Chris Davies 
This article focuses on NHL DFS Picks for 12/28 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
Florida One – Aleksander Barkov, Jonathan Huberdeau, Evgeni Dadonov
The Florida Panthers will get the absolute juiciest matchup on the board, playing at home against the Detroit Red Wings. It was nice while the lines were split to be able to turn to a red hot Noel Acciari for some salary savings. If you believe the hot streak lives on, go for it. However, the primary top line is reunited and all three skaters should be able to capitalize on the line change. That seems like the best way to eat what should be Florida chalk. The three top-line skaters also share a correlation on the first power-play unit. Florida has a slate high 4.2 projected goal total and is a -290 favorite, which is extremely high for NHL standards. I would definitely turn to them in cash games and think that they make for a strong building block in tournaments as well.
Toronto One – Auston Matthews, Mitchell Marner, Zach Hyman
Last night, it was newly formed Toronto second line that had the better night and this line busted. However, this line is the more talented of the two and should be able to eat in a pace up matchup with the New York Rangers. Both teams come in on the second night of a back to back. The Leafs will be able to head home for this one, where they can dictate the matchups. It seems like the spot that the Auston Matthews and Mitchell Marner driven pairing can find a way to go off. Toronto has the second-highest implied goal total on the slate at 3.91 and are a decent -180 favorite. The Rangers are riding high after a big home upset of Carolina, but they will likely come back down to earth here.
12/28 NHL DraftKings Rankings
DraftKings Forwards/Centers
- Aleksander Barkov – Florida Panthers – $6,300
- Auston Matthews – Toronto Maple Leafs – $7,500
- John Tavares – Toronto Maple Leafs – $7,300
- Jonathan Huberdeau – Florida Panthers – $6,300
- Evgeni Dadonov – Florida Panthers – $5,400
NHL DraftKings Defenders
- Cale Makar – Colorado Avalanche – $4,500
- Roman Josi – Nashville Predators – $6,500
- Ryan Ellis – Nashville Predators – $5,100
- Mattias Elkholm – Nashville Predators – $4,000
- Ian Cole – Colorado Avalanche – $3,500
NHL DraftKings Goalies
- Chris Driedger – Florida Panthers – $8,200
- Carter Hart – Philadelphia Flyers – $7,400
12/28 NHL FanDuel Rankings
FanDuel Forwards/Centers
- Bryan Rust – Pittsburgh Penguins – $5,700
- Auston Matthews – Toronto Maple Leafs – $8,600
- Aleksander Barkov – Florida Panthers – $7,400
- William Nylander – Toronto Maple Leafs – $5,300
- John Tavares – Toronto Maple Leafs – $7,800
FanDuel Defensemen
- Roman Josi – Nashville Predators – $6,900
- Ryan Ellis – Nashville Predators – $5,400
- Dougie Hamilton – Carolina Hurricanes – $6,200
- Quinn Hughes – Vancouver Canucks – $4,200
- Ian Cole – Colorado Avalanche – $3,800
FanDuel Goalies
- Chris Driedger – Florida Panthers – $7,100
- Jacob Markstrom – Vancouver Canucks – $7,600
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Jimmy Howard – Over 28.5 Saves – I’d think Florida will drop at least 32-35 shots or so minimum, making this a good bet.
Auston Matthews – Over 0.5 Goals – Auston Matthews did not light the lamp last night, but lightning does not often strike twice.
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