Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks for FanDuel and DraftKings 10/17/19
Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks for FanDuel and DraftKings 10/17/19 Welcome back hockey fans. Thursday brings us a big nine-game slate so let's jump in and take a look at some of the top cash, GPP, and value plays at each position. Then head over and check out our projection system and lineup optimizer to assist you in making winning lineups. Questions? Make sure to join me in the Member Chatroom. Now’s your chance to get DFSR PRO, which will give you access to our NHL optimizer! Get started for free by clicking the button below. START YOUR FREE TRIAL NOW! First time with NBA? Be sure to read our free NBA Ebooks on building lineups, general strategy and more. We've got you completely covered. GOALIE Marc-Andre Fleury FD - $8900 DK - $8400 Opponent - OTT Proj Pts FD - 19.42 DK - 15.72 After two days off, Fleury is expected back between the pipes tonight in a plus matchup as a -290 favorite against the Senators who sit near the bottom of the league in offense scoring just 2.4 goals per game. Fleury is coming off a big loss to the Preds where he allowed five goals but it was only the second time in seven games he has allowed more than two goals and has an impressive .922 save % to start the year. As long as he continues to see 30+ shots per game(5 of 6 starts) he has big-time value in all formats with a high floor and ceiling. Alexandar Georgiev FD - $7700 DK - $7700 Opponent - NJ Proj Pts FD - 15.47 DK - 11.25 If you are looking to go the value route tonight, Rangers backup, Alexander Georgiev will be getting his second start of the season after impressing with a 31 save win over Ottawa back on October 5. The game opens as a pickem with the Rangers going into New Jersey but the matchup lines up as the Devils are the only team that has yet to record a win while averaging just 2.2 goals per game. Trusting a backup goalie on the road is not the best way to go for cash games, but Georgiev gives us a ton of salary relief in a plus matchup and is an excellent option in GPP formats tonight. CENTERS Mika Zibanejad FD - $7600 DK - $7800 Opponent - NJ Proj Pts FD - 15.53 DK - 10.98 Jack Eichel FD - $8300 DK - $7600 Opponent - LA Proj Pts FD - 15.23 DK - 10.65 It will be very hard to not build a lineup with one of these two centers tonight. Let's start with Zibanejad who has tallied...