Free NHL Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game June 9, 2026
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Jordan Martinook o0.5 Points (+225)
Jordan Martinook is up on the top line with Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov, yet is still north of two dollars for a point. He is playing more than 16 minutes a night and is getting shooting opportunities alongside better offensive players. The fair price for Martinook for a point should be around +160, and that's generous. Carolina has shown they can score at will when needed, and Martinook also gets plenty of empty-net time on defense and could cash this late in the game with the Canes already up. The longer the series goes, the more value there is on non-PP forwards like Martinook, who could move 30+ points off this price with another solid offensive showing in Game 4.
Taylor Hall o0.5 Points (-105)
Taylor Hall has generated 21 shot attempts and nine scoring chances at 5-on-5 in this series, most among all Hurricanes players.
The Hurricanes have dominated the run of play during his minutes, winning the shot attempt battle 58-28 and controlling a team-high 66.68% of the expected goals.
Playable to -130.
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