Chris Davies 
This article focuses on NHL DFS Picks for 12/12 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 Three Lines
Winnipeg One – Kyle Connor, Mark Scheifele, Patrik Laine
We could sum this one up in two words, “Red Wings”. Our favorite dumpster fire is back and the Jets get the pleasure of facing them twice in one week. Winnipeg dropped five on Detroit the other night, resulting in a 5-1 home win. This time around, they will switch venues but that only helps Detroit so much. Unfortunately, every primary Jets skater on the top two lines except Nikolaj Ehlers received a massive price bump. The top line had a fairly good night against the Wings with goals for Patrik Laine and Mark Scheifele, and an assist for Kyle Connor. I also don’t mind a two-man version of the Winnipeg second line using Blake Wheeler and Ehlers. That might be the most cost-effective route considering the aforementioned price increases. Neal Pionk is quarterbacking the power play and is usable on both sites, although cheaper on FanDuel, so preferred there. Josh Morrissey is another option on defense. Connor Hellebuyck is a very strong play in goal and should be popular.
Pittsburgh One – Evgeni Malkin, Bryan Rust, Jake Guentzel
The Pens started off so well the other night with a Jake Guentzel goal in the first few minutes of the game and then they tailed off from there. This is still the top line in the NHL over the last 10 days and with Pittsburgh a -170 favorite, they make for a strong play once again. Bryan Rust is becoming extremely chalky on FanDuel to his lack of a price bump on that site no matter what. It helps to offset the cost of the other two skaters. While Kris Letang is a nice play, I don’t think you have to try to add him too, but rather just focus on the three attackers. Sidney who? As long as this line keeps mashing, Sidney Crosby’s absence isn’t being felt nearly as hard as it would be otherwise.
San Jose One – Evander Kane, Logan Couture, Barclay Goodrow
The Rangers have laid some real stinkers on the road this season, and this game sets up to add another to the list. San Jose just fired their coach so this can go one of two ways. However, I think they respond well given that they had a day to process everything and it results in a feel-good night for the entire Shark Tank. I like both San Jose lines here, but as they are close enough in price I might as well give the honor of listing to the first line. San Jose One will get to match up with some the Rangers atrocious depth lines and on home ice, if they can’t take advantage of that matchup, there are more issues on-hand for the Sharks than coaching. You can also just run the two-man of Logan Couture and Evander Kane if you do not need the savings derived from Barclay Goodrow. Erik Karlsson has been heating up and remains underpriced on DraftKings. The Sharks make for tournament plays more than cash plays, given how bad some of the game logs are I doubt they will have much ownership on a big slate.
12/12 NHL DraftKings Rankings
DraftKings Forwards/Centers
- Johnny Gaudreau – Calgary Flames – $5,600
- Nikolaj Ehlers – Winnipeg Jets – $5,900
- Phil Kessel – Arizona Coyotes – $4,900
NHL DraftKings Defenders
- Erik Karlsson – San Jose Sharks – $5,800
- Matt Grzelcyk – Boston Bruins – $2,700
- Scott Mayfield – New York Islanders – $2,900
NHL DraftKings Goalies
- Connor Hellebuyck – Winnipeg Jets – $8,400
- Robin Lehner – Chicago Blackhawks – $6,900
- Marc Andre-Fleury – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $7,100
12/12 NHL FanDuel Rankings
FanDuel Forwards/Centers
- Bryan Rust – Pittsburgh Penguins – $5,100
- Kyle Connor – Winnipeg Jets – $6,500
- Blake Wheeler – Winnipeg Jets – $6,800
FanDuel Defensemen
- Neal Pionk – Winnipeg Jets – $4,300
- Jacob Chychrun – Arizona Coyotes – $3,800
- Darnell Nurse – Edmonton Oilers – $4,000
FanDuel Goalies
- Connor Hellebuyck – Winnipeg Jets – $8,600 “Far and away from the top option”
- Ryan Miller – Anaheim Ducks – $7,300
12/12 Monkey Knife Fight NHL Prop Picks – Win With These Picks Here and Get 100 Percent Bonus!
Erik Karlsson- Over 0.5 Assists – Erik Karlsson is heating up and “the time is nigh” for him to add to his assist total against the Rangers.
Kris Letang – Over 0.5 Assists – Sticking with the concept of offensive-minded defenseman getting assists, he is expensive in DFS, but on Monkey Knife Fight you can eat some of that “Letang Pie”.
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