Chris Davies 
This article focuses on NHL DFS Picks for 2/15 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
Colorado One – Nathan MacKinnon, Andre Burakovsky, Mikko Rantanen, Add-Ons: Ryan Graves, Cale Makar
The Colorado Avalanche edged the Toronto Maple Leafs with a 3.69 implied goal, giving them the highest on the slate. Tonight, the Avs are a heavy -240 favorite and should be able to smack around the visiting Kings. The recent inclusion of Andre Burakovsky into the top unit makes it ever so slightly more affordable. Nathan MacKinnon is the top individual play on this slate and should be the first skater in for any cash games. If looking to add on, I would recommend first-line defensemen, Ryan Graves, on FanDuel where he is cheap and on either side, you can add in Cale Makar who also has power-play correlation, in addition to sharing even-strength time.
Toronto One – Auston Matthews, Mitchell Marner, William Nylander
As mentioned above, Toronto’s implied goal total comes in just below the Avalanche’s and they are the primary tournament pivot off of them. However, in cash games, I would do my best to fit Auston Matthews in with Nathan MacKinnon, with the willingness to make sacrifices from there. Toronto is a much lesser favorite tonight than Colorado at only -170, but this is not the offense’s fault and can be attributed to Ottawa’s higher implied goal total as opposed to the Kings. Ottawa has been much better at home this season and is much likelier to troll us than Los Angeles, so they come in the second spot for me. However, there is no denying their chances of going off tonight.
2/15 NHL DraftKings Rankings
Forwards
- Nathan MacKinnon – Colorado Avalanche – $8,300
- Auston Matthews – Toronto Maple Leafs – $8,500
- Johnny Gaudreau – Calgary Flames – $6,400
- Alex Ovechkin – Washington Capitals – $8,700
- Max Pacioretty – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $7,900
Defensemen
- Nate Schmidt – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $4,200
- Shea Theodore – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $5,700
- John Klingberg – Dallas Stars – $4,300
- John Carlson – Washington Capitals – $7,700
- Cale Makar – Colorado Avalanche – $6,200
Goalies
- Phillip Grubauer – Colorado Avalanche – $8,300
- Jack Campbell – Toronto Maple Leafs – $8,100
- Robin Lehner – Chicago Blackhawks – $7,400 – GPP
2/15 NHL FanDuel Rankings
Forwards
- Nathan MacKinnon – Colorado Avalanche – $8,800
- Auston Matthews – Toronto Maple Leafs – $8,700
- Alex Ovechkin – Washington Capitals – $9,000
- Max Pacioretty – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $7,500
- Elias Lindholm – Calgary Flames – $6,500
Defensemen
- Ryan Graves – Colorado Avalanche – $4,000
- Nate Schmidt – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $4,300
- Shea Theodore – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $5,500
- John Carlson – Washington Capitals – $7,200
- Jacob Chychrun – Arizona Coyotes – $3,800
Goalies
- Phillip Grubauer – Colorado Avalanche – $8,400
- Jack Campbell – Toronto Maple Leafs – $8,100
- David Rittich – Calgary Flames – $7,300 – GPP
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Nathan MacKinnon, Auston Matthews, Mikko Rantanen – Over 2.5 Points – The daily 2.5 point bet is up to 31/47 as Sidney Crosby individually hit the three-point total. Tonight should be solid as we have some big guns to turn to such as Nathan Mac and Auston Matthews.
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