Chris Davies 
This article focuses on NHL DFS Picks for 12/11 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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For DFS Purposes, I will try to avoid the Washington vs. Boston game. I did want to note however that the Capitals have dominated the Bruins over the last five years. At one point, this included a 14 game winning streak against them and I believe it is currently 15 out of the last 16 that Washington has won against Boston. Just a quick fun fact in case you were considering placing a money line bet.
Top Two Lines
GPP – Montreal One – Tomas Tatar, Phillip Danault, Brendan Gallagher, Shea Weber “Add-On”
The Canadiens have certainly struggled over the last month or so, but I think we can target them tonight at home against Ottawa. The Habs do come into this with some momentum following a huge road win in Pittsburgh. As for the Senators, they have absolutely dreadful road splits, as their 5-12-1 record on road ice, as opposed to a winning record at home, might indicate. Shea Weber looks completely recovered after an injury impacted his season last year and he is my favorite individual play from this group. Weber can be used as a one-off or with either of the two Montreal lines. He skates on the first line and shares even strength time with them and spends his power play time with the core members of the second line “Max Domi and Joel Armia”.
A second line is a fine option if you want some savings. However, overall I would prefer the top line which has remained the same going back to early last season. They have been a top ten line this season combining for 17 full line goals and have been a top ten line over the last ten days as well. Brendan Gallagher has been a force during that recent stretch, scoring in four straight games coming into tonight.
Cash/GPP – Colorado One – Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen, Gabriel Landeskog
The Avs should be the chalk of the night and I would make sure to prioritize the top line in cash games. Gabriel Landeskog remains really cheap on Draftkings, as despite getting moved back up to the top line, his price only increased $200 to $6,000. Philly is not a bad defensive team, but out on the road in Denver, it will be a tough challenge for them. Particularly considering the fact that the Avalanche has scored the second-most goals in the NHL this season, sans Landeskog and Mikko Rantanen. Cale Makar will remain out, but even if he was healthy, it would still make more sense to prioritize the three skaters mentioned up top. I failed to talk about him, however, Nathan MacKinnon is still very, very good at the hockey.
12/11 NHL DraftKings Rankings
DraftKings Forwards/Centers
- Nathan MacKinnon – Colorado Avalanche – $7,600
- Gabriel Landeskog – Colorado Avalanche – $6,000
- Brendan Gallagher – Montral Canadiens – $6,200
- Joel Armia – Montreal Canadiens – $5,200
- Mikko Rantanen – Colorado Avalanche – $7,200
NHL DraftKings Defenders
- John Carlson – Washington Capitals – $7,200
- Ian Cole – Colorado Avalanche – $3,000
- Shea Weber – Montreal Canadiens – $6,500
- Ben Chiarot – Montreal Canadiens – $4,400
- Sam Girard – Colorado Avalanche – $3,300
NHL DraftKings Goalies
- Phillip Grubauer – Colorado Avalanche – $8,000
- Cayden Primeau – Montreal Canadiens – $7,600
12/11 NHL FanDuel Rankings
FanDuel Forwards/Centers
- Nathan MacKinnon – Colorado Avalanche – $9,100
- Joel Armia – Montreal Canadiens – $4,400
- Brendan Gallagher – Montreal Canadiens – $7,600
- Joonas Donskoi – Colorado Avalanche – $4,900
- Valeri Nichushkin – Colorado Avalanche – $3,800
FanDuel Defensemen
- Ryan Graves – Colorado Avalanche – $4,100
- John Carlson – Washington Capitals – $7,500
- Shea Weber – Montreal Canadiens – $6,500
- Ian Cole – Colorado Avalanche – $4,200
- Jeff Petry – Montreal Canadiens – $4,500
FanDuel Goalies
- Phillip Grubauer – Colorado Avalanche – $7,700
- Cayden Primeau – Montreal Canadiens – $7,200
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Nathan MacKinnon – Over 0.5 Goals – If we can’t count on Nathan MacKinnon to score a goal at home, what can we count on in life?
Brendan Gallagher – Over 3.5 Fantasy Points – I will roll with Brendan Gallagher over Shea Weber between the lower threshold to meet and his recent form.
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