12/31 NHL DFS – The Daily Hot Shot

This article focuses on NHL DFS Picks for 12/31 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

Edmonton One – Connor McDavid, James Neal, Zach Kassian

Unfortunately, as of the time of writing, it looks as if the Edmonton lines will be split up again. Hopefully, that will change at morning skate and we can get the Connor McDavid/Leon Draisaitl pairing that we all yearn for. However, I still like this current top line and there is the added benefit of some salary savings built-in. The Rangers have allowed at least three goals in six of their last seven games and travel on the road to Western Canada. Because Zach Kassian loses the luster that he previously had for much of the season as the third wheel of the McDavid/Draisaitl pairing, you can perhaps opt to run a power play-oriented line instead of with McDavid, James Neal, and Draisaitl.

Tampa Bay One – Nikita Kucherov, Brayden Point, Ondrej Palat

It is not hard to see goals on both sides of this game. Between Tampa Bay and Buffalo, this has one of the higher totals of the night with a couple of teams certainly capable of bringing the offense. The Lightning comes in favored but don’t overlook the Buffalo top line as well as they will be much lower owned. You can also pair Tampa Bay with Jack Eichel if not looking to full-stack. That said, Buffalo has been in freefall mode lately, so I would lean a bit heavier on the Tampa side, but hedge both. Tampa hasn’t really been at their best all season but you just can’t overlook what they are capable of. Prior to the letdown against Detroit, the Lightning had put up eleven goals in their previous two games.

12/31 NHL DraftKings Rankings

Forwards

1. Connor McDavid – Edmonton Oilers – $8,100
2. Leon Draisaitl – Edmonton Oilers – $7,200
3. Nikita Kucherov – Tampa Bay Lightning – $7,600
4. Brayden Point – Tampa Bay Lightning – $7,000
5. Artemi Panarin – New York Rangers – $6,500

Defensemen

1. Dougie Hamilton – Carolina Hurricanes – $6,700
2. Victor Hedman – Tampa Bay Lightning – $6,400
3. Cale Makar – Colorado Avalanche – $4,800
4. Ian Cole – Colorado Avalanche – $3,700
5. Justin Faulk – St. Louis Blues – $3,700

Goalies

1. Jordan Binnington – St. Louis Blues – $8,300
2. Robin Lehner – Chicago Blackhawks – $7,200

12/31 NHL FanDuel Rankings

Forwards

1. Connor McDavid – Edmonton Oilers – $8,800
2. Leon Draisaitl – Edmonton Oilers – $8,000
3. Evander Kane – San Jose Sharks – $6,500
4. Nikita Kucherov – Tampa Bay Lightning – $7,900
5. Brayden Point – Tampa Bay Lightning – $7,300
6. Nathan MacKinnon – Colorado Avalanche – $8,600

Defensemen

1. Dougie Hamilton – Carolina Hurricanes – $6,300
2. Victor Hedman – Tampa Bay Lightning – $6,400
3. Jeff Petry – Montreal Canadiens – $4,800
4. Justin Faulk – St. Louis Blues – $4,000
5. Jacob Chychrun – Arizona Coyotes – $3,900

Goalies

1. Robin Lehner – Chicago Blackhawks – $7,900
2. Jordan Binnington – St. Louis Blues – $9,000

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Patrice Bergeron/David Pastrnak/Kyle Palmieri – Over 2.5 Points – This style bet has been consistent money recently. This game isn’t on the main slate but either way, you have to like the Bruins top line against the “lowly and pathetic” Devils.

Connor McDavid/Leon Draisaitl/Artemi Panarin – Over 2.5 Points – This combination just flowed as it came together. You couldn’t imagine choosing anyone else if picking three skaters between these two teams.

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