NHL DFS The Daily Hot Shot for DraftKings and FanDuel (Feb. 23)

This article focuses on NHL DFS Picks for 2/23 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

Calgary One – Sean Monahan, Johnny Gaudreau, Elias Lindholm

Calgary Two – Matthew Tkachuk, Mikael Backlund, Andrew Mangiapane

On a small four-game slate, Calgary’s top two lines hover over everything. The top line is still underpriced on Draftkings, so I would try to get any exposure to them over there. The Flames implied goal total of 3.56 is the highest on the slate and despite being on the road, any time you play the Red Wings, it’s a good matchup.

The other night, it was the Flames’ second line that went off, led by an early two-goal barrage by Mikael Backlund. This line is cheap and can be used alongside Calgary One in a super stack of sorts, or paired with an expensive line from another team such as Golden Knights top line, or Edmonton one. Considering the fact that Jonathan Bernier was in net for the Wings the other night, wouldn’t it befitting that the very night Saul Goodman returns to television, that “Slipping Jimmy” Howard takes the net for Detroit? One can hope.

2/23 NHL DraftKings Rankings

Forwards

1. Leon Draisaitl – Edmonton Oilers – $8,400
2. Max Pacioretty – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $8,100
3. Johnny Gaudreau – Calgary Flames – $7,500
4. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins – Edmonton Oilers – $7,200
5. Matthew Tkachuk – Calgary Flames – $7,000

Defensemen

1. Shea Theodore – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $6,300
2. Colton Parayko – St. Louis Blues – $5,900 “If Alex Pietrangelo is still out”
3. Noah Hanifin – Calgary Flames – $4,300
4. Jonas Brodin – Minnesota Wild – $4,000
5. Nate Schmidt – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $5,400

Goalies

1. David Rittich – Calgary Flames – $8,100
2. Mike Smith – Edmonton Oilers – $7,300

2/23 NHL FanDuel Rankings

Forwards

1. Leon Draisaitl – Edmonton Oilers – $8,500
2. Max Pacioretty – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $7,700
3. Johnny Gaudreau – Calgary Flames – $7,800
4. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins – Edmonton Oilers – $6,700
5. Matthew Tkachuk – Calgary Flames – $6,200

Defensemen

1. Shea Theodore – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $5,400
2. Colton Parayko – St. Louis Blues – $4,700
3. Nate Schmidt – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $4,400
4. Darnell Nurse – Edmonton Oilers – $4,300
5. Noah Hanifin – Calgary Flames – $4,500

Goalies

1. David Rittich – Calgary Flames – $7,300
2. Mike Smith – Edmonton Oilers – $7,900

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Johnny Gaudreau, Matthew Tkachuk, Kevin Fiala – Over 2.5 Points – The daily 2.5 point bet is unfortunately down to 34/53 now, as Auston Matthews did not do his job. Tonight, unfortunately, the star shootout is broken up into two game blocks so I would tread lighter than usual. However, rolling with two Flames representing each of the top lines makes sense.

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