NHL Expert Picks and Best Bets Today [Thursday, 5/9/2024]

NHL betting is back for another great day, and we're here to give you our top picks for Thursday's hockey action.

Today's NHL best bets come from a range of matchups, including Panthers vs. Bruins and .

With the help of extensive simulations and machine learning, the bets listed below are led by a moneyline play at 7:00PM ET.

For access to everything Dimers has to offer on Thursday, May 9, 2024, check out Dimers Pro where you will get each of today's best bets, props and trends, as well our top-tier parlay picker.

NHL Expert Picks Tonight: 5/9/2024

Following extensive number crunching and thousands of simulations of today's action, DimersBOT, our famous predictive analytics model, has identified the best hockey bet for upcoming games on Thursday, May 9, 2024.

Given the time of day now (9:06PM ET), it's important to note that the below bet is taking place on Friday.

Keep in mind that the earliest game time is at the top of this list of picks. To get access to our full list of today's best bets, including customizable filters and sorting options, consider joining Dimers Pro.

Bruins ML (+105)

• Edge: 2.6%
• Probability: 51.4%
• Matchup: Panthers vs. Bruins (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model has pinpointed the next NHL betting opportunity tonight, which comes in the Panthers vs. Bruins matchup. We recommend aBruins ML bet at +105 odds, which provides an edge of 2.6%.

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NHL Best Bets: Thursday, 5/9/2024

As of 9:06PM ET, here are the next NHL bets recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge
Panthers vs. Bruins	Bruins ML	+105 @ BetMGM	2.6%

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NHL Predictions Today

Even though we only have one data-driven best bet for the next 24 hours of NHL, you can still check out our expertly selected NHL predictions, in which every game on the slate is simulated 10,000 times.

Our NHL predictions cover the most important betting markets for each game on Thursday and beyond, so you can get the action you want.

Explore the interactive widget below to learn more about today's Avalanche-Stars NHL game.

NHL Best Props

Another way that you can get in on the betting action on May 9, is through Dimers' NHL props. NHL props are a great way to get in on the action, with a range of different markets you can bet on.

For the NHL, we offer projections on the two most popular NHL prop markets, anytime goal scorer and first goal scorer. So, whether you are looking to bet on Connor McDavid, David Pastrnak or any other one of your favorite hockey players, be sure to check out our NHL prop bets for Thursday, May 9, 2024.

NHL Futures

One of our favorite ways to bet on hockey is through futures, where you can bet on who will win the Stanley Cup. Our NHL futures give you the most up-to-date numbers and the best available odds on the Stanley Cup winner as of May 9.

Upcoming NHL Games to Bet On [5/9/2024]

• Avalanche vs. Stars (9:30PM ET, Thursday)
• Panthers vs. Bruins (7:00PM ET, Friday)

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Conclusion

This article, enhanced by AI and automation, aims to deliver accurate NHL insights quickly, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are rooted in current data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

All odds and probabilities in this article are correct and accurate at the time of publication.