NHL DFS Hot Shot and Rankings for DraftKings and FanDuel (Aug. 5)

This article focuses on 8/5 NHL Picks for DraftKings and FanDuel Sportsbook and Fanduel and DraftKings Daily Fantasy. 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. All rankings are site specific.

8/5 NHL Game Plan

This looks to be a fun slate with two of the top scoring series in play. Edmonton and Chicago have nineteen goals through two games (ten and nine respectively). As well as a surprising one with Nashville and Arizona with thirteen ( seven and six) through two contests.

A potential elimination game between the New York Islanders and Florida Panthers. I am not sure Florida can break the defensive walls the Islanders have put up. Some great DFS plays lie on both sides of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens.

Two great play in matchups between Boston and Tampa Bay and Colorado and Dallas. Let’s dig into the action

The Breakdown

If you are still questioning the leadership and compete level of Edmonton captain Connor McDavid, you can stop now. As some media put that question in text, the human highlight reels the Blackhawks with a hat trick. In a post game interview he then stated that the Edmonton crew that threw hats on the ice were unnecessary and he would have rather just kept playing. Look out! There are also some great looks on the Chicago side that have consistent DFS points.

Arizona and Nashville have some serious value. The trick to this game is picking the right side of the win. Filip Forsberg for Nashville seems safe on both sites as does Clayton Keller and Taylor Hall for Arizona

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens have some serious value. Both goaltenders are worth a look as well as some value on the point

NHL Best Bet

New York Islanders (-125)

Edmonton Oilers (-141)

Tampa Bay Lightning (-105)

Colorado Avalanche (-130)

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8/5 NHL Point Per Dollar FanDuel Rankings

Centers

• 1. Connor McDavid – Edmonton Oilers – $9,000
• 2. Sidney Crosby- Pittsburgh Penguins – $8,500
• 3. Evgeni Malkin – Pittsburgh Penguins – $7,800
• 4. Kirby Dach – Chicago Blackhawks – $4,100
• 5. Jesperi Kotkaniemi – Montreal Canadiens – $3,500

Wingers

• 1. Patrick Kane – Chicago Blackhawks -$8,409
• 2. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins – Edmonton Oilers – $7,300
• 3. Jake Guentzel – Pittsburgh Penguins – $7,500
• 4. Brian Rust – Pittsburgh Penguins – $ 5,500
• 5. Joel Armia- Montreal Canadiens – $ 5,100

Defense

• 1. Jeff Petry – Montreal Canadiens – $4,600
• 2. Darnell Nurse – Edmonton Oilers – $4,500
• 3. Oscar Klefbom- Edmonton Oilers – $5,600
• 4. Oli Maatta- Chicago Blackhawks – $3,800
• 5. Spencer Koekkoek- Chicago Blackhawks -$3,500

Goalies

• 1. Matt Murray – Pittsburgh Penguins – $8,500
• 2. Carey Price – Montreal Canadiens – $8,100
• 3. Mikko Koskinen – Edmonton Oilers -$8,000

8/5 NHL Point Per Dollar DraftKings Rankings

Centers

1. Connor McDavid – Edmonton Oilers – $8,700
2. Braden Point- Tampa Bay Lightning- $5,900
3. Nathan McKinnon- Colorado Avalanche- $8,400
4. Sidney Crosby – Pittsburgh Penguins- $6,900
5. Evgeni Malkin – Pittsburgh Penguins- $6,700
6. Nick Bonino- Nashville Predators – $3,600
7. Nazim Kadri- Colorado Avalanche-$5,000
8. Jesperi Kotkaniemi- Montreal Canadiens -$2,800
9. Ryan Johansen- Nashville Predators -$4,300
10. Kirby Dach- Chicago Blackhawks -$3,200

Wingers

• 1. Nikita Kucharov – Tampa Bay Lightning -$7,800
• 2. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins – Edmonton Oilers -$6,700
• 3. Filip Forsberg – Nashville Predators -$5,800
• 4. Mikko Rantanen – Colorado Avalanche -$6,000
• 5. Taylor Hall – Arizona Coyotes -$6,300
• 6. Jake Guentzel – Pittsburgh Penguins -$6,500
• 7. Clayton Keller – Arizona Coyotes -$4,000
• 8. Joel Armia – Montreal Canadiens -$3,800
• 9. Brian Rust – Pittsburgh Penguins -$5,900
• 10. Alex DeBrincat – Chicago Blackhawks -$4,800
• 11. Viktor Arvidsson – Nashville Predators -$4,500

Defense

• 1. Ryan Ellis – Nashville Predators -$5,700
• 2. Roman Josi – Nashville Predators -$7,000
• 3. Oliver Ekman-Larsson- Arizona Coyotes -$4,100
• 4. Justin Schultz – Pittsburgh Penguins -$3,700
• 5. Olli Maatta – Chicago Blackhawks -$3,200

Goalies

• 1. Matt Murray – Pittsburgh Penguins -$8,000
• 2. Carey Price – Montreal Canadiens -$7,400
• 3. Andre Vasilevskiy – Tampa Bay Lightning -$7,700

8/5 NHL MKF Pick

Let’s show the tenders some MKF love shall we? Carey Price has been under siege stopping 39 and 35 shots in his last two starts. I see the game script continuing this way in today’s contest. Unlike in Chicago where I see Edmonton getting up early on the Blackhawks and playing a more defensive style game. Take Carey Price over 30.5 saves and Crawford less than 29.5 stops.

A bonus MKF pick. Putting up points is something these three do on the regular. I am willing to take a chance and fire these three up and predict multiple points for at least one of them. With McDavid coming off a hat trick, Braden Point coming off a multi point game and Sidney Crosby still having captain Canada in his title. I have complete faith in more than 3.5 total points for these studs.

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