Drake Batherson Assists Prediction: Under 0.5 vs Sharks | March 15 NHL Pick
Drake Batherson's assists prop is a sharp Under play on Sunday's NHL slate. The Ottawa Senators face the San Jose Sharks on March 15, and our model projects Batherson to fall short of his 0.5-assist line. Here's why we're backing the Under at -168 odds.
Drake Batherson Stats & Recent Form
Batherson has been inconsistent on the assist front over his last five games, averaging just 0.4 assists per contest. The right winger plays primarily on Ottawa's third line and sees limited primary playmaking opportunities compared to the Senators' top-six forwards. His role is heavily shooting-focused rather than distributor-oriented, which naturally suppresses his assist ceiling on any given night.
Matchup Analysis: Ottawa Senators vs San Jose Sharks
San Jose's defense ranks in the middle of the league in most metrics, but the Sharks' penalty kill remains solid, limiting five-on-five assist opportunities for visiting forwards. The Sharks also play at a moderate pace, which doesn't create additional scoring chances for depth-line contributors like Batherson. With Ottawa likely to deploy its top playmakers in prime ice time, Batherson's secondary role limits his direct involvement in the assist game.
Our Batherson Assists Prop Pick for March 15
Under 0.5 Assists (-168) is our lean for this matchup. Batherson's modest recent assist average of 0.4 per game, combined with his third-line deployment and limited playmaking responsibilities, makes the Under the sharper play. The -168 odds reflect appropriate market pricing for a wing whose fantasy upside is capped by his role and matchup dynamics.
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