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DraftKings NHL Picks: November 8th

By Matt McGarvey

Oct 5, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Detroit Red Wings goalie Jared Coreau (31) makes a save against Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Patric Hornqvist (72) during the second period at the PPG Paints Arena. Detroit won 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 5, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Detroit Red Wings goalie Jared Coreau (31) makes a save against Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Patric Hornqvist (72) during the second period at the PPG Paints Arena. Detroit won 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 5, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Detroit Red Wings goalie Jared Coreau (31) makes a save against Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Patric Hornqvist (72) during the second period at the PPG Paints Arena. Detroit won 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 5, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Detroit Red Wings goalie Jared Coreau (31) makes a save against Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Patric Hornqvist (72) during the second period at the PPG Paints Arena. Detroit won 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

DraftKings NHL Picks: November 8th

Tonight’s slate features 10 games, with New York (Rangers), Pittsburgh, and Montreal having the best team totals. I’ll be targeting players from these teams in cash games and power play units from Toronto and Philadelphia for tournaments. Here are my DraftKings NHL Picks.

EDM vs. PIT (-185), O/U: 5.5

VAN vs. NYR (-290), O/U: 5.5

CAR vs. NJD (-140), O/U: 5

DET vs. PHI (-150), O/U: 5.5

SJ vs. WSH (-145), O/U: 5

LA vs. TOR (-115), O/U: 5.5

BOS vs. MTL (-190), O/U: 5

DAL vs. WPG (-113), O/U: 5.5

OTT vs. NSH (-160), O/U: 5.5

ARI vs. COL (-160), O/U: 5.5

DraftKings NHL Picks:

Oct 20, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Patric Hornqvist (72) reacts after scoring a goal against San Jose Sharks goalie Martin Jones (31) during the third period at the PPG Paints Arena. The Penguins won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 20, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Patric Hornqvist (72) reacts after scoring a goal against San Jose Sharks goalie Martin Jones (31) during the third period at the PPG Paints Arena. The Penguins won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

Patric Hornqvist – PIT (W) – $6400

The Pittsburgh Penguins have one of the best team totals on the slate, as they take on the visiting Edmonton Oilers. Patric Hornqvist has had a tremendous start to the year, recording 10 points in 12 games. Hornqvist provides upside with his scoring capabilities and time on the power play, but he also has one of the safest floors in cash games, from his ability to get shots on net. He currently ranks 13th in the league in iCorsi/60 at 20.23. Through 12 games, he has recorded 16 blocks, and 44 shots on goal, providing an excellent floor that we should be targeting in cash games.

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Chris Kreider – NYR (W) – $6800

The Rangers currently sit as -300 favorites against the Canucks tonight. This is one of the heaviest favorites we’ve seen this year, and it seems as if Vegas will be taking a hard stance on a Rangers victory tonight. Given the match up, we would expect their top players to excel. Chris Kreider is worth the increased price on DraftKings tonight, as he’ll have upside given the matchup and time on the power play.

Radko Gudas – PHI (D) – $3600

Radko Gudas will be a formidable punt option on the back end tonight. Philadelphia is currently a -150 favorite and Gudas has proven his safety in cash games thus far. Averaging over 20 minutes per game, Gudas has averaged 2.86 blocks per game in addition to 1.57 shots per game.

Oscar Klefbom – EDM (D) – $4000

Oct 18, 2016; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers defenceman
Oct 18, 2016; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers defenceman /

While this isn’t the most ideal match up for Edmonton, Klefbom should be considered for his shot blocking ability and power play time. Klefbom is part of the top defensive pairing for Edmonton and also plays on the second power play unit. Through 13 games, he’s averaging over 2 DK points per game on blocked shots and shots on goal alone.

Other Players to Consider: Kevin Klein, Mika Zibanejad, Taylor Hall, J.T. Miller, Alec Martinez, Cody Ceci

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Early information is subject to change. I recommend you follow line changes and other news closely before lineups lock. Good luck.