It is the end of an era for Jonathan Toews and the Chicago Blackhawks. The team announced on Thursday morning that the last regular season game against the Philadelphia Flyers will mark the final time Toews plays as a member of the Hawks. Chicago will not look to sign the longtime captain in the offseason, effectively making him a free agent. NHL bettors are more active in the Blackhawks-Flyers game given the news, and there is one Jonathan Toews player prop that ranks among the best NHL bets today.
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Best NHL Bets Today: Will Jonathan Toews Log a Point?
Jonathan Toews Player Prop: O/U 0.5 Points
Toews worked his way back from health issues to join the Blackhawks for the final stretch of the season and has had some ups-and-down along the way. Toews still shows his patented competitiveness on a nightly basis, but simply does not possess the same elite two-way ability that helped Chicago win three Stanley Cup championships during his time with the team.
Still, Toews has 14 goals and 16 assists in just 52 games played this season. He has not logged a point in four games but had a goal taken off the board in last week’s loss to the Minnesota Wild. Given the situation and the fact that Toews will likely receive more ice time Thursday, the over 0.5 points (-125 on DraftKings Sportsbook) ranks as a top NHL bet.
OddsShopper Premium gives the over a 55% chance of hitting, making for a positive ROI. Although the models are also high on the under 0.5 goals for Toews, the over 0.5 points wager makes a lot of sense. Toews was able to score a goal and an assist when the Hawks last played the Flyers in January.
The Blackhawks and their fanbase are bound to make Thursday night a celebration of Toews’ career, and he has always been one to rise to the occasion in big moments.
“It’s definitely on my mind that this could be my last few weeks here as a Blackhawk in Chicago,” Toews said last month, per ESPN. “It’s definitely very important for me to go out there and enjoy the game and just kind of soak it in and just really appreciate everything I’ve been able to be part of here in Chicago.
Look for Jonathan Toews to seize the moment on Thursday night, making the over in points a valuable player prop on the board. Bettors should check out OddsShopper tools to find the best NHL betting value for the remainder of the season!
Best NHL Bets Today: Jonathan Toews Over 0.5 Points (-125 on DraftKings)
