10/31 NHL DFS – The Daily Hot Shot

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This article focuses on NHL DFS Picks for 10/31 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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10/31 NHL – Main Slate

Happy Halloween! With only a two game slate on tap I would suggest sticking to a single entry approach whether cash or tournament. With that in mind, I have listed my favorite high end line and my favorite value line.

Top High End Line

Las Vegas Two – Mark Stone, Max Pacioretty, Paul Stastny– As of the time of the writing, the Golden Knights are projected for a slate high 3.75 goals. I also like the Las Vegas top line, but if forced to choose between the two I will side with the second. All three of the skaters above have power play correlation on the second power play, thus enhancing the potential of a full line stack. If you were looking to run a two man I would just use Mark Stone and Max Pacioretty.

Top Value Line

Nashville Two – Matt Duchene, Kyle Turris, Mikael Granlund – While I do like the Las Vegas top line and they are close to a value line in terms of cost, I feel that this line truly fits the bill. Nashville is projected for 3.26 goals, coming in second on the slate. This line is cheap on both sites and although Duchene plays separately on the top power play line, all three skaters do get power play time.

10/31 NHL DraftKings Rankings

DraftKings Top Five Forwards/Centers

1. Matt Duchene – Nashville Predators – $5,500 “very cheap”
2. Mark Stone– Las Vegas Golden Knights – $7,100
3. Max Pacioretty – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $6,300
4. Filip Forsberg – Nashville Predators – $7,300 “if back, check for updates”
5. Matt Tkachuk – Calgary Flames – $5,300

NHL DraftKings Defenders

1. Nate Schmidt – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $3,100 “if back in the lineup this is insane value for this price”
2. Ryan Ellis – Nashville Predators – $5,000
3. Roman Josi – Nashville Predators – $7,000
4. Mark Giordano – Calgary Flames – $6,000
5. Jon Merrill – Las Vegas Knights – $3,200 “Merrill is getting some power play time now but that might change if Schmidt is back so be sure to check that before lock”

NHL DraftKings Goalies

1. Pekka Rinne – Nashville Predators – $8,200 “really a coin flip between the two. I will lean Rinne with his stellar form of late”
2. Marc-Andre Fleury – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $8100

10/31 NHL FanDuel Rankings

FanDuel Forwards/Centers

1. Mark Stone – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $7,800
2. Filip Forsberg – Nashville Predators – $7,600 “if back”
3. Max Pacioretty – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $6,900
4. Kyle Turris – Nashville Predators – $4,100
5. Matt Duchene – Nashville Predators – $7,100

FanDuel Defensemen

1. Ryan Ellis- Nashville Predators – $5,200
2. Roman Josi – Nashville Predators – $6,700
3. Nate Schmidt – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $4,500 “If he is back and in his old role. Not quite as jaw dropping a discount as on Draftkings”
4. Mark Giordano – Calgary Flames- $6,100
5. Jon Merrill – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $3,500 “punt”

FanDuel Goalies

1. Pekka Rinne– Nashville Predators – $8,800
2. Marc Andre-Fleury – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $8,900

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Mark Stone – Over 4.5 Fantasy Points – Let’s get stoned. Given the matchup and dearth of other high end options, Mark Stone is the best option on this slate.

Ryan Ellis – Over 3.5 Fantasy Points – Ryan Ellis has been one of fantasy hockey’s most consistent defensemen this season. There is no reason to think he will have a setback here in a decent matchup at home.

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