12/19 NHL DFS – The Daily Hot Shot

This article focuses on NHL DFS Picks for 12/19 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

DraftKings – Vancouver Two – Elias Pettersson, J.T. Miller, Jake Virtanen

This pick is a bit off the board as an underdog, but Vancouver Two makes for one of the more interesting DK value lines on the slate. Vancouver just faced Las Vegas on road ice a few nights ago and had a big night despite getting outshot, winning six to three. Now the Canucks face them again a few days later on home ice and should be able to exploit the matchups. Elias Pettersson managed six shots on goal “only scoring one” against the Knights on Sunday, and at only $6,400 you can go back to well. Jake Virtanen managed four shots on goal along with a score himself and he comes in at a meager $2,800. J.T Miller has been having a strong season since arriving in Vancouver, with 31 points across 38 points. All three skaters see power playtime. Would I prefer this line with Brock Boeser in it? Sure, of course. However, given Virtanen’s $2,800 punt price, this line can provide a solid combination of salary relief with upside. They will also avoid the defensively savvy Stone/Pacioretty line and hard match with the Vegas depth lines

Both Sites – Boston One – Patrice Bergeron, Brad Marchand, David Pastrnak

The New York Islanders have made their bread and butter, as well as reputation, on defense and goaltending. However, as of late it has all started to fall apart, most notoriously capped off by an eight to three home shredding Tuesday night inflicted by the Predators. Boston is a -165 home favorite as of the time of writing, with a good amount of deference being shown to the Islanders in regards to the total. The Bruins come into this 12-1-6 at home and if this game were at “the Barn” or the Barclays center instead, I’d expect the B’s top line to get a heavy dose of the Islanders “enforcer” fourth line with Casey Czikas and Cal Clutterbuck. Instead, I’d expect them to eat both Ross Johnston and Josh Bailey alive on the wings. Tuesday night it was surprising just how chalky the Bruins were on a huge slate, but it just goes to show you should never sleep on Boston.

FanDuel – Winnipeg One – Mark Scheifele, Kyle Connor, Patrick Laine

The Jets will face a Blackhawks team that is on a road half of a back to back and they are a heavy -185 favorite. Chicago has allowed at least three goals in six straight games, with at least four allowed in four of them. The Blackhawks will enter the game last in the Central Division, largely the byproduct of their poor 5-8-3 home record. In terms of teams that I expect to be sort of chalky, I like Winnipeg more than Tampa Bay or Nashville considering Ottawa’s strong home numbers. Given the lack of any big price difference between lines on FanDuel, it makes more sense to target the first line there. However, on DraftKings, where Blake Wheeler is only $6,000 and Nikolaj Ehlers is only $5,000, I would use the second line or some two-man variation of it, instead.

12/19 NHL DraftKings Rankings

DraftKings Forwards/Centers

1. Nathan MacKinnon – Colorado Avalanche – $8,100
2. David Pastrnak – Boston Bruins – $8,200
3. Elias Pettersson – Vancouver Canucks- $6,400
4. Blake Wheeler – Winnipeg Jets – $6,000
5. Max Pacioretty – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $7,300
6. Jake Virtanen – Vancouver Canucks – $2,800

NHL DraftKings Defenders

1. Roman Josi – Nashville Predators – $6,400
2. Ryan Ellis – Nashville Predators – $5,100
3. Ben Chiarot – Montreal Canadiens – $4,100
4. Ian Cole – Colorado Avalanche – $3,600
5. Matt Roy – Los Angeles Kings – $3,300
6. David Savard – Columbus Blue Jackets – $2,900
7. Matt Grzelyck/Brandon Carlo – Boston Bruins – $2,600

NHL DraftKings Goalies

1. Carey Price – Montreal Canadiens – $7,100 “very cheap”
2. Darcy Kuemper – Arizona Coyotes – $8,200

12/19 NHL FanDuel Rankings

FanDuel Forwards/Centers

1. Nathan MacKinnon – Colorado Avalanche – $9,100
2. Max Pacioretty – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $7,200
3. David Pastrnak – Boston Bruins – $8,700
4. Kyle Connor – Winnipeg Jets – $6,600
5. Nikolaj Ehlers – Winnipeg Jets – $5,300
6. Andre Burakovsky – Colorado Avalanche – $4,400

FanDuel Defensemen

1. Neil Pionk – Winnipeg Jets – $4,200
2. Roman Josi – Nashville Predators – $6,600
3. Ryan Ellis – Nashville Predators – $5,100
4. Quinn Hughes – Vancouver Canucks – $4,300
5. Jacob Chychrun – Arizona Coyotes – $3,700
6. Josh Morrisey – Winnipeg Jets – $4,000
7. Nathan Schmidt – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $4,200

FanDuel Goalies

1. Darcy Kuemper – Arizona Coyotes – $8,800
2. Connor Hellebuyck – Winnipeg Jets – $8,100

12/19 Monkey Knife Fight NHL Prop Picks – Win With These Picks Here and Get 100 Percent Bonus!

Nathan MacKinnon – Over 0.5 Assists – Nathan Mac is a safe bet to grab a point as there is.

Roman Josi – Over 5.5 Shots on Goal plus Blocks – Ottawa has been much better at home, but Roman Josi has been rolling.

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