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NHL player props today: Friday's best props include Alex Laferriere [1/9/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get NHL player props today with projections for Friday's games.
Dimers' NHL props are live for January 09, 2026, with today's top betting edges led by the likes of Alex Laferriere, Justin Sourdif and Ilya Mikheyev.
Our NHL player props model runs continuously, analyzing every matchup, including Capitals vs. Blackhawks and Blues vs. Mammoth, to surface the best NHL player prop bets across the market.
List of NHL prop bets for Friday, 1/9
Sourced from 45+ total props today, below are the top ten NHL player props for January 9, ranked by edge.
Alex Laferriere anytime goal scorer (+350)
- Edge: 6.5%
- Probability: 28.8%
- Game: Kings vs. Jets (8:00PM ET)
Our model has found value on Los Angeles' Alex Laferriere scoring a goal. A probability of 28.8% gives this play an edge of 6.5% at +350 odds.
Justin Sourdif over 1.5 shots on goal (-130)
- Edge: 5.8%
- Probability: 62.3%
- Game: Capitals vs. Blackhawks (8:00PM ET)
Justin Sourdif’s shots on goal prop shows a 62.3% probability and an 5.8% edge at -130 odds, according to our model.
Ilya Mikheyev anytime goal scorer (+420)
- Edge: 5.6%
- Probability: 24.8%
- Game: Capitals vs. Blackhawks (8:00PM ET)
The data highlights value on Ilya Mikheyev anytime goal scorer, with simulations showing a 24.8% probability and a 5.6% edge at +420.
Gabriel Vilardi anytime goal scorer (+265)
- Edge: 5.5%
- Probability: 32.9%
- Game: Kings vs. Jets (8:00PM ET)
Our model finds value on Gabriel Vilardi to score a goal, with a 32.9% probability and an edge of 5.5% at +265 odds.
Jonatan Berggren anytime goal scorer (+550)
- Edge: 5.2%
- Probability: 20.6%
- Game: Blues vs. Mammoth (9:00PM ET)
Simulations indicate value on Jonatan Berggren as an anytime goal scorer for St. Louis, showing an edge of 5.2% at +550 odds.
Ethen Frank anytime goal scorer (+625)
- Edge: 5.0%
- Probability: 18.8%
- Game: Capitals vs. Blackhawks (8:00PM ET)
Ethen Frank’s anytime goal scorer prop shows an edge of 5.0% at +625 odds, supported by a 18.8% probability according to our model.
Jake Neighbours anytime goal scorer (+450)
- Edge: 5.0%
- Probability: 23.2%
- Game: Blues vs. Mammoth (9:00PM ET)
Our model highlights value on Jake Neighbours anytime goal scorer for St. Louis, with a 23.2% probability and a 5.0% edge at +450 odds.
Andrei Kuzmenko anytime goal scorer (+350)
- Edge: 4.6%
- Probability: 26.8%
- Game: Kings vs. Jets (8:00PM ET)
The data shows value on Andrei Kuzmenko anytime goal scorer, supported by a 26.8% probability at +350 odds and an edge of 4.6%.
Declan Chisholm under 1.5 shots on goal (-148)
- Edge: 4.5%
- Probability: 64.2%
- Game: Capitals vs. Blackhawks (8:00PM ET)
A 4.5% edge on the under 0.5 shots on goal line makes Declan Chisholm a value play in Capitals vs. Blackhawks, supported by a 64.2% probability at -148 odds.
Josh Morrissey anytime goal scorer (+700)
- Edge: 4.0%
- Probability: 16.5%
- Game: Kings vs. Jets (8:00PM ET)
Simulations show value on Josh Morrissey anytime goal scorer here, with a 16.5% probability and 4.0% edge at +700 odds.
NHL player prop summary: Friday, January 9, 2026
A quick summary of today’s top props by edge according to our model as of 7:53PM ET:
| Matchup | Prop | Odds | Edge | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings vs. Jets | Alex Laferriere anytime goal scorer | +350 @ FanDuel | 6.5% | 28.8% |
| Capitals vs. Blackhawks | Justin Sourdif over 1.5 shots on goal | -130 @ DraftKings | 5.8% | 62.3% |
| Capitals vs. Blackhawks | Ilya Mikheyev anytime goal scorer | +420 @ FanDuel | 5.5% | 32.9% |
| Kings vs. Jets | Gabriel Vilardi anytime goal scorer | +265 @ DraftKings | 5.5% | 32.9% |
| Blues vs. Mammoth | Jonatan Berggren anytime goal scorer | +550 @ DraftKings | 5.2% | 20.6% |
| Capitals vs. Blackhawks | Ethen Frank anytime goal scorer | +625 @ FanDuel | 5.0% | 18.8% |
| Blues vs. Mammoth | Jake Neighbours anytime goal scorer | +450 @ DraftKings | 5.0% | 23.2% |
| Kings vs. Jets | Andrei Kuzmenko anytime goal scorer | +350 @ FanDuel | 4.6% | 26.8% |
| Capitals vs. Blackhawks | Declan Chisholm under 0.5 shots on goal | -148 @ DraftKings | 4.5% | 64.2% |
| Kings vs. Jets | Josh Morrissey anytime goal scorer | +700 @ DraftKings | 4.0% | 16.5% |
Conclusion
For January 9, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Alex Laferriere, Justin Sourdif and Ilya Mikheyev. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.
Built using automation and human oversight, this article draws on the latest data to deliver accurate, timely insights. If using this article for betting, Dimers encourages responsible gambling.
Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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