This article focuses on NHL DFS Picks for 12/19 NHL DFS slate 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, power-play lines and starting goalies at both morning skate and before lock as they can drastically change from the time of publication.
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Top Two Lines
Buffalo Sabres One – Victor Olofsson, Jack Eichel, Sam Reinhart
Our top NHL DFS stack for the 12/19 NHL DFS slate is the Buffalo Sabres top line. In just their past three games, this trio has managed to record six goals and seven assists making them one of the hottest lines in hockey. All three play together on Buffalo’s top power-play unit and each average around 20 minutes of ice-time each. They will be going up against a shaky Carter Hart at 7 pm in Philadelphia.
Winnipeg Jets – Kyle Connor, Mark Schiefele, Patrik Laine
Winnipeg has been lights out at home this season with their intimidating Whiteout fan-base. Their opponents, the Chicago Blackhawks, dropped a 4-1 home match-up against the Avalanche and will have less than 24 hrs rest before their match-up tonight against the Jets. Winnipeg’s top line has recorded seven goals and six assists among themselves in their past three games, this line also plays on Winnipeg’s top power-play unit and averages around 20 minutes of ice-time each per game. The goaltender they will face-off against, Robin Lehner, has let in at least three goals in his last five starts and Chicago’s defense is allowing the most shots on goal in the league averaging 36 shots against per game. Not to mention that Winnipeg holds the best odds of the monster 10-game 12/19 NHL DFS slate at -180 favorites with a 6.5 O/U at the time of writing.
Honorable Mention(s): Arizona Coyotes Two – Clayton Keller, Carl Soderberg, Nick Schmaltz
12/18 NHL DraftKings Rankings
DraftKings Forwards
- Jack Eichel (with S. Reinhart) – Buffalo Sabres – $7,800
- Clayton Keller (with N. Schmaltz) – Arizona Coyotes – $5,100
- Joel Armia (with M. Domi) – Montreal Canadiens – $4,800
- Travis Konecny (with I. Provorov) – Philadelphia Flyers – $5,700
- Anthony Duclair – Ottawa Senators – $5,300
Honorable Mention(s): Nick Bonino
NHL DraftKings Defenders
- Rasmus Dahlin – Buffalo Sabres – $4,500
- Shea Weber (with T. Tatar) – Montreal Canadiens – $6,200
- Roman Josi (with C. Jarnkrok) – Nashville Predators – $6,400
- Neal Pionk (with WPG1) – Winnipeg Jets – $4,700
- Matt Roy – Los Angeles Kings – $3,300
NHL DraftKings Goalies
- Marc-Andre Fleury – Vegas Golden Knights – $7,900
- Darcy Kuemper – Boston Bruins – $8,200
12/18 NHL FanDuel Rankings
FanDuel Forwards
- Jack Eichel (with S. Reinhart) – Buffalo Sabres – $8,900
- Max Pacioretty (with C. Stephenson) – Vegas Golden Knights – $7,200
- Clayton Keller (with N. Schmaltz) – Arizona Coyotes – $5,900
- Joel Armia (with M. Domi) – Montreal Canadiens – $4,800
- Tyler Toffoli – Los Angeles Kings – $5,000
Honorable Mention(s): Nathan MacKinnon
FanDuel Defensemen
- Shea Weber (with T. Tatar) – Montreal Canadiens – $6,900
- Rasmus Dahlin – Buffalo Sabres – $5,400
- Ryan Ellis – Nashville Predators – $5,100
- Neal Pionk – Winnipeg Jets – $4,200
- Matt Roy – Los Angeles Kings – $4,100
FanDuel Goalies
- Tuukka Rask – Boston Bruins – $8,300
- Pekka Rinne – Nashville Predators – $7,500
Honorable Mention: Darcy Kuemper
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Marc-Andre Fleury – Over 26.5 Goaltending Saves – Vancouver is averaging 32.3 shots per game and Vegas has been allowing 31.2 shots per game. That should be plenty for Fleury to reach the 26.5 save threshold.
Clayton Keller – Over 2.5 Fantasy Points – Averaging over seven shots in his past three games with three points (2G, 1A) in that span, Keller is a prime choice to exceed the 2.5 fantasy points.
Honorable Mention (Eichel: Above 4.5 SOG + Blocks)
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