NHL DFS The Daily Hot Shot for DraftKings and FanDuel (Feb. 29)

This article focuses on NHL DFS Picks for 2/29 on DraftKings and FanDuel. Both sites have fairly different scoring formats, particularly with the recent changes on DraftKings. 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. BE SURE to double-check both regular and power play lines at both morning skate and before lock as they can drastically change from the time of publication.

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Top Two Lines

Ottawa One – Brady Tkachuk, Josh Norris, Bobby Ryan “watch out for Anthony Duclair who is DTD”

You’re only as good as your competition or so they say. It is not often that the woeful Ottawa Senators make the Hot Shot. However, hosting the Red Wings, I would play a team of sewer rats on skates. They make for the perfect value line to build around. We haven’t had a Jimmy Howard sighting in forever, as he has mainly sulked while hidden deep on the Detroit bench. Perhaps this is the night he emerges and if that is the case, this line goes from chalky to uber chalky, particularly on Fanduel with the discount. We will have to see the status of Anthony Duclair who is day to day and sat on Tuesday. The Sens are a -160 favorite as of the time of writing and I guess that you just turn to the top line as the depth lines are unappealing to say the least. The hope is that Duclair returns and pairs with Brady Tkachuk and if so, that’s what you roll out. In the meantime, I listed the line sans Duclair.

Edmonton Two – Leon Draisaitl, Ryan Nugent Hopkins, Alex Chiasson

I expect the Toronto Maple Leaf’s top line to be more popular between their larger status as a favorite and the fact they play in an early game. After all, it’s a Saturday night and people don’t want to be worrying about things like Kailer Yamamoto’s DTD status three hours after lock. However, whether it is the red hot Yamamoto skating with the second line or Alex Chiasson, both skaters have a role on the first power-play unit, giving the entire line that additional correlation either way. This line’s numbers pummel any Toronto lines, as they have consistently remained among the top five lines statistically over the last month. They have nine full line goals over their last ten games, good for third in the NHL, just beating out the Boston Bruin’s top line.

2/29 NHL DraftKings Rankings

Forwards

1. Auston Matthews – Toronto Maple Leafs – $8,100
2. Leon Draisaitl – Edmonton Oilers – $7,800
3. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins – Edmonton Oilers – $5,800
4. Brady Tkachuk – Ottawa Senators – $7,300
5. Anthony Duclair – Ottawa Senators – $5,100 – Check for status at morning skate as DTD

Defensemen

1. Thomas Chabot – Ottawa Senators – $5,800
2. Ryan Ellis – Nashville Predators – $5,500
3. Brent Burns – San Jose Sharks – $7,900
4. Mattias Ekholm – Nashville Predators – $4,200
5. Marcus Pettersson – Pittsburgh Penguins – $2,800

Goalies

1. Antti Raanta – Arizona Coyotes – $8,100
2. Ben Bishop – Dallas Stars – $7,300

2/29 NHL FanDuel Rankings

Forwards

1. Auston Matthews – Toronto Maple Leafs – $8,900
2. Leon Draisaitl – Edmonton Oilers – $8,500
3. Brady Tkachuk – Ottawa Senators – $6,200
4. Anthony Duclair – Ottawa Senators – $4,300 “Once again, monitor his status”
5. Nathan MacKinnon – Colorado Avalanche – $8,700

Defensemen

1. Brent Burns – San Jose Sharks – $6,800
2. Roman Josi – Nashville Predators – $6,500
3. Thomas Chabot – Ottawa Senators – $5,200
4. Ryan Ellis – Nashville Predators – $5,500
5. Shea Weber – Montreal Canadiens – $5,200

Goalies

1. Antti Raanta – Arizona Coyotes – $8,300
2. Marcus Hogberg – Ottawa Senators – $7,400

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Auston Matthews, Nathan MacKinnon, Brady Tkachuk – Over 2.5 Points – The daily 2.5 point bet is now down to 35/58 because Pittsburgh sucked last night. Tonight, with the larger slate, we can use one-offs and not rely so much on one team. It is still split between main and night and I think you go with the main.

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