1/12 NHL DFS – The Daily Hot Shot

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This article focuses on NHL DFS Picks for 1/12 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 Expensive Line

Tampa Bay One – Nikita Kucherov, Steven Stamkos, Brayden Point

The Tampa Bay Lightning have been absolutely lighting up the scoreboard recently. The Washington Capitals put up a big letdown yesterday against the Devils, but New Jersey probably won’t be able to make it back to back wins. Tampa Bay comes in a -210 favorite and with the Lightning, there is no decision anymore to make in terms of which line to choose, given that all three of their best skaters are paired up top. The top line has eight GF over their last ten games and should be able to add to that total here. In a cash game, I would just find a way to fit all three. The Toronto top line would be my alternate option for the expensive line choice.

Top Value Line

Florida Two – Vincent Trocheck, Noel Acciari, Brett Connolly

The Toronto and Florida game should be a shootout, as combined, it accounts for the highest total on the slate. There should be decent ownership on both teams’ top lines and they are certainly good plays. However, if looking for some savings we can turn to the Panthers second line. The second line has six goals over their last ten games with strong supporting stats such as 126 SATF. All three skaters are extremely affordable on both sites, allowing you to use expensive lines like Tampa Bay and Toronto’s first unit or costly one-offs if you wish. The Florida second unit also tends to come in at fairly low ownership, so they can help to set you apart on a smaller slate.

1/12 NHL DraftKings Rankings

Forwards

1. Auston Matthews – Toronto Maple Leafs – $7,900
2. Steven Stamkos – Tampa Bay Lightning – $7,200
3. Jack Eichel – Buffalo Sabres – $7,600
4. Brayden Point – Tampa Bay Lightning – $6,200
5. Nikita Kucherov – Tampa Bay Lightning – $7,500

Defensemen

1. Victor Hedman – Tampa Bay Lightning – $6,400
2. P.K. Subban – New Jersey Devils – $3,800
3. Mikhail Sergachev – Tampa Bay Lightning – $4,100
4. Anton Stralman – Florida Panthers – $2,900
5. Mike Matheson – Florida Panthers – $3,400

Goalies

1. Tristan Jarry – Pittsburgh Penguins – $7,700
2. Linus Ullmark – Buffalo Sabres – $7,900

1/12 NHL FanDuel Rankings

Forwards

1. Bryan Rust – Pittsburgh Penguins – $5,700
2. Auston Matthews – Toronto Maple Leafs – $8,800
3. Steven Stamkos – Tampa Bay Lighting – $8,600
4. Jack Eichel – Buffalo Sabres – $8,500
5. Nikita Kucherov – Tampa Bay Lightning – $8,300

Defensemen

1. P.K. Subban – New Jersey Devils – $4,000
2. Jakob Chychrun – Arizona Coyotes – $3,700
3. Victor Hedman – Tampa Bay Lightning – $6,000
4. Morgan Rielly – Toronto Maple Leafs – $5,100
5. Filip Hronek – Detroit Red Wings – $4,500

Goalies

1. Linus Ullmark – Buffalo Sabres – $7,200
2. Curtis McElhinney – Tampa Bay Lightning – $7,700

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Auston Matthews, Steven Stamkos, Aleksander Barkov – Over 2.5 Points – The 2.5 point bet is down to a 13/19 hit rate but no worries, here comes a high scoring slate. The best bet is to spread out this lineup with one skater per team. Unfortunately, the Buffalo/Detroit game is not available, so instead of Jack Eichel, Aleksander Barkov is a potential third option.

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