The only team that played last night that is also playing tonight is the New York Islanders. They are home to the Rangers, and are coming off a game that they were fortunate to win against the Leafs.
The heaviest favorite tonight, from Covers Experts, is Minnesota at (-235). I have no problem looking there for a goaltender tonight. After the Wild, other favorites include the Blues and the Kings. After Dubnyk, it’s a little bit of a mess in net. I would play it safe tonight for a goalie, but that’s just my opinion on this slate.
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As always, check Left Wing Lock for goalie confirmations.
Players will be in order of perceived value, by position, and there should be enough to mix-and-match for each type of game available on Draft Kings. Some positions might only have a few plays, some might have several. It all depends on the day, the matchups, and the price.
Remember: players are in order of value, not necessarily in cost. Just because Sidney Crosby is $8000 one day doesn’t mean he’s a better value than Andrew Shaw at $4000.
Cash Games
| Centre | Wing | Defense | Goalie |
| Stepan (NYR) – $4300 | Atkinson (CBJ) – $4300 | Sekera (LAK) – $3300 | Dubnyk (MIN) – $9000 |
| Giroux (PHI) – $7300 | Parise (MIN) – $8000 | Suter (MIN) – $4200 | Quick (LAK) – $8700 |
| Granlund (MIN) – $4200 | St. Louis (NYR) – $4500 | Pietrangelo (STL) – $5200 | Elliott (STL) – $8000 |
| Johansen (CBJ) – $6100 | Voracek (PHI) – $5500 | Klingberg* (DAL) – $3900 | |
| Seguin (DAL) – $8800 | Gaborik (LAK) – 5100 | Murphy (CAR) – $3500 | |
| Stastny (STL) – $5500 | Benn (DAL) – $7600 | ||
| Kopitar (LAK) – $5400 | Jaskin (STL) – $3600 | ||
| Staal (CAR) – $6600 | Ryan (OTT) – $5700 | ||
- The first note is that John Klingberg appears to be a game-time decision for the Stars. If he’s in, I’m fine using him. If not, I would assume it’s Alex Goligoski that gets the biggest bump up.
- I’m assuming the Boychuk/Leddy pairing from the Islanders goes up against the Nash line, freeing up Stepan and company.
- Cam Atkinson is back with Ryan Johansen on Columbus’ top line. Also, Voracek/Giroux look to be reunited.
- There’s not a real need to spend a lot on the blue line tonight.
Guaranteed Prize Pools/Tournaments
| Centre | Wing | Defense | Goalie |
| Granlund (MIN) – $4200 | Parise (MIN) – $8000 | Suter (MIN) – $4200 | Bobrovsky (CBJ) – $7600 |
| Giroux (PHI) – $7300 | Pominville (MIN) – $8000 | Klingberg (DAL) – $3900 | Bishop (TBL) – $8300 |
| Schenn (PHI) – $3600 | Voracek (PHI) – $5500 | Johnson (CBJ) – $4300 | |
| Seguin (DAL) – $8800 | Benn (DAL) – $7600 | Sekera (LAK) – $3300 | |
| Eakin (DAL) – $4500 | Atkinson (CBJ) – $4300 | ||
| Johansen (CBJ) – $6100 | Gaborik (LAK) – $5100 | ||
| Kopitar (LAK) – $5400 | King (LAK) – $2500 | ||
- I think Dallas/Philadelphia is the highest scoring game of the night, hopefully making both sides stackable.
- Going against Cory Schneider is always a bit scary, but Minnesota (and particularly their top line) are otherwise in a good spot tonight.
- With Atkinson playing on Johansen’s line, I do like that duo as a mini-stack.
- I don’t mind the Kopitar line especially with Calvin Pickard in net, though them having split up their power play units is a bit annoying.
Slim’s Pickins (bargain plays)
Curtis Lazar (OTT-C, $2800) – If Ottawa does damage against the Bruins, I would think it’s the lines that don’t face Bergeron’s line tonight. Also, there are no good bargain centers tonight.
Dwight King (LAK-W, $2500) – Playing even strength on the Kopitar line.
Nick Holden (COL-D, $2900) – Still playing the power play for Colorado.
Good luck!
