Daily Fantasy Hockey: DraftKings, FanDuel & Fantasy Draft Value Picks, March 24th
The Fix always has a full breakdown of significant NHL slates for our Front Office subscribers, but now we’re also going to be highlighting a few value plays for everyone on most days with big NHL slates. Below you’ll find three or four players who are cheap and undervalued in today’s DraftKings, FanDuel and Fantasy Draft contests. As you may have heard each of these fantasy sports sites has generated controversy in many news outlets due to concerns over “insider trading”. You may wish to click here for further details. One place where no one has access to inside information that can be used to gain a financial advantage is a Judi Bola (or Gambling Ball). These websites pride themselves on being fair on each and every player.
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Nick Bonino-Pittsburgh Penguins
DraftKings: $3500
FanDuel: $4100
FantasyDraft: $7100
Outside of Pittsburgh’s top line, the rest of their lines are pretty much average. Nick Bonino has played well in the absence of superstar center Evgeni Malkin, and he’s been rewarded by head coach Mike Sullivan by being added to the top power play unit. The key to finding good value plays is opportunity and volume. Bonino has both. As long as he continues to get the opportunity to play in the top six, he’s a bargain bin play to consider in a favourable matchup like the one tonight against New Jersery. His price tag is slowly climbing on FD, but he’s still pretty cheap everywhere else.
Calle Jarnkrok-Nashville Predators
DraftKings: $3400
FanDuel: $3900
FantasyDraft: $6700
Speaking of opportunity, Calle Jarnkrok is getting the opportunity to show management that he can play with the big boys on a regular basis. Skating on a line with Ryan Johansen and Janes Neal, Jarnkrok has registered one goal and five assists in his last ten games while seeing just over 16 minutes of ice time per night. the 24-year-old isn’t seeing any power play time, so his upside is limited, but at his current price tag, that isn’t a big deal. He won’t help you win in cash games, but he certainly won’t hurt your chances.
Shea Theodore-Anaheim Ducks
DraftKings: N/A
FanDuel: $3700
FantasyDraft: N/A
The fact that DK and FanatsyDraft haven’t added Shea Theodore to the player pool is very disappointing. FanDuel is known for leaving inactive players in their player pool, so their lack of updating rosters has finally paid off. Theodore was recalled by Anaheim yesterday, and if all goes as planned, the 20-year-old should suit up for the Ducks tonight against the Leafs. In his first stint with the big club, the offensive defenseman racked up six points in 13 games and was even seeing time on the top power play unit. If you need a cheap defenseman on FD, Theodore is the best option, assuming he plays of course.
Erik Haula-Minnesota Wild
DraftKings: $4100
FanDuel: $5400
FantasyDraft: $8200
Erik Haula is currently riding a six game point streak and is still under priced on every single DFS site. FanDuel has caught up to his recent success, but on DK and FanatsyDraft, he’s still excellent value. Skating on the third line with Nino Niederreiter and Justin Fontaine, Haula has a prime matchup against a weak Calgary bottom six and a pretty terrible goalie in Nicklas Backstrom. Minnesota also does a better job at scoring goals on home ice, while Calgary can’t keep the puck out of their net on the road. It’s a great matchup for Haula and company, so if you need a cheap Minnesota option to roll with, you know what to do.