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DraftKings NHL Picks: October 20th

By Matt McGarvey

Oct 5, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars center Jason Spezza (90) watches his team take on the Colorado Avalanche during the third period at the American Airlines Center. The Avalanche shut out the Stars 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 5, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars center Jason Spezza (90) watches his team take on the Colorado Avalanche during the third period at the American Airlines Center. The Avalanche shut out the Stars 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 5, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars center Jason Spezza (90) watches his team take on the Colorado Avalanche during the third period at the American Airlines Center. The Avalanche shut out the Stars 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 5, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars center Jason Spezza (90) watches his team take on the Colorado Avalanche during the third period at the American Airlines Center. The Avalanche shut out the Stars 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

DraftKings NHL Picks: October 20th

Tonight slate features 11 games. I’ll be targeting players from MTL, DAL, TB, and MIN in cash games. For tournaments, I’ll be targeting power play units from ANA, WSH, STL, and DAL. Here are my DraftKings NHL Picks for October 20th.

ANA vs. PHI (-120), O/U: 5

SJ (-135) vs. PIT, O/U: 5.5

NJD vs. BOS (-155), O/U: 5

ARI vs. MTL (-200), O/U: 5.5

WAS (-120) vs. FLA, O/U: 5

COL vs. TB (-185), O/U: 5.5

TOR vs. MIN (-195), O/U: 5.5

LA vs. DAL (-145), O/U: 5.5

STL (-125) vs. EDM, O/U: 5.5

CAR vs. CGY (-145), O/U: 5.5

BUF vs. VAN (-145), O/U: 5.5

DraftKings NHL Picks:

May 1, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars defenseman Johnny Oduya (47) and center Jason Spezza (90) take the ice to face the St. Louis Blues during game two of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the American Airlines Center. The Blues win 4-3 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
May 1, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars defenseman Johnny Oduya (47) and center Jason Spezza (90) take the ice to face the St. Louis Blues during game two of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the American Airlines Center. The Blues win 4-3 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Jason Spezza – DAL (W) – $5900

The Dallas Stars have the best matchup on the board, as they’ll take on the visiting LA Kings. This game should be fast paced and feature the most fantasy scoring of any game. The Vegas total currently sits at 5.5, but it is the only total at this number with the over favored (5.5 Over -125). Jason Spezza is one of my favorite plays on the slate, given his matchup and ability to accumulate shots. Last year he had 202 shots for an iCorsi/60 of 18.94.

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Max Pacioretty ($6800), Alex Galchenyuk ($6100) – MTL

Montreal has a juicy matchup as well. They’re currently -200 favorites and expected to beat up on the Devils at home tonight. Pacioretty had a great night for us two nights ago and should continue to produce. Pacioretty and Galchenyuk appear to have solid chemistry early, as they both have 3 points through the first 3 games. Both players are cash game viable as they’re in a great spot to score points, and should be able to collect a handful of shots.

Johnny Oduya – DAL (D) – $3300

Johnny Oduya will be a sufficient punt option tonight, given his matchup and shot blocking ability. Last year Oduya averaged 2.10 blocks per game and has seemingly carried that over into this year, where he’s averaged 2 blocked shots per game. He doesn’t have much upside, since he’s not playing on the power play units, but he should be able to reach value.

Ryan Suter – MIN (D) – $5300

Oct 2, 2016; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Minnesota Wild defenseman Ryan Suter (20) during a preseason hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Xcel Energy Center. The Wild defeated the Hurricanes 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Minnesota Wild defenseman Ryan Suter (20) during a preseason hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Xcel Energy Center. The Wild defeated the Hurricanes 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

Minnesota is currently listed as a -195 favorite, at home, against the visiting Maple Leafs. I like Suter from a pricing perspective. He’s a top defenseman, who will be playing on the second power play unit, but is priced down into the mid tier range. There are definitely other defenseman worth paying up or down for, but Suter falls into an area where he may go somewhat unnoticed. Suter is another shot blocker who averaged 1.73 blocks per game last year. Any time we can account for a few blocks and a few shots on net, it provides us with a sturdy floor to ensure safety in our lineups. Suter has seen a decrease in his normal playing time as he’s only averaging roughly 25 minutes per game, but given the match-up and the price, I’ll be considering him tonight.

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Best of luck.