NHL expert picks today: Thursday's best bets include Canucks vs. Kings play [4/9/2026]

Today’s NHL expert picks for April 09, 2026 are here, with Canucks vs. Kings and Golden Knights vs. Kraken among the top plays identified by our model across Thursday’s NHL play.

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List of NHL expert picks tonight [4/9, updated 9:32PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best hockey bets, ranked by edge for Thursday, April 9, 2026.

Canucks +1.5 (-110)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 55.2%
• Matchup: Canucks vs. Kings (10:30PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has identified value on Canucks +1.5 at -110 odds. A 55.2% probability produces an edge of 2.9%, making this the strongest play for today's NHL slate.

Kraken ML (+165)

• Edge: 2.8%
• Probability: 40.5%
• Matchup: Golden Knights vs. Kraken (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

Kraken ML carries a 2.8% edge and a probability of 40.5% at +165 odds, according to our model.

Sharks vs. Ducks over 6.5 goals (+114)

• Edge: 2.4%
• Probability: 49.1%
• Matchup: Sharks vs. Ducks (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

Sharks vs. Ducks over 6.5 goals at +114 odds shows a 2.4% edge, supported by a 49.1% probability in simulations.

Canucks ML (+225)

• Edge: 2.0%
• Probability: 32.8%
• Matchup: Canucks vs. Kings (10:30PM ET, Thursday)

A 2.0% edge and 32.8% probability make Canucks at the moneyline at a value play in the Canucks vs. Kings matchup, per our model.

NHL best bets summary: Thursday, 4/9/2026

As of 9:32PM ET, here are our top NHL bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Canucks vs. Kings	Canucks +1.5	-110 @ BetMGM	2.9%	55.2%
Golden Knights vs. Kraken	Kraken ML	+165 @ BetMGM	2.8%	40.5%
Sharks vs. Ducks	Over 6.5 Goals	+114 @ FanDuel	2.4%	49.1%
Canucks vs. Kings	Canucks ML	+225 @ BetMGM	2.0%	32.8%

List of upcoming NHL games to bet on [4/9/2026]

• Sharks vs. Ducks (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Golden Knights vs. Kraken (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Canucks vs. Kings (10:30PM ET, Thursday)

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Conclusion

Our NHL best bets are locked and loaded for April 9, 2026, featuring plays such as Canucks +1.5 and Kraken ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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