NHL DFS The Daily Hot Shot for DraftKings and FanDuel (Feb. 8)

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This article focuses on NHL DFS Picks for 2/8 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

Washington One – Alex Ovechkin, Tom Wilson, Nicklas Backstrom

The Flyers have really struggled on the road this season and the schedule makers did not do them any favors here. No one is hotter than Alex Ovechkin as of late, as he has been breaking slates on the regular. The Capitals have a 3.66 implied goal total and come in -170 favorites, which to be honest seems a little low here. The second line remains cheap on DraftKings and they are always tempting, but this is Ovi’s team and if I were pairing him, it would be with Tom Wilson who has been able to hit value more often than not. In cash games, I wouldn’t dream of fading Ovechkin right now.

Tampa Bay One – Nikita Kucherov, Steven Stamkos, Brayden Point

It pains me to have to list them being an Islanders fan. However, the Isles stellar defense of the last year and a half has sort of tailed off as of late. Meanwhile, this line has continued to roll since being paired together, accounting for the lion’s share of the Lightning’s goals. Over their last ten games, the Tampa Bay top line has eleven full line goals and should be able to add to that total here. It seems they tend to share a lot of slates with the Capitals and usually play the role of the tournament pivot due to their lower ownership and the extreme salary hit that comes with rostering the entire line.

2/8 NHL DraftKings Rankings

Forwards

1. Alex Ovechkin – Washington Capitals – $8,700
2. Auston Matthews – Toronto Maple Leafs – $8,200
3. Nikita Kucherov – Tampa Bay Lightning – $8,000
4. Steven Stamkos – Tampa Bay Lightning – $7,800
5. Max Pacioretty – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $7,300

Defensemen

1. John Carlson – Washington Capitals – $7,200
2. Roman Josi – Nashville Predators – $7,400
3. Kris Letang – Pittsburgh Penguins – $6,700
4. Ryan Graves – Colorado Avalanche – $5,200
5. David Savard – Columbus Blue Jackets – $3,300

Goalies

1. Andrei Vasilevskiy – Tampa Bay Lightning – $8,500
2. Ilya Samsonov – Washington Capitals – $8,400

2/8 NHL FanDuel Rankings

Forwards

1. Alex Ovechkin – Washington Capitals – $9,500
2. Auston Matthews – Toronto Maple Leafs – $8,900
3. Bryan Rust – Pittsburgh Penguins – $5,800
4. Nikita Kucherov – Tampa Bay Lightning – $8,200
5. Max Pacioretty – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $7,300

Defensemen

1. Ryan Graves – Colorado Avalanche – $4,100
2. John Carlson – Washington Capitals – $7,200
3. Roman Josi – Nashville Predators – $6,700
4. Rasmus Andersson – Calgary Flames – $3,800
5. Jacob Slavin – Carolina Hurricanes – $4,600

Goalies

1. Ilya Samsonov – Washington Capitals – $8,400
2. Andrei Vasilevskiy – Tampa Bay Lightning – $9,200

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Alex Ovechkin, Steven Stamkos, Auston Matthews – Over 2.5 Points – The daily 2.5 point bet is up to 28/40 after a big night from Auston Matthews, who had four points by himself. As far as tonight we will be bringing the big guns including that beast Alex Ovechkin.

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