1/5 NHL DFS – The Daily Hot Shot

This article focuses on NHL DFS Picks for 1/5 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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Chicago Blackhawks Power Play – Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews, Alex DeBrincat, Dylan Strome

The Chicago Blackhawks have a juicy home matchup with the Red Wings, NHL target numero uno. However, with the way the Chicago lines are spread out, it makes them difficult to target for DFS. If targeting a specific line, the best bet might be the third line with Alex DeBrincat and Dylan Strome. Otherwise, I would either target the primary two Blackhawks stars Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews as one-offs or as part of a power-play stack. Chicago’s 3.79 implied goals total and status as a -195 favorite will make them chalk on what should otherwise be a low scoring three-game slate.

Be sure to check out the status of Blackhawk goalie Robin Lehner as he did not practice yesterday. If he does not play, I like the concept of a game stack here for tournaments and in terms of salary, it should be fairly comfortable to put together.

1/5 NHL DraftKings Rankings

Forwards

1. Patrick Kane – Chicago Blackhawks – $7,500
2. Jonathan Toews – Chicago Blackhawks – $6,200
3. Alex DeBrincat – Chicago Blackhawks – $5,800
4. Dylan Strome – Chicago Blackhawks – $4,800
5. Dylan Larkin – Detroit Red Wings – $6,700

Defensemen

1. Roman Josi – Nashville Predators – $7,000
2. Mattias Ekholm – Nashville Predators – $4,800
3. Connor Murphy – Chicago Blackhawks – $4,500
4. Ryan Suter – Minnesota Wild – $4,900
5. Mark Giordano – Calgary Flames – $6,800

Goalies

1. David Rittich – Calgary Flames – $7,700
2. John Gibson – Anaheim Ducks – $7,300

1/5 NHL FanDuel Rankings

Forwards

1. Patrick Kane – Chicago Blackhawks – $8,400
2. Jonathan Toews – Chicago Blackhawks – $6,100
3. Alex DeBrincat – Chicago Blackhawks – $6,100
4. Dylan Strome – Chicago Blackhawks – $5,100
5. Dylan Larkin – Detroit Red Wings – $6,300

Defensemen

1. Roman Josi – Nashville Predators – $6,800
2. Mattias Ekholm – Nashville Predators – $4,400
3. Connor Murphy – Chicago Blackhawks – $3,800
4. Mark Giordano – Calgary Flames – $5,300
5. Matt Dumba – Minnesota Wild – $3,600

Goalies

1. David Rittich – Calgary Flames – $7,500
2. Juuse Saros – Nashville Predators – $7,300

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Patrick Kane/Jonathan Toews/Dylan Larkin- Over 2.5 Points – So far since it’s the introduction into the article, the over 2.5 point bet has hit ten or twelve times. For tonight’s incarnation, let’s turn to the Detroit/Chicago game, which might be a shootout despite the Red Wings’ low implied total as of the time of writing. Patrick Kane is the first man in, as is Dylan Larkin on the Detroit side. From there, you can roll with Jonathan Toews or Alex DeBrincat.

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