12/7 NHL DFS – The Daily Hot Shot

This article focuses on NHL DFS Picks for 12/7 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

Pittsburgh One – Evgeni Malkin, Jake Guentzel, Bryan Rust

The Penguins get the hottest ticket right now in the NHL as the will dance with the flailing Detroit Red Wings. They come in a -210 road favorite and despite whatever efforts from the Dylan Larkin line to hard match, I think that you just roll with the top line and not try to overthink it. The talent level is just so much higher than on the second. Bryan Rust is back so that provides the top line a huge boost as he will be back to help deflect pucks in the net and impede the opposing goalie’s vision. Despite a slow night last night while grinding out a 1-0 win, this should be a good spot for the Pens to “knock off the Rust” and get their goal scoring juices flowing.

Nashville One – Matt Duchene, Filip Forsberg, Ryan Johansen

After keeping their best skaters scattered throughout the three lines most of the season, the Predators finally have a line that can be considered to be “Nashville hot”. They also get a matchup in their intimidating home venue with the Devils, who will fly to Tennessee on the second night of a back to back following an overtime loss at home to the Blackhawks last night. I can already hear the country music in between goals blaring. Matt Duchene is dirt cheap on DraftKings, as they have been accustomed to him playing on lower lines. Nashville is a heavy -220 favorite and the key defensemen like Roman Josi and Ryan Ellis are in a good spot here as well. Both of the two aforementioned defensemen are cheap on Fanduel in particular. If looking for a value line from Nashville, the third line, featuring Nick Bonino, Craig Smith, and Rocco Grimaldi, is the best option.

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

Moving on, we have tonight’s likely chalk, the beasts of the southeast, Nikita Kucherov’s Tampa Bay Lightning. Tampa will play host to the San Jose Sharks in what should be a high flying matchup. The Sharks come in following a loss to the Hurricanes the other night in the first game of their east coast road trip. The Sharks depth lines are no match for Tampa Bay. As a -190 favorite and with the highest projected total, Lightning is about to strike. The core plays are Kucherov and Brayden Point, but feel free to mix in Ondrej Palat for savings and full line correlation.

12/7 NHL DraftKings Rankings

DraftKings Forwards/Centers

1. Nikita Kucherov – Tampa Bay Lightning – $8,000
2. Matt Duchene – Nashville Predators – $5,000
3. Evgeni Malkin – Pittsburgh Penguins – $7,000

NHL DraftKings Defenders

1. Ryan Ellis – Nashville Predators – $5,600
2. Ian Cole – Colorado Avalanche – $2,800
3. Roman Polak – Dallas Stars – $2,900

NHL DraftKings Goalies

1. David Rittich – Calgary Flames – $8,200
2. Matt Murray – Pittsburgh Penguins – $8,000
3. Kaapo Kahkonen – Minnesota Wild – $7,400

12/7 NHL FanDuel Rankings

FanDuel Forwards/Centers

1. Bryan Rust – Pittsburgh Penguins – $5,200
2. Nikita Kucherov – Tampa Bay Lightning – $8,600
3. Brayden Point – Tampa Bay Lightning – $7,200

FanDuel Defensemen

1. Roman Josi – Nashville Predators – $5,800 “cheap”
2. Dougie Hamilton – Carolina Hurricanes – $6,100
3. Ryan Ellis – Nashville Predators – $4,900

FanDuel Goalies

1. David Rittich – Calgary Flames – $7,800
2. Pekka Rinne – Nashville Predators – $7,700
3. Kappo Kahkonen – Minnesota Wild – $7,300

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Nikita Kucherov – Over 0.5 Assists – Between even strength and the power play, I like Kuch’s chances of grabbing an apple here.

Roman Josi – Over 0.5 Assists – Roman Josi is another player in a good spot to grab an assist, as I expect multiple Predator goals.

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