12/29 NHL DFS – The Daily Hot Shot

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This article focuses on NHL DFS Picks for 12/29 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

Cash – Tampa Bay One – Nikita Kucherov, Brayden Point, Ondrej Palat

Very few people were on Tampa Bay last night, which is good, because it was the second line which ended up doing all of the work. However, if choosing just one, it still makes the most sense to turn to the top line which has been the fourth most productive line in the NHL over the last seven games. During that span, the Tampa Bay top-line sports a 70% GF, boosted by a whopping 130 SATF and 68.1% SAT%; so they are getting a lot of opportunities and piling up shots. The Lightning is a huge -360 favorite with a high 4.42 total and should be the focus of your cash games. In the alternate, you can still turn to the second line consisting of Steven Stamkos, Alex Killorn, and Anthony Cirelli, if you wish. I would suggest exposure to both lines if possible as there is no better matchup in the NHL than hosting the Red Wings.

GPP – Boston One – Patrice Bergeron, David Pastrnak, Brad Marchand

This line has quietly kept its consistency despite what has not been Boston’s best stretch of the season. With more attention on the Tampa Bay top line due to matchup and price, the B’s top line should go a bit lower owned than one might expect on a six-game slate. Patrice Bergeron is on a streak of three consecutive games with two goals, so he is absolutely on fire. Pasta is on a five-game point streak with five assists in his last two games alone. Finally, Brad Marchand has six points in his last two games. As has been a lesson at times this season, be sure to never sleep on the Boston Bruins. For what it’s worth, I also like the over on their projected 3.32 goal total. They should be able to smash Buffalo on home ice.

Value Lines – DraftKings – Tampa Bay Two, Calgary One and Two

Value Lines – FanDuel – Tampa Bay Two, Calgary Two

12/29 NHL DraftKings Rankings

DraftKings Forwards/Centers

1. David Pastrnak – Boston Bruins – $6,300
2. Auston Matthews – Toronto Maple Leafs – $7,500
3. Patrice Bergeron – Boston Bruins – $7,800
4. Brad Marchand – Boston Bruins – $7,600
5. Brayden Point – Tampa Bay Lightning – $7,200
6. Johnny Gaudreau – Calgary Flames – $5,900
7. Sean Monahan – Calgary Flames – $5,800
8. Elias Lindholm – Calgary Flames – $5,400

NHL DraftKings Defenders

1. Victor Hedman – Tampa Bay Lightning – $6,800
2. Shea Weber – Montreal Canadiens – $6,600
3. Jacob Chychrun – Arizona Coyotes – $4,100
4. Jeff Petry – Montreal Canadiens – $4,300
5. Matt Grzelcyk – Boston Bruins – $3,800

NHL DraftKings Goalies

1. Curtis McElhinney – Tampa Bay Lightning – $8,200
2. John Gibson – Anaheim Ducks- $7,200

12/29 NHL FanDuel Rankings

FanDuel Forwards/Centers

1. David Pastrnak – Boston Bruins – $8,500
2. Patrice Bergeron – Boston Bruins – $8,100
3. Nikita Kucherov – Tampa Bay Lightning – $8,100
4. Brad Marchand – Boston Bruins – $7,900
5. Brayden Point – Tampa Bay Lightning – $7,100

FanDuel Defensemen

1. Victor Hedman – Tampa Bay Lightning – $6,400
2. Mark Giordano – Calgary Flames – $5,400
3. Jeff Petry – Montreal Canadiens – $4,200
4. Matt Grzelcyk – Boston Bruins – $3,800
5. Shea Weber – Montreal Canadiens – $6,800
6. Anton Stralman – Florida Panthers – $3,700

FanDuel Goalies

1. Curtis McElhinney – Tampa Bay Lightning – $7,700
2. Brian Elliott – Philadelphia Flyers – $7,200

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David Pastrnak/Patrice Bergeron/Jack Eichel – Over 2.5 Points – Between 2/3 of the Boston top line and Jack Eichel, this should reach three points one way or the other. You can also turn to Tampa Bay game but then you’re forced to used someone like Dylan Larkin instead of Eichel.

Victor Hedman – Over 3.5 Fantasy Points – Victor Hedman has been an absolute beast lately and couldn’t ask for a better matchup.

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