12/27 NHL DFS – The Daily Hot Shot

This article focuses on NHL DFS Picks for 12/27 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 Two Lines

FanDuel – Colorado One – Nathan MacKinnon, Gabriel Landeskog, Mikko Rantanen

The NHL is back and on FanDuel, it makes sense to turn to the Colorado top line. They come in tied for the second-highest projected total on the slate at 3.53, as a -200 home favorite. However, unlike the Capitals and Maple Leafs, this is predominantly a one-line team. Their numbers have not been as strong as one would expect. However, against a Minnesota Wild team that has allowed at least five goals in two of their last three games, this should be a spot for some positive regression.

DraftKings – Washington Two – Evgeny Kuznetsov, T.J. Oshie, Jakob Vrana

In the alternative, you can look at either of the two Toronto lines. They make for terrific plays on either side. However, I think that a huge source of value on DraftKings comes in the form of the Washington second line. They are still criminally underpriced with Evgeny Kuznetsov at $5,200, T.J. Oshie at $5,000, and Jakob Vrana at $5,000. The Capitals come in the biggest favorite on the slate at -255, with the highest projected total, 3.62. I do not think they will receive the ownership that they should get on their price due to all of the game log truthers.

12/27 NHL DraftKings Rankings

DraftKings Forwards/Centers

1. Nathan MacKinnon – Colorado Avalanche – $8,100
2. Auston Matthews – Toronto Maple Leafs – $7,300
3. John Tavares – Toronto Maple Leafs – $8,300
4. T.J. Oshie – Washington Capitals – $5,000
5. Evgeny Kuznetsov – Washington Capitals – 5,200

NHL DraftKings Defenders

1. Roman Josi – Nashville Predators – $6,400
2. John Carlson – Washington Capitals – $6,600
3. Erik Karlsson – San Jose Sharks – $5,400
4. Ryan Ellis – Nashville Predators – $5,200
5. Vince Dunn – St. Louis Blues – $2,900

NHL DraftKings Goalies

1. Jordan Binnington – St. Louis Blues – $7,900
2. Robin Lehner – Chicago Blackhawks – $7,200

12/27 NHL FanDuel Rankings

FanDuel Forwards/Centers

1. Bryan Rust – Pittsburgh Penguins – $5,600
2. Nathan MacKinnon – Colorado Avalanche – $8,900
3. Auston Matthews – Toronto Maple Leafs – $8,400
4. William Nylander – Toronto Maple Leafs – $5,300
5. John Tavares – Toronto Maple Leafs – $7,800

FanDuel Defensemen

1. Roman Josi – Nashville Predators – $6,600
2. John Carlson – Washington Capitals – $7,200
3. Ryan Ellis – Nashville Predators – $5,300
4. Justin Faulk – St. Louis Blues – $4,000
5. Neal Pionk – Winnipeg Jets – $3,900
6. Ian Cole – Colorado Avalanche – $3,700
7. Conor Murphy – Chicago Blackhawks – $3,600

FanDuel Goalies

1. Braden Holtby – Washington Capitals – $8,200
2. Jordan Binnington – St. Louis Blues – $8,800

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Nathan MacKinnon – Under 5.5 Fantasy Points – I’d expect four to five shots on goal so either a goal or two assists would get Nathan MacKinnon over. It’s a tall enough ask that if you’re playing him on DFS this is a nice hedge.

Mitchell Marner – Over 3.5 Fantasy Points – An assist and four shots on goal would get Mitchell Marner there and that seems very doable.

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