12/22 NHL DFS – The Daily Hot Shot

This article focuses on NHL DFS Picks for 12/22 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.

Sign up NOW for WIN DAILY Premium Gold​ right here​! Projections, weather reports, wagering info, 24/7 expert chats and more!

Top Two Lines

Both Sites – Arizona One – Phil Kessel, Taylor Hall, Christian Dvorak

Our favorite punching bag, the Detroit Red Wings, somehow found a way to avoid getting smashed until late in last night’s 4-0 loss to the Maple Leafs. Now they travel home to play host to the Arizona Coyotes. A week ago or so, despite the juicy matchup, I doubt that I would’ve considered this team given their struggles to score on the road. However, the addition of Taylor Hall has allowed them to create one talented feature line. Last time out, Arizona got involved in a shootout with Minnesota losing 5-8. I do not think that we can rely on the stats from two games, but know that the talent is certainly there. As for the Red Wings, let’s just rely on this stat, an NHL worst 145 goals allowed, eighteen more than the next closest team, the Devils. That pretty much sums them up. Arizona is a huge -200 favorite for a reason. Oh, and Detroit goalie Jimmy Howard is making his first start of the season so might not be quite up to game speed.

Both Sites – Las Vegas One – William Karlsson, Reilly Smith, Jonathan Marchessault

Las Vegas Two – Max Pacioretty, Mark Stone, Chandler Stephenson

I hate having to choose between these two lines as it almost always means that the one I pass on will be the line to go off. Both of these lines are tied for the fifth-most productive line in the NHL over the past ten games in terms of goals followed. The deeper metrics give the topline a bit of an edge during that span. Using whichever one fits your build more in terms of salary probably makes the most sense. If creating multiple lines I would have exposure to each. Las Vegas is a -140 favorite despite being on the road, and given the animosity between these two teams, it should be very motivated. Since the Sharks big playoff moment last season, Las Vegas has had the better of these two teams. They are coming in hot, going 6-2-2 over their last ten games, while the Sharks have lost seven of their last eight games.

12/22 NHL DraftKings Rankings

DraftKings Forwards/Centers

1. Max Pacioretty – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $7,600
2. Taylor Hall – Arizona Coyotes – $7,500
3. Jonathan Marchessault – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $6,800
4. Mark Stone – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $6,200
5. Phil Kessel – Arizona Coyotes – $6,000

NHL DraftKings Defenders

1. Shea Theodore – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $5,200
2. Travis Hamonic – Calgary Flames – $3,600
3. Marc-Edouard Vlasic – San Jose Sharks – $3,300
4. Miro Heiskanen – Dallas Stars – $4,700
5. Erik Karlsson – San Jose Sharks – $5,700
6. Jacob Chychrun – Arizona Coyotes – $4,900
7. Brayden McNabb – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $3,000
8. Jordan Oesterle – Arizona Coyotes – $2,900

NHL DraftKings Goalies

1. Antti Raanta – Arizona Coyotes – $7,300
2. Anton Khudobin – Dallas Stars – $8,000

12/22 NHL FanDuel Rankings

FanDuel Forwards/Centers

1. Max Pacioretty – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $7,500
2. Taylor Hall – Arizona Coyotes – $7,300
3. Jonathan Marchessault – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $7,200
4. Mark Stone – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $6,900
5. Christian Dvorak – Arizona Coyotes – $4,200

FanDuel Defensemen

1. Jacob Chychrun – Arizona Coyotes – $4,100
2. Shea Theodore – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $5,100
3. Mark Giordano – Calgary Flames – $5,400
4. Nate Schmidt – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $4,000
5. Mike Green – Detroit Red Wings – $3,500

FanDuel Goalies

1. Antti Raanta – Arizona Coyotes – $8,300
2. Anton Khudobin – Dallas Stars – $8,200

12/22 Monkey Knife Fight NHL Prop Picks – Win With These Picks Here and Get 100 Percent Bonus!

Taylor Hall – Over 0.5 Assists – Sharing is caring and Taylor Hall will want to make a good impression with his new teammates. Given the prominent role he now plays on the power play and the matchup, he should be able to grab an apple.

Aaron Dell – Over 26.5 Saves- Aaron Dell will have to press charges for assault after this game. Hopefully, he can stop at least 27 of the 30 plus shots headed his way. Not that I will probably be rooting for him with plenty of Vegas shares.

Sign up and get started with WinDailySports! We have your sport and the experts to help make you money. Why lose another buck when you can win TODAY!