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This article focuses on NHL DFS Picks for 2/25 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 Expensive Line

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

The hapless Maple Leafs have been free-falling for a while now and things are not looking up tonight. Toronto has a sub .500 record over their last ten games. Tampa Bay has been the polar opposite, winning eight of their last ten and shooting up the standings as they look to recapture last year’s regular-season form. The Lightning is one of the biggest winners of the NHL’s trade deadline, adding the likes of Blake Coleman and others for next to nothing. Nikita Kucherov and the company come into this matchup -180 favorites with a healthy 3.72 implied goal total. I like them a lot more than slumping Washington, the other expensive favorite on this slate.

Top Value Line

Nashville Three – Craig Smith, Kyle Turris, Rocco Grimaldi

It is rare that you have a pair of third liners on the first power-play unit, but that it the case here. Craig Smith has been shooting up a ton lately and is the priority skater of the three linemates. Fortunately, none of the three are priced appropriately, opening up significant value. Nashville is a massive -290 favorite with a 4.20 implied goal total, both easily slate highs. In cash games, you will need a piece of the Predators. Given the power play correlation and savings that this line provides, you can also add in Roman Josi, who is likely to be one of the most popular players on the slate.

2/25 NHL DraftKings Rankings

Forwards

1. Alex Ovechkin – Washington Capitals – $8,500
2. Steven Stamkos – Tampa Bay Lightning – $7,300
3. Brayden Point – Tampa Bay Lightning – $5,800
4. David Pastrnak – Boston Bruins – $8,400
5. Craig Smith – Nashville Predators – $4,700

Defensemen

1. Roman Josi – Nashville Predators – $7,300
2. Brent Burns – San Jose Sharks – $7,500
3. John Carlson – Washington Capitals – $7,200
4. Andy Greene – New York Islanders – $3,900
5. Jonas Brodin – Minnesota Wild – $4,200

Goalies

1. Juuse Saros – Nashville Predators – $8,300
2. MacKenzie Blackwood – New Jersey Devils – $7,800

2/25 NHL FanDuel Rankings

Forwards

1. Alex Ovechkin – Washington Capitals – $9,000
2. Kailer Yamamoto – Edmonton Oilers – $4,700
3. David Pastrnak – Boston Bruins – $9,200
4. Steven Stamkos – Tampa Bay Lightning – $8,600
5. Craig Smith – Nashville Predators – $4,800

Defensemen

1. Roman Josi – Nashville Predators – $6,400
2. Brent Burns – San Jose Sharks – $6,600
3. Neal Pionk – Winnipeg Jets – $4,800
4. Darnell Nurse – Edmonton Oilers – $4,300
5. Jake Muzzin – Toronto Maple Leafs – $4,200

Goalies

1. Juuse Saros – Nashville Predators – $8,100
2. MacKenzie Blackwood – New Jersey Devils – $7,800

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Alex Ovechkin, Nikita Kucherov, Roman Josi – Over 2.5 Points – The daily 2.5 point bet is down to 34/54 now, as it is difficult to hit on a one-game slate. Tonight, we have a much larger slate to work with and far more potential options as a result.

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This article focuses on NHL DFS Picks for 2/24 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

Columbus One – Gustav Nyquist, Pierre-Luc Dubois, Nick Foligno

Since this is a one-game slate, we will focus on one mainline tonight. Ottawa has had extreme road and home splits this season and Columbus is a heavy -200 favorite. Oliver Bjorkstrand is now on the injured reserve list, so the Blue Jackets are missing one of their best weapons. That means that everyone else will have to step their game up. We don’t have much of a sample on this line without Bjorkstrand, however, they should see a lot of ice time and all three have a second correlation on the first power-play unit. If you want to be contrarian given that it is a one-game slate, go for the Senators. However, in cash lines and many tournaments lines as well, this is the line you just eat.

2/24 NHL DraftKings Rankings “Non-Captain Prices”

1. Elvis Merzilikins – Columbus Blue Jackets – $11,200
2. Zach Werenski – Columbus Blue Jackets – $9,400
3. Pierre-Luc Dubois – Columbus Blue Jackets – $8,400
4. Brady Tkachuk – Ottawa Senators – $9,800
5. Boone Jenner – Columbus Blue Jackets – $7,600

2/24 NHL FanDuel Rankings

1. Zach Werenski – Columbus Blue Jackets – $14,000
2. Pierre-Luc Dubois – Columbus Blue Jackets – $12,000
3. Boone Jenner – Columbus Blue Jackets – $9,000
4. Thomas Chabot – Ottawa Senators – $11,500
5. Brady Tkachuk – Ottawa Senators – $14,500

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Brady Tkachuk, Pierre-Luc Dubois, Zach Werenski – Over 2.5 Points – The daily 2.5 point bet is down to 34/54 now as the small slates can certainly make life tougher due to a lack of options. This might be a good night to sit out with only a single game but here is a lineup in case you’re thinking about giving it a go.

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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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This article focuses on NHL DFS Picks for 2/21 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 Expensive Line

Carolina One – Sebastian Aho, Andrei Svechnikov, Teuvo Teravainen

I am listing this line with the caveat that if it is Igor Shesterkin in the opposing net, it is more of a tossup for me between them and Edmonton One, who I also like a lot. Overall, you probably get slightly more for your dollar with this perpetually underpriced line, facing a Rangers team that plays super open hockey. Carolina is a decent -170 favorite and there is no question which of their lines possesses the most talent. Sebastian Aho has been experiencing some positive regression, which can likely be attributed in part to the Hurricane’s current consolidation of talent on that top line.

Top Value and “OVERALL” Line

New York Islanders One – Jordan Eberle, Anders Lee, Matt Barzal

The Islanders have had a fairly rough road stretch so they will be very happy to return home. I attended the Colorado loss the other night and it wasn’t really that bad as the shots on goals were about even. The Avs got great goaltending and had a few amazing moments, including a Nathan MacKinnon blast from the blue line. However, you couldn’t ask for a better opportunity to bounce back than getting to host the pathetic Red Wings.

You can mess with the second line as they are a strong play as well, and likely lower owned. Nevertheless, this is mainline for a team not exactly known for its offensive prowess. The Islanders are -320 favorite which is massive for hockey standards. The last time that the Islanders hosted the Red Wings back on January 14th, the Isles crushed them 8-2; yes that is not a typo. If Jimmy Howard is in net, it is an extra cherry on top.

Honorable Mentions: NYI2, EDM1, NYR1

2/21 NHL DraftKings Rankings

Forwards

1. Nathan MacKinnon – Colorado Avalanche – $8,600
2. Leon Draisaitl – Edmonton Oilers – $8,400
3. Sebastian Aho – Carolina Hurricanes – $7,500
4. Matt Barzal – New York Islanders – $6,000
5. Andrei Svechnikov – Carolina Hurricanes – $6,400

Defensemen

1. Roman Josi – Nashville Predators – $7,500
2. Ryan Pulock – New York Islanders – $5,600
3. Jacob Slavin – Carolina Hurricanes – $4,900
4. Mattias Ekholm – Nashville Predators – $4,900
5. Andy Greene – New York Islanders – $4,400

Goalies

1. Thomas Greiss – New York Islanders – $8,400
2. Igor Shesterkin – New York Rangers – $7,400
3. Pavel Francouz/Hunter Miska – Colorado Avalanche – $8,100

2/21 NHL FanDuel Rankings

Forwards

1. Nathan MacKinnon – Colorado Avalanche – $8,900
2. Leon Draisaitl – Edmonton Oilers – $8,500
3. Sebastian Aho – Carolina Hurricanes – $8,100
4. Matt Barzal – New York Islanders – $6,300
5. Andrei Svechnikov – Carolina Hurricanes – $6,700

Defensemen

1. Roman Josi – Nashville Predators – $6,400
2. Darnell Nurse – Edmonton Oilers – $4,300
3. Ryan Graves – Colorado Avalanche – $4,200
4. Matt Dumba – Minnesota Wild – $3,900
5. Andy Greene – New York Islanders – $3,800

Goalies

1. Thomas Greiss – New York Islanders – $7,700
2. Igor Shesterkin – New York Rangers – $8,200
3. Pavel Francouz/Hunter Miska – Colorado Avalanche – $8,100/$7,100

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Leon Draisaitl, Sebastian Aho, Matt Barzal – Over 2.5 Points – The daily 2.5 points bet crushed last time out with six points, doubling what was needed to bring it to 33/51. Tonight, my exposure is spread out over three games.

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This article focuses on NHL DFS Picks for 2/18 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 Three Lines

Cash/GPP – St. Louis One – David Perron, Zach Sanford, Ryan O’Reilly, Add-On: Alex Pietrangelo

The Blues are a slate high -215 favorite as of the time of writing, as they host Zak PRB’s favorite team, the New Jersey Devils. Zach Sanford has been offering fairly elite value for some time on both sites and this is definitely a situation where St. Louis should eat. If Louis Domingue happened to be in net, it would be a huge boost. Even assuming he is not, it’s hard not to like the Blues top line. Their eleven full line goals over their last ten games are tied for the best in the NHL. Furthermore, their 107 SATF “shot attempts for” during that span ties them for sixth in the NHL, so their goals are certainly no fluke. If looking to expand from the main trio, elite defenseman Alex Pietrangelo shares the first line and time with two of the three skaters on the Blues first power-play unit.

Cash/GPP – Pittsburgh Two – Evgeni Malkin, Bryan Rust, Jared McCann

For the Toronto Maple Leafs, it’s the same old song, great offense, no defense. After getting bashed in by the awful Buffalo Sabres, they will visit Pittsburgh to face the suddenly healthy Penguins. Last time out, it was Jason Zucker delivering in a big way, as he connected with a pair of Sidney Crosby passes to be the star of the night. However, we need a short memory in DFS and it is hard to pass over the free square on FanDuel, Bryan Rust, and company. Their recent numbers are nothing special but you are still getting very good value here. The Penguins are not a truly heavy favorite at -135 but this is a high total game which should be a shootout. Given the Pens momentum, I think they walk out with the W.

GPP – Montreal One – Brendan Gallagher, Tomas Tatar, Phillip Danault

For much of the NBA All-Star Break, one thing has been absent from these slates, namely the Knicks of the NHL, the Detroit Red Wings. That might even be an insult to the Knicks considering just how bad the Wings are by any and every measure. Better Call Saul returns to television this week, but Detroit has its own “Slipping Jimmy” in their AHL level goaltender Jimmy Howard. He was pulled yet again the other day, so, unfortunately, I expect Jonathan Bernier in the net which lowers the upside a little. Montreal is a -185 favorite and with Brendan Gallagher back it makes sense to focus on the top line. The production hasn’t necessarily been there with only four goals in their last ten games. However, this line has 132 SATF, good for third in the NHL over the last ten games. Any time that you face the Red Wings, there’s some serious upside.

2/18 NHL DraftKings Rankings

Forwards

1. Auston Matthews – Toronto Maple Leafs – $8,500
2. Evgeni Malkin – Pittsburgh Penguins – $7,700
3. Sidney Crosby – Pittsburgh Penguins – $7,400
4. Brendan Gallagher – Montreal Canadians – $6,800
5. Ryan O’Reilly – St. Louis Blues – $5,600
6. Zach Sanford – St. Louis Blues – $4,400

Defensemen

1. Roman Josi – Nashville Predators – $7,300
2. Alex Pietrangelo – St. Louis Blues – $6,700
3. Kris Letang – Pittsburgh Penguins – $6,800
4. Thomas Chabot – Ottawa Senators – $5,400
5. Markus Nutivaara – Columbus Blue Jackets – $2,900

Goalies

1. Jordan Binnington – St. Louis Blues – $8,500
2. Elvis Merzlikins – Columbus Blue Jackets – $7,500

2/18 NHL FanDuel Rankings

Forwards

1. Bryan Rust – Pittsburgh Penguins – $4,500
2. Auston Matthews – Toronto Maple Leafs – $8,800
3. Evgeni Malkin – Pittsburgh Penguins – $7,800
4. Sidney Crosby – Pittsburgh Penguins – $8,600
5. Brendan Gallagher – Montreal Canadiens – $7,300
6. Kyle Connor – Winnipeg Jets – $6,500

Defensemen

1. Roman Josi – Nashville Predators – $6,400
2. Alex Pietrangelo – St. Louis Blues – $6,600
3. Kris Letang – Pittsburgh Penguins – $7,000
4. Thomas Chabot – Ottawa Senators – $5,400
5. Jeff Petry – Montreal Canadiens – $4,400

Goalies

1. Jordan Binnington – St. Louis Blues – $8,200
2. Carter Hart – Philadephia Flyers – $8,000

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Auston Matthews, Roman Josi, Alex Pietrangelo – Over 2.5 Points – The daily 2.5 point bet is down to 32/49 as Alex Ovechkin and Mark Stone were both a pair of bums last night. So tonight let’s turn to our hero Auston Matthews and two defensemen who might snag some assists.

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