NHL player props today: Thursday's best props include Jake Guentzel [4/9/2026]

Jake Guentzel anytime goal scorer (+170)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 43.0%
• Game: Lightning vs. Canadiens (7:00PM ET)

Our model has flagged value on Tampa Bay's Jake Guentzel scoring a goal. A probability of 43.0% gives this play an edge of 6.0% at +170 odds.

William Nylander anytime goal scorer (+210)

• Edge: 10.1%
• Probability: 42.3%
• Game: Maple Leafs vs. Islanders (6:45PM ET)

William Nylander’s anytime goal scorer prop shows a 42.3% probability and an 10.1% edge at +210 odds, according to our model.

John Tavares anytime goal scorer (+195)

• Edge: 7.2%
• Probability: 41.1%
• Game: Maple Leafs vs. Islanders (6:45PM ET)

The data highlights value on John Tavares anytime goal scorer, with simulations showing a 41.1% probability and a 7.2% edge at +195.

Pavel Dorofeyev anytime goal scorer (+165)

• Edge: 2.0%
• Probability: 39.7%
• Game: Golden Knights vs. Kraken (10:00PM ET)

Our model finds value on Pavel Dorofeyev to score a goal, with a 39.7% probability and an edge of 2.0% at +165 odds.

Brayden Point anytime goal scorer (+200)

• Edge: 5.8%
• Probability: 39.2%
• Game: Lightning vs. Canadiens (7:00PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Brayden Point as an anytime goal scorer for Tampa Bay, showing an edge of 5.8% at +200 odds.

Wyatt Johnston anytime goal scorer (+180)

• Edge: 2.8%
• Probability: 38.5%
• Game: Wild vs. Stars (9:00PM ET)

Wyatt Johnston’s anytime goal scorer prop shows an edge of 2.8% at +180 odds, supported by a 38.5% probability according to our model.

Dylan Holloway anytime goal scorer (+210)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 35.4%
• Game: Jets vs. Blues (8:00PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Dylan Holloway anytime goal scorer for St. Louis, with a 35.4% probability and a 3.1% edge at +210 odds.

Alex Tuch anytime goal scorer (+240)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 34.4%
• Game: Blue Jackets vs. Sabres (7:00PM ET)

The data shows value on Alex Tuch anytime goal scorer, supported by a 34.4% probability at +240 odds and an edge of 5.0%.

Carter Verhaeghe anytime goal scorer (+220)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 34.1%
• Game: Panthers vs. Senators (7:00PM ET)

A 2.9% edge on the anytime goal line makes Carter Verhaeghe a value play in Panthers vs. Senators, supported by a 34.1% probability at +220 odds.

Adam Fantilli anytime goal scorer (+235)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 33.9%
• Game: Blue Jackets vs. Sabres (7:00PM ET)

Simulations show value on Adam Fantilli anytime goal scorer here, with a 33.9% probability and 4.0% edge at +235 odds.

NHL player prop summary: Thursday, April 9, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 12:05AM ET:

Matchup	Prop	Odds	Edge	Probability
Lightning vs. Canadiens	Jake Guentzel anytime goal scorer	+170 @ FanDuel	6.0%	43.0%
Maple Leafs vs. Islanders	William Nylander anytime goal scorer	+210 @ FanDuel	10.1%	42.3%
Maple Leafs vs. Islanders	John Tavares anytime goal scorer	+195 @ FanDuel	2.0%	39.7%
Golden Knights vs. Kraken	Pavel Dorofeyev anytime goal scorer	+165 @ FanDuel	2.0%	39.7%
Lightning vs. Canadiens	Brayden Point anytime goal scorer	+200 @ FanDuel	5.8%	39.2%
Wild vs. Stars	Wyatt Johnston anytime goal scorer	+180 @ FanDuel	2.8%	38.5%
Jets vs. Blues	Dylan Holloway anytime goal scorer	+210 @ FanDuel	3.1%	35.4%
Blue Jackets vs. Sabres	Alex Tuch anytime goal scorer	+240 @ FanDuel	5.0%	34.4%
Panthers vs. Senators	Carter Verhaeghe first goal scorer	+220 @ FanDuel	2.9%	34.1%
Blue Jackets vs. Sabres	Adam Fantilli anytime goal scorer	+235 @ FanDuel	4.0%	33.9%

Conclusion

For April 9, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Jake Guentzel, William Nylander and John Tavares. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

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