Chris Davies 
This article focuses on NHL DFS Picks for 2/6 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 Line “DraftKings”
Edmonton Two – Leon Draisaitl, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Kailer Yamamoto
I do not have an expensive line and a value line tonight, as both lines I am writing up tonight are probably more mid-range. Therefore, I decided to instead separate the two lines by the site. Edmonton disappointed the other night but prior to that, this line was crushing at discounted ownership and price. Edmonton comes in a -190 home favorite against the San Jose Sharks with a 3.76 implied goal total, so not too shabby. They are much cheaper on DraftKings so it makes sense to ride them there, where they can leave salary for another team’s expensive line or other costly pairings. As it normally goes with late games on large slates, they should be virtually forgotten. Particularly after the disappointment of the other night, as they helped enable the Arizona Coyotes to get back on track.
Top Line “FanDuel”
Buffalo One – Jack Eichel, Sam Reinhart, Jimmy Vesey
There is no doubt that the Buffalo Sabres are on the downswing and have not been very impressive as of late. However, even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while and it just so happens that they will play host to one of the few teams they are still able to pick on. Yes, it is none other than ur favorite target, the abysmal Detroit Red Wings visiting upstate New York. As a result, the struggling Sabres are a -210 favorite with a sizeable 3.56 implied goal total. If you want you could throw out Jimmy Vesey and just run the two-man of Jack Eichel and Sam Reinhart. This strategy would essentially give you the Buffalo two-man core and allow you to expand with another pairing of your choice from there without too much salary restriction. That being said, using Vesey would allow you to plug in a real high-end line alongside Buffalo One. That choice is yours and yours alone.
2/6 NHL DraftKings Rankings
Forwards
- Nathan MacKinnon – Colorado Avalanche – $8,500
- Jack Eichel – Buffalo Sabres – $8,400
- Leon Draisaitl – Edmonton Oilers – $8,200
- Connor McDavid – Edmonton Oilers – $8,300
- Steven Stamkos – Tampa Bay Lightning – $8,200
Defensemen
- Ryan Graves – Colorado Avalanche – $4,700
- Oscar Klefbom – Edmonton Oilers – $5,900
- Roman Josi – Nashville Predators – $7,700
- Mike Matheson – Florida Panthers – $2,900
- Jordan Oesterle – Arizona Coyotes – $2,600
Goalies
- Brian Elliott – Philadelphia Flyers – $8,200
- Phillip Grubauer/Pavel Francouz – Colorado Avalanche – $8,100/$8,000
2/6 NHL FanDuel Rankings
Forwards
- Bryan Rust – Pittsburgh Pirates – $5,800
- Nathan MacKinnon – Colorado Avalanche – $8,700
- Jack Eichel – Buffalo Sabres – $8,400
- Leon Draisaitl – Edmonton Oilers – $8,400
- Andre Burakovsky – Colorado Avalanche – $4,900
Defensemen
- Ryan Graves – Colorado Avalanche – $4,000
- Roman Josi – Nashville Predators – $6,700
- Brent Burns – San Jose Sharks – $6,400
- Jacob Slavin – Carolina Hurricanes – $4,400
- Darnell Nurse – Edmonton Oilers – $3,900
Goalies
- Brian Elliott – Philadelphia Flyers – $8,000
- Phillip Grubauer/Pavel Francouz – Colorado Avalanche – $8,200/$7,900
- Carter Hutton – Buffalo Sabres – $7,400 “idiot chalk”
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Nathan MacKinnon, Jack Eichel, Leon Draisaitl – Over 2.5 Points – The daily 2.5 point bet is now down to 27/38 as despite Auston Matthews killing it with a two-point night, both “The Breadman” and “Pasta” gave us goose eggs. I guess we need to watch our carbohydrates. The first two studs tonight are obvious, and for a third wheel you can opt for a lot of skaters but I went with Leon Draisaitl, as to stick to the theme above.
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