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

Mark Scheifele to score a point (-235)

• Edge: 1.4%
• Probability: 71.5%
• Game: Ducks vs. Jets (8:00PM ET)

Our model has found value on Jets' Mark Scheifele going over 0.5 a point. A probability of 71.5% gives this play an edge of 1.4% at -235 odds.

Alex DeBrincat to score a point (-200)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 70.2%
• Game: Kraken vs. Red Wings (7:00PM ET)

Alex DeBrincat’s a point prop shows a 70.2% probability and an 3.6% edge at -200 odds, according to our model.

Bryan Rust under 2.5 shots on goal (-170)

• Edge: 6.6%
• Probability: 69.6%
• Game: Penguins vs. Blue Jackets (7:00PM ET)

The data highlights value on Bryan Rust under 2.5 shots on goal, with simulations showing a 69.6% probability and a 6.6% edge at -170.

Hendrix Lapierre under 1.5 shots on goal (-175)

• Edge: 4.7%
• Probability: 68.3%
• Game: Penguins vs. Blue Jackets (7:00PM ET)

Our model finds value on Hendrix Lapierre under 1.5 shots on goal, with a 68.3% probability and an edge of 4.7% at -175 odds.

Lucas Raymond to score a point (-175)

• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 67.7%
• Game: Kraken vs. Red Wings (7:00PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Lucas Raymond to score a point for Red Wings, showing an edge of 4.1% at -175 odds.

Viggo Bjorck under 1.5 shots on goal (-125)

• Edge: 8.3%
• Probability: 63.9%
• Game: Ducks vs. Jets (8:00PM ET)

Viggo Bjorck’s shots on goal prop shows an edge of 8.3% at -125 odds, supported by a 63.9% probability according to our model.

Viktor Arvidsson to score a point (-140)

• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 62.4%
• Game: Kraken vs. Red Wings (7:00PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Viktor Arvidsson to score a point for Red Wings, with a 62.4% probability and a 4.1% edge at -140 odds.

Cole Hutson over 1.5 shots on goal (-120)

• Edge: 7.9%
• Probability: 62.4%
• Game: Rangers vs. Capitals (7:00PM ET)

The data shows value on Cole Hutson over 1.5 shots on goal, supported by a 62.4% probability at -120 odds and an edge of 7.9%.

Alex Ovechkin under 2.5 shots on goal (-110)

• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Game: Rangers vs. Capitals (7:00PM ET)

A 3.4% edge on the under 1.5 shots on goal line makes Alex Ovechkin a value play in Rangers vs. Capitals, supported by a 55.8% probability at -110 odds.

Andrew Copp over 0.5 a point (+145)

• Edge: 13.2%
• Probability: 54.1%
• Game: Kraken vs. Red Wings (7:00PM ET)

Simulations show value on Andrew Copp over 0.5 a point here, with a 54.1% probability and 13.2% edge at +145 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 6:56PM ET:

Conclusion

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

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