NHL DFS Hot Shot for DraftKings and FanDuel (May 26)

This article focuses on 5/26 NHL Picks for both DraftKings and FanDuel Sportsbooks and FanDuel and DraftKings Daily Fantasy. We analyze tournament tactics, statistics, pricing, and attempt to tackle this highly variable Daily Fantasy format so that we can gain an edge on the field at large. Full goal-scoring odds and rankings for each position for both sites are available below.

Wednesday 5/26 NHL Slate and DFS Gameplan

Welcome back to the Hot Shot!

The slates begin at 4:30 p.m. ET and both sites are featuring all three games on their main slate.

Notable Goal Scoring Odds

Note: All odds are listed +300 or below. All odds are taken from DraftKings Sportsbook, as of the time of writing.

Main Slate – Games in Time Order

Pittsburgh Penguins (-105) at New York Islanders (-110) – 5.5 Projected Goal Total – New York Leads Series 3-2 – Sidney Crosby (+160), Jake Guentzel (+160), Anthony Beauvillier (+205), Jeff Carter (+205), Bryan Rust (+215), Brock Nelson (+225), Jordan Eberle (+235), Evgeni Malkin (+240), Mathew Barzal (+245), Jean-Gabriel Pageau (+245), Kyle Palmieri (+245), Josh Bailey (+290)

Due to a lapse in judgment by Tristan Jarry, the Islanders were able to survive Game Five and take a series lead. This comes despite being outshot 50-28 and getting dominated in terms of possession. Nevertheless, the Islanders should have some momentum here, headed home with the money lines basically even. Ilya Sorokin has been an absolute beast in net and should continue to start over Semyon Varlamov as the Islanders ride the hot hand.

Florida Panthers (+133) at Tampa Bay Lightning (-157) – 6 Projected Goal Total – Tampa Bay Leads Series 3-2 – Nikita Kucherov, (+117), Brayden Point (+155), Steven Stamkos (+160), Ondrej Palát (+175), Aleksander Barkov (+185), Alex Killorn (+188), Carter Verhaeghe (+200), Jonathan Huberdeau (+220), Anthony Cirelli (+235), Yanni Gourde (+235), Patric Hörnqvist (+245), Sam Bennett (+270), Alex Barre-Boulet (+285), Victor Hedman (+285), Blake Coleman (+300), Ross Colton (+300), Tyler Johnson (+300), Mason Marchment (+300)

Of the three games, this is the only one with a six total. Of the five games so far in this series, there have been totals of nine, four, eleven, eight, and five. Not surprisingly, this game has a heavy presence in the rankings below.

Las Vegas Golden Knights (-136) at Minnesota Wild (+118) – 5.5 Projected Goal Total – Las Vegas Leads Series 3-2 – Max Pacioretty (+140), Mark Stone (+155), Alex Tuch (+155), Jonathan Marchessault (+185), Kirill Kaprizov (+185), Kevin Fiala (+205), Joel Eriksson Ek (+220), William Karlsson (+225), Tomas Nosek (+250), Reilly Smith (+250), Chandler Stephenson (+280), Ryan Hartman (+285), Mats Zuccarello (+300)

Max Pacioretty remains out for Las Vegas but it seems everyone else is healthy right now, making them the second-largest favorite on the slate behind Tampa Bay. I’m sort of torn on the outcome here but I think both sides have viable plays and Marc-Andre Fleury is my top option at goalie for both sites.

5/26 NHL FanDuel Rankings

Centers

1. Sam Bennett – Florida – $5,100
2. Aleksander Barkov – Florida – $7,900
3. Sidney Crosby – Pittsburgh – $7,800
4. Brayden Point – Tampa Bay – $7,400
5. Chandler Stephenson – Las Vegas – $4,600

Wingers

1. Alex Tuch – Las Vegas – $4,800
2. Kirill Kaprizov – Minnesota – $6,400
3. Nikita Kucherov – Tampa Bay – $8,200
4. Jonathan Huberdeau – Florida – $8,100
5. Steven Stamkos – Tampa Bay – $7,700

Defense

1. Alec Martinez – Las Vegas – $4,800
2. Alex Pietrangelo – Las Vegas – $6,500
3. Mackenzie Weegar – Florida – $4,400
4. Victor Hedman – Tampa Bay – $6,300
5. Jonas Brodin – Minnesota – $3,900

Goalies

1. Marc-Andre Fleury – Las Vegas – $8,200
2. Ilya Sorokin – New York Islanders – $7,700

5/26 NHL DraftKings Rankings

Centers

1. Sam Bennett – Florida – $5,500
2. Aleksander Barkov – Florida – $7,700
3. Brayden Point – Tampa Bay – $6,500
4. Sidney Crosby – Pittsburgh – $7,500
5. Chandler Stephenson – Las Vegas – $4,500

Wingers

1. Alex Tuch – Las Vegas – $5,000
2. Nikita Kucherov – Tampa Bay – $8,200
3. Jonathan Huberdeau – Florida – $6,600
4. Steven Stamkos – Tampa Bay – $6,300
5. Kirill Kaprizov – Minnesota – $6,400

Defense

1. Alex Pietrangelo – Las Vegas – $6,100
2. Alec Martinez – Las Vegas – $5,500
3. Brayden McNabb – Las Vegas – $2,900
4. Radko Gudas – Florida – $2,600
5. Jonas Brodin – Minnesota – $4,100

Goalies

1. Marc-Andre Fleury – Las Vegas – $8,200
2. Ilya Sorokin – New York Islanders – $7,900

Cash Considerations “DraftKings”

Not recommended on slates less than four games.

Cash Considerations “FanDuel”

Not recommended on slates less than four games.

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