NHL DFS Algo Orientation: DFS Picks and Plays

NHL DFS Slate Analysis

This is an algorithmically generated breakdown of the NHL DFS main slate using the models found at Paydirt. You’ll get high level information about the most valuable players on the slate along with a handy table to use for your own lineups. For more projections and model data check out the NHL DFS Range of Outcomes and the NHL Contest Simulations.

Ceiling Data Breakdown

(COL FL1): With a salary of $22,200, COL FL1 has a high median projection of 43.72 and a ceiling of 87.44. Their top finish percentage is 22.7%, indicating a good chance of being the highest scoring line.
(EDM FL2): Priced at $15,100, EDM FL2 offers a median projection of 33.8 and a ceiling of 67.6. Their projected ownership is relatively high at 21.8, suggesting popularity in daily fantasy sports GPPs.
(TB FL1): TB FL1, with a salary of $22,000, is projected to have a median score of 43.58 and a ceiling of 87.16. Their top 5 finish percentage is 56.4%, making them a strong contender for high scores.
(EDM FL1): EDM FL1 salary is $19,500, with a median projection of 35.06 and a ceiling of 70.12. They have a high 2x% of 60.4%, indicating a good chance of scoring more than twice their total salary value.
(SJ FL1): SJ FL1 is listed with a salary of $17,100, a median projection of 35.94, and a ceiling of 71.88. They have a top 10 finish percentage of 54.9%, suggesting a reasonable expectation of a high score.

Value Data Breakdown

Collin Graf (W SJ): With a salary of $2700, Graf has a median projection of 7.55 and a ceiling of 15.1. His 2x% is notably high at 67.8%, indicating a strong chance of scoring at least twice his salary value.
Elmer Soderblom (W DET): Priced at $2600, Soderblom has a median projection of 7.23 and a ceiling of 14.46. Similar to Graf, his 2x% is high at 66.2%, making him a potentially valuable pick.
Matthew Savoie (W EDM): Savoie, with a salary of $2500, is projected to have a median score of 6.86 and a ceiling of 13.72. He has a 2x% of 64.7%, suggesting a good chance of exceeding his value.
Joseph Labate (W CBJ): Labate has a salary of $2500, a median projection of 6.69, and a ceiling of 13.38. His 2x% is 63.5%, making him a decent value option.
Zachary Aston-Reese (W CBJ): Aston-Reese is listed with a salary of $2500, a median projection of 6.66, and a ceiling of 13.32. He has a 2x% of 59.7%, suggesting he could provide good value for his low cost

High Owned Data Breakdown

(COL FL1): With a salary of $22,200,COL FL1 has projected ownership of 25.82. Additionally, they have a high median projection of 43.72 and a ceiling of 87.44.
(TB FL1): TB FL1, with a salary of $22,000, has a projected ownership of 20.92. They are projected to have a median score of 43.58 and a ceiling of 87.16.
(PIT FL1): PIT FL1 salary is $19,200, with a projected ownership of 13.13. They have a median projection of 38.43 and a ceiling of 76.86.
(SJ FL1): SJ FL1 is listed with a salary of $17,100 and a projected ownership of 15.37. They have a median projection of 35.94, and a ceiling of 71.88.
(BUF FL1): BUF FL1 has a salary of $19,000 and a projected ownership of 13.36. They also have a median projection of 35.76, and a ceiling of 71.52