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

Brayden Point, Nikita Kucherov, and Jake Guentzel (TB FL1): This line has a ceiling of 81.06 fantasy points with a salary of $20700.
Auston Matthews, Mitchell Marner, and Matthew Knies (TOR FL1): With a salary of $24100, this line has a ceiling of 77.66 fantasy points. They also have a Top_finish of 0.221.
Tyler Toffoli, William Eklund, and Macklin Celebrini (SJ FL1): This line has a ceiling of 72.62 fantasy points for a salary of $17300. This line also has a 50+% of 0.201 and a 2x% of 0.341.
John Tavares, William Nylander, and Pontus Holmberg (TOR FL2): This line is at $19300 and has a ceiling of 68.46. This line also has a 2x% of 0.525 and a 3x% of 0.088.
Tage Thompson, JJ Peterka, and Jiri Kulich (BUF FL1): For $18700, this line has a ceiling of 65.78

Value Data Breakdown

Collin Graf (W, SJ): At a salary of $2700, Graf has a 2x% of 69.6% and a 3x% of 29.3%.
Brett Berard (W, NYR): With a salary of $2500, Berard has a 2x% of 67.1% and a 3x% of 24.7%.
Brennan Othmann (W, NYR): Othmann has a salary of $3000, a 2x% of 65.4%, and a 3x% of 23.2%.
Calle Jarnkrok (C, TOR): Priced at $2500, Jarnkrok has a 2x% of 60.5% and a 3x% of 20%.
Ethan Del Mastro (D, CHI): With a salary of $2500, Del Mastro has a 2x% of 48.9% and a 3x% of 7.2%.

High Owned Data Breakdown

Brayden Point, Nikita Kucherov, and Jake Guentzel (TB FL1): This line is projected to be 88.76% owned.
Anders Lee, Anthony Duclair, and Bo Horvat (NYI FL1): This line is projected to be 56.22% owned.
John Tavares, William Nylander, and Pontus Holmberg (TOR FL2): This line is projected at 54.78% ownership.
Auston Matthews, Mitchell Marner, and Matthew Knies (TOR FL1): Projected ownership of 51.99%.
Zemgus Girgensons, Anthony Cirelli, and Brandon Hagel (TB FL2): This line is projected to be 46.05% owned.