NHL DFS Hot Shot and Rankings for DraftKings and FanDuel (Aug. 11)

This article focuses on 8/11 NHL Picks for DraftKings and FanDuel Sportsbook and Fanduel and DraftKings Daily Fantasy. We consider tournament tactics, statistics, pricing, and attempt to tackle this highly variable Daily Fantasy format so we can gain an edge on the field at large. All rankings are site specific.

8/11 NHL Game Plan

It is finally time for the real playoffs and we kick things off with a four game Tuesday slate.

The Breakdown

My favorite game of the night is easily the hammer, with the Las Vegas Golden Knights squaring off with the Chicago Blackhawks. It is the highest total game on the slate by a full goal projection. We saw fireworks on a nightly basis during the Blackhawks last series and this one should be no different. The Vegas side is heavily favored, coming in at -190. However, even in a loss, the Blackhawks can do enough damage to pay off for DFS purposes. I think that this game would normally have higher ownership than we will likely see, if it wasn’t the final game of the night.

8/11 NHL Point Per Dollar FanDuel Rankings

Centers

• 1. William Karlsson – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $6,100
• 2. Sebastian Aho – Carolina Hurricanes – $8,100
• 3. Jonathan Toews – Chicago Blackhawks – $6,700
• 4. Boone Jenner – Columbus Blue Jackets – $4,300
• 5. Kirby Dach – Chicago Blackhawks – $4,300

Wingers

• 1. Max Pacioretty – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $7,600
• 2. Patrick Kane – Chicago Blackhawks – $7,800
• 3. Mark Stone – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $7,300
• 4. Jonathan Marchessault – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $6,800
• 5. Elias Lindholm – Calgary Flames – $5,600

Defense

• 1. Shea Theodore – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $5,900
• 2. Dougie Hamilton – Carolina Hurricanes – $5,700
• 3. Alec Martinez – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $3,800
• 4. Nate Schmidt – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $4,700
• 5. Connor Murphy – Chicago Blackhawks – $4,000

Goalies

• 1. Cam Talbot – Calgary Flames – $7,800
• 2. Joonas Korpisalo – Columbus Blue Jackets – $7,600

8/11 NHL Point Per Dollar DraftKings Rankings

Centers

1. William Karlsson – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $5,500
2. Sebastian Aho – Carolina Hurricanes – $6,900
3. Jonathan Toews – Chicago Blackhawks – $5,300
4. Boone Jenner – Columbus Blue Jackets – $4,300
5. Kirby Dach – Chicago Blackhawks – $3,700

Wingers

1. Max Pacioretty – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $7,000
2. Patrick Kane – Chicago Blackhawks – $7,400
3. Mark Stone – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $6,700
4. Johnny Gaudreau – Calgary Flames – $6,200
5. Jonathan Marchessault – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $6,000

Defense

• 1. Shea Theodore – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $6,500
• 2. Dougie Hamilton – Carolina Hurricanes – $6,300 – GTD
• 3. Alec Martinez – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $4,200
• 4. Duncan Keith – Chicago Blackhawks – $4,300
• 5. Adam Boqvist – Chicago Blackhawks – $2,800

Goalies

• 1. Cam Talbot – Calgary Flames – $7,600
• 2. Joonas Korpisalo – Columbus Blue Jackets – $7,000

8/11 NHL MKF Pick

Putting Up Points – Given the fact that the late game is the highest total game, let’s turn to a few of the highest ranked skaters above. I made sure to grab a member of each of Las Vegas’s top two lines to spread exposure. The 2.5 bet is the safest, but you can aim higher.

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