Free NHL Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game Nov. 9, 2026
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Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2.99 |
+145 
|
o6.5 -110 
|
+1.5 -175
|
|
3.43 |
-160 
|
u6.5 -108
|
-1.5 +154 
|
NY Rangers
Edmonton
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.22 |
-134
|
o6.0 -121
|
-1.5 +185
|
|
3.02 |
+118 
|
u6.5 -120
|
+1.5 -210 
|
Philadelphia
Vancouver
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.35 |
-137
|
o6.5 +104
|
-1.5 +180
|
|
2.94 |
+120
|
u6.5 -115
|
+1.5 -205 
|
NY Islanders
San Jose
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.51 |
-155
|
o6.5 -110 
|
-1.5 +151
|
|
2.95 |
+136
|
u6.5 -103
|
+1.5 -175
|
Colorado
Toronto
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.22 |
-118
|
o6.0 -120
|
-1.5 +210
|
|
3.08 |
+105 
|
u6.5 -120
|
+1.5 -235
|
Minnesota
Montreal
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2.96 |
+112
|
o6.0 -114
|
+1.5 -220
|
|
3.32 |
-130
|
u6.5 -123
|
-1.5 +190
|
Washington
Ottawa
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.17 |
-140
|
o5.5 -130
|
+1.5 -345
|
|
2.74 |
+125
|
u6.5 -129
|
-1.5 +229
|
New Jersey
Winnipeg
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2.99 |
-110
|
o5.5 -125
|
+1.5 -270
|
|
3.05 |
+100
|
u6.0 -115
|
-1.5 +188
|
Florida
Columbus
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2.74 |
+125
|
o5.5 -125
|
+1.5 -190
|
|
3.17 |
-140
|
u6.0 -105
|
-1.5 +180
|
Detroit
St. Louis
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2.83 |
+120
|
o5.5 -135
|
+1.5 -200
|
|
3.14 |
-135
|
u6.5 -135
|
-1.5 +180
|
Nashville
Los Angeles
NYR
@
EDM
Mon, Nov 9 • 8:00 PM ET
This is a mispriced power-play point prop, as Gabe Perreault is now skating on the top unit alongside his 5-on-5 linemates, Alexis Lafrenière and Mika Zibanejad. Any PP1 skater should be priced shorter than 6x for a power-play point, especially against the Oilers. Edmonton's power play has scored in 10 straight games, and referees always seem to look for a make-up call after the Oilers score with the man advantage. Their penalty kill ranks 21st in the league, making this an excellent matchup to target.
Tye Kartye o0.5 Points (+115)
Tye Kartye has been one of the bright spots for the Rangers this season as his offensive role continues to grow. He was playing 13-15 minutes per game earlier in the season but is now up to 20 minutes, with points in three straight games and six of his last eight. He may be on PP2, but the Rangers have been giving that unit 45% of the power-play ice time lately. Anything at even money or better is great value for a solo point prop on the New York forward, who skates on Line 2 and PP2 alongside JT Miller and Oliver Bjorkstrand. If he finds the scoresheet again today, his point price could be closer to 50% in his next outing.
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PHI
@
VAN
Mon, Nov 9 • 9:30 PM ET
Trevor Zegras o0.5 Goals Scored (+220)
Zegras is first on the Flyers in expected goals, is averaging over 18 minutes of ice time this season, and is quarterbacking a power play that has scored twice in Philly's last three games. In what should be a high-scoring game against a team averaging 10.5 penalty minutes per contest, I'll ride with Zegras to cash us out.
Joseph Woll o22.5 Total Saves (-108)
I'm expecting no shortage of scoring chances in a matchup between two teams allowing more shots on goal than nearly anyone else in hockey. The Flyers are surrendering nearly 30 shots per game and rank 28th in unblocked shot attempts allowed, giving Woll plenty of opportunities to reach the 23-save mark. In what's about to be a loose hockey game, this is one of my favorite plays on the slate.
NYI
@
SJ
Mon, Nov 9 • 10:00 PM ET
Matthew Schaefer o0.5 Goals Scored (+250)
Schaefer has scored in four of his last seven games after taking nine games to find the back of the net to open his sophomore campaign.
He scored a ridiculous 23 goals as a rookie, and his 26:48 of ice time per game ranks fourth in the NHL. He leads all defensemen in both expected goals (2.7) and low-danger expected goals (1.45) over the last 10 games.
Matthew Schaefer o2.5 Shots On Goal (-160)
Schaefer is the only player in the NHL to have attempted at least five shots in every game this season. He's up against a San Jose squad that has allowed by far the most unblocked shot attempts of any team (925) and has allowed the sixth-most shots on goal at 5-on-5 (414).
The Hamilton, Ontario native is averaging 3.56 shots on goal per game this season, which is up significantly from his 2.71 mark as a rookie.
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We've combined statistical analysis and machine learning to make these computer picks. The table above shows you how the computer has done in its last 100 picks against the moneyline, spread (puck line), and total with $100 units.
Seeing where the computer has had success, or has failed, can give you some insight into where the betting value might lie going forward.
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An NHL moneyline bet is simple: all you need to do is pick a winner. Whether that's in regulation or overtime, they don't ask how, but how many, right?
| Team | Moneyline Odds |
|---|---|
| Edmonton Oilers | -130 |
| Florida Panthers | +110 |
As with all moneyline odds, the team with the minus sign (-) is the favorite, while the side with the plus sign (+) is the underdog.
Betting $100 on Edmonton at -130 would net you $176 in winnings if they win the game, $76 of profit plus your initial $100 wager. Conversely, if you bet on Florida and they win, you get $210: $110 in profit plus your initial $100 bet.
The puck line is the NHL's version of the spread, where each team is given a certain number of goals to either win or lose by. Unlike the NFL or the NBA, the NHL spread doesn't typically change from 1.5 for each side. The spread is designed to make betting on the favorite more enticing.
| Team | Moneyline Odds | Puck line Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Edmonton Oilers | -130 | -1.5 (-110) |
| Florida Panthers | +110 | +1.5 (-180) |
The favorite, Edmonton at -1.5, would need to win by at least two goals for the bet to cash. If Edmonton wins by two or more goals, in other words, "covers the bet," you'd get $191 in winnings instead of $176 by taking them on the moneyline.
There are two ways for the underdog, Florida at +1.5, to "cover" a +1.5 puck line bet. They can lose by a single goal or win outright to cash. The odds are shorter, but you have options on this bet.
With a total bet, you're wagering on the total number of goals scored by both teams. You aren't backing any single side to win.
| Team | Total Odds |
|---|---|
| Edmonton Oilers | O5.5 (-115) |
| Florida Panthers | U5.5 (-105) |
Sportsbooks will set a line for the game. In this case, it's 5.5 goals. Your job is to figure out if Edmonton and Florida will score more or fewer than 5.5 goals, not counting the shootout.
If you see a line that's an even number, like 6.0, those bets can end in a push where your wager is refunded if the game ends at exactly six goals.
You know what the moneyline, spread (puck line), and total bets are, so you're ready to start betting on NHL hockey. But before you start placing bets with your gut, make sure to check out our betting tools and betting guides.
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