NHL April 9: Top Player Bets and Bold Picks
Thursday, April 9, 2026 brings a full NHL slate of 14 games. Filmogaz.com highlights three player prop plays to target on the busy night.
Snapshot of the top player prop plays
- Clayton Keller — Over 0.5 assists (-170) at BET99.
- Matt Boldy — Anytime goal (+170) at BET99.
- Sidney Crosby — Over 0.5 assists (-130) at BET99.
Why these picks matter
These NHL April 9 selections include Top Player Bets and a few Bold Picks. Each pick focuses on recent form and matchup context.
Clayton Keller — Over 0.5 assists (-170)
Keller has posted 26 goals and 54 assists this season. He has recorded assists in five straight games, collecting eight helpers in that run.
The Utah Mammoth face the Nashville Predators tonight. Keller has a goal and an assist across three meetings with Nashville.
He has produced 35 assists in 37 home contests. Nashville ranks 26th in goals allowed and 27th in shots-on-goal allowed.
Game time: 9:00 p.m. ET. Where to watch: FDSN South, Utah16.
Matt Boldy — Anytime goal (+170)
Boldy is enjoying a career-best 42-goal season, seventh in the NHL. He has begun April with four goals and has scored in three of his last four games.
The Minnesota Wild play the Dallas Stars tonight. Boldy has two goals and 19 shots on goal across three meetings with Dallas.
The 25-year-old has 21 goals in 35 road games this year. Game time: 9:00 p.m. ET. Where to watch: ESPN+, HULU.
Sidney Crosby — Over 0.5 assists (-130)
Crosby has 43 assists this season, ranking second on his team. He has hit the assist line in four of his last five outings.
Across his last two games, Crosby produced four total helpers. He recorded two assists on Sunday against the Panthers and two the night before against the defending champions.
Crosby has three assists in two meetings with the New Jersey Devils. He plays on the top line and is a regular on the first power play unit.
Game time: 7:00 p.m. ET. Where to watch: SportsNet Pittsburgh, MSGSN.
Notes on betting and availability
All three props were available at BET99 at the time of publication. Odds are subject to change and availability may vary.
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About the analyst
Quinn Allen is a betting analyst with more than seven years of experience. He is based in Vancouver and holds a broadcast journalism degree from BCIT.
Allen has written for several sports outlets. He favors responsible wagering and advises against chasing losses.
