NHL DFS Hot Shot for DraftKings and FanDuel (Aug. 21)

This article focuses on 8/21 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.

8/21 NHL Game Plan

A number of series have already wrapped up and we are down to a two game slate featuring a pair of elimination games. Philadelphia botched an attempt to finish off their series the other night and will start things off at 7pm ET. Meanwhile, the Canucks were able to break the deadlock in their series and will look to complete the upset of the defending champion Blues.

The Breakdown

The offense in the Montreal/Philadelphia game is a bit more scattered and as a result, difficult to predict. Furthermore, despite a bad showing last game Carter Hart previously had back to back shutout wins. On the other side, Carey Price has been a stud as well.

Jakub Markstrom has been fairly strong in his own right and makes sense as a tournament goaltender as St. Louis should bring the house against him facing elimination. Meanwhile, Jake Allen slipped and if he falters early in Game Six, we might see Jordan Binnington. The top Vancouver line should be very popular with Horvat/Pearson a sneaky alternate duo. Be sure to watch the lines before the game kicks off, as last game Jake Virtanen replaced Brock Boeser on the top line for a bit.

8/21 NHL Point Per Dollar FanDuel Rankings

Centers

• 1. Elias Pettersson – Vancouver Canucks – $7,400
• 2. Ryan O’Reilly – St. Louis Blues – $6,900
• 3. Bo Horvat – Vancouver Canucks – $6,400
• 4. Brayden Schenn – St. Louis Blues – $5,500
• 5. Sean Couturier – Philadelphia Flyers – $7,200

Wingers

• 1. J.T. Miller – Vancouver Canucks – $6,900
• 2. David Perron – St. Louis Blues – $7,200
• 3. Jaden Schwartz – St. Louis Blues – $5,900
• 4. Jakub Voracek – Philadelphia Flyers – $6,700
• 5. Tanner Pearson – Vancouver Canucks – $4,800

Defense

• 1. Alex Pietrangelo – St. Louis Blues – $6,300
• 2. Alex Edler – Vancouver Canucks – $4,500
• 3. Colton Parayko – St. Louis Blues – $4,700
• 4. Quinn Hughes – Vancouver Canucks – $5,600
• 5. Christopher Tanev – Vancouver Canucks – $4,200

Goalies

• 1. Jakub Markstrom – Vancouver Canucks – $8,200
• 2. Carter Hart – Philadelphia Flyers – $8,600

8/21 NHL Point Per Dollar DraftKings Rankings

Centers

1. Ryan O’Reilly – St. Louis Blues – $5,900
2. Elias Pettersson – Vancouver Canucks – $7,000
3. Bo Horvat – Vancouver Canucks – $6,300
4. Brayden Schenn – St. Louis Blues – $4,900
5. Sean Couturier – Philadelphia Flyers – $6,700

Wingers

1. J.T. Miller – Vancouver Canucks – $6,600
2. David Perron – St. Louis Blues – $6,400
3. Jaden Schwartz – St. Louis Blues – $6,000
4. Jakub Voracek – Philadelphia Flyers – $5,200
5. Jake Virtanen – Vancouver Canucks – $3,200

Defense

• 1. Alex Pietrangelo – St. Louis Blues – $6,700
• 2. Chris Tanev – Vancouver Canucks – $4,100
• 3. Quinn Hughes – Vancouver Canucks – $5,300
• 4. Shayne Gostisbehere – Philadelphia Flyers – $3,600
• 5. Travis Sanheim – Philadelphia Flyers – $4,000

Goalies

• 1. Carter Hart – Philadelphia Flyers – $7,500
• 2. Jacob Markstrom – Vancouver Canucks – $8,200

NHL MKF Picks

More/Less

Quinn Hughes – More – 0.5 Assists

Alex Pietrangelo – More – 4.5 Shots on Goal plus Blocked Shots

This series has two teams capable of some decent offense and thus, assuming that the open play continues, I like the over on both of these prop bets. Alex Pietrangelo’s side is definitely the stronger of the two, so if you want to take the under on Hughes, think it’s a bit closer.

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