gone higher than 2.5 shots on goal in 8 of last 10 games averaging 3.1 shots per game in that timeframe.