Chris Davies This article focuses on NHL DFS Picks for 2/27 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
Tampa Bay One – Nikita Kucherov, Steven Stamkos, Brayden Point
I took a long hard look at the Toronto and Florida game. I like both those teams as well and love the game stack in tournaments. However, I think if narrowing things down to a single line, you’re mainly looking at the Lightning’s top line. We will have to see the condition of Steven Stamkos after he left early the other night. Tampa Bay has the highest implied total on the board by nearly half a point at 3.91. It is safe to assume that most of that production will not be coming from the likes of Barclay Goodrow and Cedric Paquette. As for the Blackhawks, they have been atrocious lately, going 2-7-1 over their last ten games. Considering that Chicago has allowed six goals twice over their last four games, this could get ugly for the visitors.
Minnesota Wild – Eric Staal, Kevin Fiala, Gerald Mayhew
You can stop me if you have heard this one before. We are probably beyond listing any statistics for the Red Wings at this point. Minnesota is understandably a -200 favorite with a 3.53 implied goal total, comparable to some of the best offenses on the entire slate. Considering Jonathan Bernier has received a good amount of work lately, perhaps we even get a Jimmy Howard sighting. Kevin Fiala has already been tearing it up, as the last month or so has easily been the best stretch of his career. He just scored another two goals the other night. Although I think the shooting rate is certainly unsustainable, this doesn’t seem like a time to hop off the wagon. The other two skaters are not as enticing, but Detroit has a way off bringing out the best in players.
2/27 NHL DraftKings Rankings
Forwards
- Nikita Kucherov – Tampa Bay Lightning – $8,300
- Alex Ovechkin – Washington Capitals – $8,400
- Auston Matthews – Toronto Maple Leafs – $8,000
- Kevin Fiala – Minnesota Wild – $6,100
- Mika Zibanejad – New York Rangers – $8,200
Defensemen
- Brent Burns – San Jose Sharks – $7,400
- Roman Josi – Nashville Predators – $7,500
- Tyson Barrie – Toronto Maple Leafs – $4,900
- Jared Spurgeon – Minnesota Wild – $5,700
- John Carlson – Washington Capitals – $7,300
Goalies
- Tuukka Rask – Boston Bruins – $8,300
- Jordan Binnington – St. Louis Blues – $8,400
2/27 NHL FanDuel Rankings
Forwards
- Nikita Kucherov – Tampa Bay Lightning – $8,300
- Alex Ovechkin – Washington Capitals – $8,900
- Auston Matthews – Toronto Maple Leafs – $8,500
- Kevin Fiala – Minnesota Wild – $5,500
- Mika Zibanejad – New York Rangers – $8,000
Defensemen
- Brent Burns – San Jose Sharks – $6,700
- Roman Josi – Nashville Predators – $6,300
- Shea Weber – Montreal Canadiens – $5,300
- Jared Spurgeon – Minnesota Wild – $5,300
- Tyson Barrie – Toronto Maple Leafs – $4,900
Goalies
- Tuukka Rask – Boston Bruins – $8,900
- Devan Dubnyk – Minnesota Wild – $7,300
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Nikita Kucherov, Auston Matthews, Alex Ovechkin- Over 2.5 Points – The daily 2.5 point bet is down to 34/56 as we continue to experience some low scoring games on the smaller slates. Looking at tonight, I like the three guys listed but there are far more options available in case you don’t.
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