NHL Player Props Today: 3 Best Picks for November 4, 2026

NHL player props for Wednesday, November 4, 2026 start with Drake Batherson’s point production and two shots-on-goal markets in San Jose–Los Angeles. Our three selections are Batherson over 0.5 points, Artemi Panarin over 2.5 shots on goal, and Kiefer Sherwood over 1.5 shots on goal.

The prices below are DraftKings reference odds and can move. Recent results are listed newest first. Historical hit rates describe performance against today’s statistical threshold, not a guarantee of future results or profit.

Today’s NHL player prop picks

1. Drake Batherson (Ottawa Senators): Over 0.5 points (-155) at Buffalo, 7:30 p.m. ET.

2. Artemi Panarin (Los Angeles Kings): Over 2.5 shots on goal (-145) vs. San Jose, 10 p.m. ET.

3. Kiefer Sherwood (San Jose Sharks): Over 1.5 shots on goal (-135) at Los Angeles, 10 p.m. ET.

Drake Batherson (Ottawa Senators) — Over 0.5 points (-155)

Batherson is our top selection because the point production has been consistent across both the short and longer samples. He has recorded at least one point in 5 straight games, 9 of his last 10, and 12 of 16 games this season.

His latest five point totals are 1, 1, 3, 1, and 4. That includes an assist at Anaheim on November 1, a goal at San Jose on October 31 and 3 points at Los Angeles on October 29. He needs one goal or assist to clear this market.

The appeal is having two ways to win: Batherson can finish a chance himself or contribute the pass that creates a teammate’s goal. His recent production supports the point over without requiring another multi-point performance.

At -155, the break-even probability is approximately 60.8%. That price requires discipline; the recent record supports making this our first choice, but we would reassess if the market moves to 1.5 points or his expected role changes before puck drop.

Research: Drake Batherson game log

Artemi Panarin (Los Angeles Kings) — Over 2.5 shots on goal (-145)

Panarin’s shooting record makes him the preferred Kings option. He has reached 3 shots in 4 of his last 5 games, 8 of his last 10, and 10 of 13 games this season.

His latest five shot totals are 3, 7, 0, 3, and 3. The zero at Chicago on October 27 is the clear miss, while his most recent outing against Buffalo finished with 3 shots. He also registered 4 shots in the October 3 meeting with San Jose.

Recent ice time adds support: Panarin played roughly 24 minutes in each of his last 3 outings. That creates opportunity, even though minutes alone cannot guarantee attempts reach the net. Shots on goal also allow us to back his activity without needing a goal or assist.

The -145 price implies a break-even probability of approximately 59.2%. We prefer this combination of price and season consistency to Adrian Kempe’s -160 over 2.5 shots. Keep the recommendation at 2.5; a move to 3.5 would require a fresh evaluation.

Kiefer Sherwood (San Jose Sharks) — Over 1.5 shots on goal (-135)

Sherwood rounds out the card as the more cautious selection. His latest five shot totals are 2, 0, 3, 3, and 5, clearing this line 4 times. He has also reached 2 shots in 7 of his last 10 games.

He recorded two shots in 19:22 against Calgary on November 2. That followed the zero-shot game against Ottawa on October 31, so the latest result offers a useful rebound rather than an uninterrupted streak. He needs only 2 shots tonight, one fewer than the Kings props require.

The concern is the wider sample: Sherwood has cleared 1.5 shots in 8 of 16 games this season. That 50% rate is below the approximately 57.4% break-even probability at -135. The recommendation rests on improved recent output, so it deserves less confidence than Batherson or Panarin.

Stay with 1.5 shots and recheck his lineup position before betting. A jump to 2.5 changes this play substantially. Panarin and Sherwood share the same game; these are individual picks, with no assumption that combining them creates an edge.

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