NHL Player Prop Bets & Top Wagers for Flyers vs. Penguins Game on Monday, April 27

(AsiaGameHub) –   The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to host the Philadelphia Flyers for Game 5 this evening at PPG Paints Arena. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN.

Pittsburgh avoided elimination from the playoffs with a 4-2 victory against the Flyers on Saturday. According to DraftKings, the Penguins are listed as a -135 home favorite with the total set at 5.5. Betting data shows 37% of the moneyline handle and 45% of tickets are backing the Penguins.

Although player props are the primary focus, the recommendation is for the OVER to be a winning bet tonight. The current price for the OVER is -120.

Best Player Props for Flyers vs. Penguins

Philadelphia holds a commanding 3-1 series lead, but the experienced Penguins are expected to be a difficult opponent to eliminate. A maximum effort is anticipated from Sidney Crosby and his teammates. Below are the top player props for tonight’s game, with odds provided by DraftKings.

Arturs Silovs OVER 22.5 Saves (-110)

Penguins goaltender Arturs Silovs received his first postseason start in Game 4. Silovs stopped 28 shots in the 4-2 road win against Philadelphia.

His performance represented a significant upgrade over Stuart Skinner, who began the series with an 0-3 record for Pittsburgh. Skinner conceded nine goals and posted a 3.08 goals against average.

Sidney Crosby OVER 2.5 Shots (-160)

Crosby is the Penguins’ playoff leader with 13 shots on goal. His shot totals to begin the series are 3, 4, 3, and 3. Facing elimination, Pittsburgh is expected to direct a heavy offensive push toward Flyers goalie Dan Vladar, with Crosby once again leading the attack.

An interesting note: Crosby’s 555 career playoff shots place him 20th on the NHL’s all-time list.

Trevor Zegras OVER 0.5 Points (-160)

Trevor Zegras has been a significant contributor for the Philadelphia Flyers in this series. He leads the team with four points (1 goal, 3 assists) and has recorded a point in three of the four games.

During April, Zegras has notched at least one point in eight of his last 11 contests, including regular season games. He is a crucial component within Philadelphia’s core of young talent.

Christian Dvorak OVER 0.5 Points (+105)

The presence of Porter Martone is prominent among the Flyers, even for his linemate Christian Dvorak. Despite this, Dvorak has successfully benefited from playing alongside the rookie standout.

Dvorak has registered a point in three of the four games. He is tied with Zegras and Sean Couturier for the team lead with three assists. Looking back to the regular season, Dvorak has collected a point in five of his last seven outings.