NHL player props today: Friday's best props include Alex DeBrincat [10/9/2026]

Alex DeBrincat anytime goal scorer (+140)

• Edge: 6.7%
• Probability: 48.3%
• Game: Kraken vs. Red Wings (7:00PM ET)

Our model has flagged value on Red Wings' Alex DeBrincat scoring a goal. A probability of 48.3% gives this play an edge of 6.7% at +140 odds.

Viktor Arvidsson anytime goal scorer (+205)

• Edge: 8.5%
• Probability: 41.3%
• Game: Kraken vs. Red Wings (7:00PM ET)

Viktor Arvidsson’s anytime goal scorer prop shows a 41.3% probability and an 8.5% edge at +205 odds, according to our model.

Mark Scheifele anytime goal scorer (+195)

• Edge: 5.5%
• Probability: 39.4%
• Game: Ducks vs. Jets (8:00PM ET)

The data highlights value on Mark Scheifele anytime goal scorer, with simulations showing a 39.4% probability and a 5.5% edge at +195.

Lucas Raymond anytime goal scorer (+205)

• Edge: 1.4%
• Probability: 34.2%
• Game: Kraken vs. Red Wings (7:00PM ET)

Our model finds value on Lucas Raymond to score a goal, with a 34.2% probability and an edge of 1.4% at +205 odds.

Bobby McMann anytime goal scorer (+240)

• Edge: 3.7%
• Probability: 33.1%
• Game: Kraken vs. Red Wings (7:00PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Bobby McMann as an anytime goal scorer for Kraken, showing an edge of 3.7% at +240 odds.

Mika Zibanejad anytime goal scorer (+240)

• Edge: 2.5%
• Probability: 31.9%
• Game: Rangers vs. Capitals (7:00PM ET)

Mika Zibanejad’s anytime goal scorer prop shows an edge of 2.5% at +240 odds, supported by a 31.9% probability according to our model.

Jared McCann anytime goal scorer (+280)

• Edge: 1.2%
• Probability: 27.5%
• Game: Kraken vs. Red Wings (7:00PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Jared McCann anytime goal scorer for Kraken, with a 27.5% probability and a 1.2% edge at +280 odds.

Evgeni Malkin anytime goal scorer (+330)

• Edge: 3.7%
• Probability: 26.9%
• Game: Penguins vs. Blue Jackets (7:00PM ET)

The data shows value on Evgeni Malkin anytime goal scorer, supported by a 26.9% probability at +330 odds and an edge of 3.7%.

Zach Werenski anytime goal scorer (+320)

• Edge: 2.4%
• Probability: 26.2%
• Game: Penguins vs. Blue Jackets (7:00PM ET)

A 2.4% edge on the anytime goal line makes Zach Werenski a value play in Penguins vs. Blue Jackets, supported by a 26.2% probability at +320 odds.

Jakob Chychrun anytime goal scorer (+350)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 26.1%
• Game: Rangers vs. Capitals (7:00PM ET)

Simulations show value on Jakob Chychrun anytime goal scorer here, with a 26.1% probability and 3.9% edge at +350 odds.

NHL player prop summary: Friday, October 9, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 2:16AM ET:

Conclusion

For October 9, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Alex DeBrincat, Viktor Arvidsson and Mark Scheifele. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

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