1/6 NHL DFS – The Daily Hot Shot

This article focuses on NHL DFS Picks for 1/6 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 Three Lines

Toronto One – Auston Matthews, Mitchell Marner, Zach Hyman

Toronto has a sweet home matchup with the Edmonton Oilers, who are allowing 3.99 GA/60 over the last month “2nd worst in the NHL”. Meanwhile, this line is the third most productive in hockey over the last ten games with nine full line goals and strong peripheral stats across the board. Both Auston Matthews and Mitchell Marner share time on the top power-play unit while Zach Hyman skates on the second. You can always run the full line, a two-man of Matthews and Marner, and if choosing the latter, it’s not a bad idea to add John Tavares as to help get a piece of both Toronto lines plus the additional power play correlation.

Montreal Two – Max Domi, Nick Suzuki, Artturi Lehkonen

Winnipeg has allowed an NHL high 4.1 GA/60 over the last month, providing Montreal with a high upside spot at home. The Brendan Gallagher injury surely dampens their overall potential. However, they have found a way to produce despite absences and also come in cheap on both sites as a result. I do not have that strong a preference for either line but would lean towards the second as they have been hotter as of late and cost less. They make for a very strong value line or you can simply use Max Domi and just one of the other two.

Colorado One – Nathan MacKinnon, Joonas Donskoi, Gabriel Landeskog

At first look, this does not seem like an ideal matchup for Nathan MacKinnon and company. However, the Islanders are mired in a bit of a slump and that has come in large part from poor goaltending. They have surrendered an average of 3.56 goals per 60 minutes over the last month and now face one of the most dynamic offenses in the NHL. You can use MacKinnon as a one-off, as I would recommend in cash games, or roll out the full line. Either way, Colorado is definitely in play tonight. If their ownership is low, it will be an additional cherry on top.

1/6 NHL DraftKings Rankings

Forwards

1. Nathan MacKinnon – Colorado Avalanche – $8,300
2. Auston Matthews – Toronto Maple Leafs – $7,900
3. John Tavares – Toronto Maple Leafs – $7,300
4. Mitchell Marner – Toronto Maple Leafs – $6,800
5. Max Domi – Montreal Canadiens – $5,200

Defensemen

1. Jeff Petry – Montreal Canadiens – $4,800
2. Ian Cole – Colorado Avalanche – $3,300
3. Oscar Klefbom – Edmonton Oilers – $6,200
4. Shea Weber – Montreal Canadiens – $6,400
5. David Savard – Columbus Blue Jackets – $3,300

Goalies

1. Pavel Francouz – Colorado Avalanche – $7,500
2. Elvis Merzlikins – Columbus Blue Jackets – $7,200

1/6 NHL FanDuel Rankings

Forwards

1. Nathan MacKinnon – Colorado Avalanche – $9,100
2. Auston Matthews – Toronto Maple Leafs – $8,600
3. John Tavares – Toronto Maple Leafs – $7,900
4. Zach Hyman – Toronto Maple Leafs – $4,800
5. Max Domi – Montreal Canadiens – $6,300

Defensemen

1. Cale Makar – Colorado Avalanche – $5,600
2. Shea Weber – Montreal Canadiens – $6,400
3. Jeff Petry – Montreal Canadiens – $5,200
4. Neal Pionk – Winnipeg Jets – $4,100
5. Ian Cole – Colorado Avalanche – $3,600

Goalies

1. Elvis Merzilkins – Columbus Blue Jackets – $7,200
2. Pavel Francouz – Colorado Avalanche – $8,400

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Nathan MacKinnon/Auston Matthews/John Tavares- Over 2.5 Points – The 2.5 point bet is up to an 11/13 hit rate since it’s debut in articles. Tonight, Nathan Mac is the first man in, as always when he is available. Next up I am using both Auston Matthews and John Tavares. Rather than use linemates, the goal here is to consolidate any points from Toronto’s top two lines.

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