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DraftKings NHL Picks: January 26th Daily Top Plays

By Matt McGarvey

Jan 12, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Buffalo Sabres left wing Evander Kane (9) celebrates after he scored a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period at Amalie Arena. Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Buffalo Sabres left wing Evander Kane (9) celebrates after he scored a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period at Amalie Arena. Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 12, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Buffalo Sabres left wing
Jan 12, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Buffalo Sabres left wing /

DraftKings NHL Picks: January 26th

Tonight’s slate features 13 games, with San Jose (3.2), Chicago (3.1), Dallas (3), Boston (3), and Philadelphia (3) holding the best projected team totals. I’ll be targeting players from these teams in cash games. Here are my DraftKings NHL picks.

LA vs. CAR (-120), O/U: 5

TOR vs. PHI (-135), O/U: 5.5

PIT vs. BOS (-138), O/U: 5.5

WAS (-165) vs. NJD, O/U: 5

MTL (-125) vs. NYI, O/U: 5.5

TB vs. FLA (-115), O/U: 5

CGY vs. OTT (-135), O/U: 5.5

STL vs. MIN (-155), O/U: 5

CLB vs. NAS (-120), O/U: 5.5

WPG vs. CHI (-155), O/U: 5.5

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

VAN vs. ARI (-115), O/U: 5

EDM vs. SJ (-180), O/U: 5.5

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Dec 31, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Buffalo Sabres left wing Evander Kane (9) lets go with a shot during the third period of the Boston Bruins 3-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Buffalo Sabres left wing Evander Kane (9) lets go with a shot during the third period of the Boston Bruins 3-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /

Evander Kane – BUF (W) – $4600

Buffalo will hit the road tonight, to take on the Dallas Stars. The Stars are a -145 favorite, but aren’t as imposing defensively. Evander Kane is almost always going to be in play for me, as he continues to be under priced given his floor. Kane has regressed back towards his average shot volume, and now is averaging 3.93 shots per game, this month. Kane’s upside may be capped slightly by the matchup and not being on the top power play unit, but for the price, I’ll take a guy averaging just under 4 shots and 20 minutes per game.

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Ryan O’Reilly – BUF (C) – $5500

Ryan O’Reilly is another Sabres’ forward that continues to be at a stagnate price, while also accumulating nearly 22 minutes per game. This time on the ice is incredibly value, as it provides more opportunity to peripheral scoring. O’Reilly will also see time on the top power play unit.

Martin Hanzal – ARI (C) – $4600

Categorically “bad” teams are generally overlooked in DFS, but Martin Hanzal is a centerman to consider for tonight’s slate. Arizona will play host to the visiting Canucks, in a game that is very winnable for the Coyotes. Vancouver opened as a -120 favorite, and we’ve already seen some line movement, pushing Arizona to become a -115 favorite. Since returning from injury, Hanzal has played two games, recording over 20 minutes in each. Hanzal has upside playing on the top line as well as top power play unit, but also provides an attractive floor (averaging 2.8 shots per game this year).

Others to consider: Jared McCann, Vincent Trocheck, Melker Karlsson, Elias Lindholm, Matt Irwin, Mattias Ekholm, Paul Stastny

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