NHL player props today: Thursday's best props include Cutter Gauthier [4/16/2026]

Cutter Gauthier under 3.5 shots on goal (-130)

• Edge: 7.2%
• Probability: 63.8%
• Game: Ducks vs. Predators (8:00PM ET)

Our model has found value on Anaheim's Cutter Gauthier going under 3.5 shots on goal. A probability of 63.8% gives this play an edge of 7.2% at -130 odds.

Matt Savoie to score a point (-120)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 57.4%
• Game: Canucks vs. Oilers (9:00PM ET)

Matt Savoie’s a point prop shows a 57.4% probability and an 2.9% edge at -120 odds, according to our model.

Brock Boeser to score a point (-115)

• Edge: 2.6%
• Probability: 56.1%
• Game: Canucks vs. Oilers (9:00PM ET)

The data highlights value on Brock Boeser to score a point, with simulations showing a 56.1% probability and a 2.6% edge at -115.

Matt Savoie to record an assist (+180)

• Edge: 7.9%
• Probability: 43.6%
• Game: Canucks vs. Oilers (9:00PM ET)

Our model finds value on Matt Savoie to record an assist, with a 43.6% probability and an edge of 7.9% at +180 odds.

Matthew Wood to score a point (+160)

• Edge: 3.5%
• Probability: 41.9%
• Game: Ducks vs. Predators (8:00PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Matthew Wood to score a point for Nashville, showing an edge of 3.5% at +160 odds.

Filip Forsberg anytime goal scorer (+165)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 41.3%
• Game: Ducks vs. Predators (8:00PM ET)

Filip Forsberg’s anytime goal scorer prop shows an edge of 3.6% at +165 odds, supported by a 41.3% probability according to our model.

Ryan Poehling to score a point (+170)

• Edge: 2.5%
• Probability: 39.5%
• Game: Ducks vs. Predators (8:00PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Ryan Poehling to score a point for Anaheim, with a 39.5% probability and a 2.5% edge at +170 odds.

Jake Walman to score a point (+210)

• Edge: 5.5%
• Probability: 37.7%
• Game: Canucks vs. Oilers (9:00PM ET)

The data shows value on Jake Walman to score a point, supported by a 37.7% probability at +210 odds and an edge of 5.5%.

Darnell Nurse to score a point (+180)

• Edge: 1.9%
• Probability: 37.6%
• Game: Canucks vs. Oilers (9:00PM ET)

A 1.9% edge on the point line makes Darnell Nurse a value play in Canucks vs. Oilers, supported by a 37.6% probability at +180 odds.

Brock Boeser anytime goal scorer (+245)

• Edge: 6.5%
• Probability: 35.5%
• Game: Canucks vs. Oilers (9:00PM ET)

Simulations show value on Brock Boeser anytime goal scorer here, with a 35.5% probability and 6.5% edge at +245 odds.

NHL player prop summary: Thursday, April 16, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 10:37AM ET:

Matchup	Prop	Odds	Edge	Probability
Ducks vs. Predators	Cutter Gauthier under 3.5 shots on goal	-130 @ DraftKings	7.2%	63.8%
Canucks vs. Oilers	Matt Savoie to score a point	-120 @ DraftKings	2.9%	57.4%
Canucks vs. Oilers	Brock Boeser to score a point	-115 @ DraftKings	7.9%	43.6%
Canucks vs. Oilers	Matt Savoie to record an assist	+180 @ DraftKings	7.9%	43.6%
Ducks vs. Predators	Matthew Wood to score a point	+160 @ DraftKings	3.5%	41.9%
Ducks vs. Predators	Filip Forsberg anytime goal scorer	+165 @ DraftKings	3.6%	41.3%
Ducks vs. Predators	Ryan Poehling to score a point	+170 @ DraftKings	2.5%	39.5%
Canucks vs. Oilers	Jake Walman to score a point	+210 @ DraftKings	5.5%	37.7%
Canucks vs. Oilers	Darnell Nurse to score a point	+180 @ DraftKings	1.9%	37.6%
Canucks vs. Oilers	Brock Boeser anytime goal scorer	+245 @ DraftKings	6.5%	35.5%

Conclusion

For April 16, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Cutter Gauthier, Matt Savoie and Brock Boeser. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

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