DraftKings NHL Picks: March 23rd Daily Top Plays

Mar 15, 2017; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) during the face off against the Calgary Flames during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports /

DraftKings NHL Picks: March 23rd

Tonight’s slate features 12 games, with Chicago (3.7), St.Louis (3.4), Florida (3.2), Toronto (3.2), Boston (3.2), and Minnesota (3.2), holding the best projected team total. I’ll be targeting players from these teams in cash games. Here are my DraftKings NHL picks.

CLB vs. WAS (-163), O/U: 5

TB vs. BOS (-180), O/U: 5.5

CAR vs. MTL (-170), O/U: 5

NJD vs. TOR (-200), O/U: 5.5

PIT (-132) vs. OTT, O/U: 5.5

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

VAN vs. STL (-235), O/U: 5.5

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

PHI vs. MIN (-200), O/U: 5.5

DAL vs. CHI (-230), O/U: 6

EDM (-165) vs. COL, O/U: 5.5

WPG vs. LA (-169), O/U: 5.5

DraftKings NHL Picks:

Mar 15, 2017; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) celebrates his goal with teammates against the Calgary Flames during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Boston Bruins won 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports /

David Pastrnak – BOS (W) – $6800

The Boston Bruins will play host to the visiting Tampa Bay Lightening tonight. The Bruins are a -180 favorite and have a projected team total of 3.2 goals. David Pastrnak has been one of the most consistent forwards of late. Pastrnak is averaging 4.15 shots per game this month. This increase in shot volume can be accredited to his increase in playing time. He’s averaged 17.39 minutes on the year, but has averaged 18.15 minutes over the past month.

Patrice Bergeron – BOS (C) – $6700

While he lacks the upside of Pastrnak, Patrice Bergeron is another high volume shooter, on a team with a favorable match-up, at a discounted price. Bergeron has averaged 4 shots per game this month and is playing over 19 minutes per game. Bergeron will see time on both the first line and first powerplay unit.

Paul Byron – MTL (W) – $3400

If you’re searching for savings, consider Montreal winger, Paul Byron. Byron is slated to skate with the second line and also receive time on the top powerplay unit. Byron has seen a significant bump in minutes, offering us value tonight. Byron’s average time on the ice this season is 14.89 minutes, but with a new role in the offense, his average over the last 30 days is up to 16.01 minutes.

John Hayden – CHI (W) – $3500

Recent call up John Hayden is expected to get valuable minutes on the top line for Chicago tonight. Chicago has the best projected team total of 3.7 goals, and even if Hayden doesn’t see a significant amount of time on the ice, the time he sees will be valuable. Since his recent call up, the 22 year old has recorded 3 points in 3 full games (only played 8 minutes in his debut).

Other Values: Calle Jarnkrok, Alexander Edler, Torey Krug, Brad Marchand, Roman Josi, Viktor Arvidsson, Duncan Keith

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