What a great night Thursday was, 8 out of the 9 stack players scored a point or more! We look to continue that hot streak tonight on the main slate. The NHL has a loaded schedule tonight with 11 games set to play.

Toronto Maple Leafs Powerplay:

Tavares($8.2k)-Kadri($5.8k)-Marner($6.5k)

The Toronto Maple Leafs powerplay is very dangerous, even though they went 1 for 3 on Wednesday night against the Canadiens. The talent on this team is unreal and they could explode at anytime. The Senators are a young team and they are rebuilding after losing their captain Erik Karlsson this summer. They have a hard task ahead of them tonight playing against a highly talented and speedy team.

St.Louis Blues:

Perron($5.3k)-Bozak($4.4k)-Steen($5.4k)

What a game this will be as the St.Louis Blues will host the Chicago Blackhawks tonight! There is no secret here that these two teams flat out do not like each other. The atmosphere at Enterprise Center will be electrifying, this matchup will be very physical which could open up a lot of offensive opportunities. The Blues third line which consist of David Perron, Tyler Bozak, and Alexander Steen could take advantage of this match-up as veterans players. Not to mention this line is a value play and could give you some salary relief tonight.

Colorado Avalanche:

Landeskog($6.2)-Mackinnon($8.5k)-Rantanen($6.9k)

Why not ride the hot hand right? These three players have something special with each other. Every time they step on the ice you can almost see the ice tilt in their favor. All three of these players secure significant ice time on the first powerplay unit, making them more valuable in DFS tonight.

Devin Swisher

NHL DFS Writer

Twitter account: @Devin-Swisher2

Each week, we’ll dive into Fanduel’s main slate to highlight some of the juiciest matchups and situations to exploit. Whether it’s finding the low(er)-owned gems in a popular upcoming shootout or identifying an overlooked clash that DFSers can use to gain leverage over a tournament field, our aim is to help you take your lineup construction to the next level. Let’s jump in.

Vikings at Eagles (-3, 46)
With six matchups on the main slate drawing a higher Vegas total than the Vikings-Eagles tilt, DFSers may be able to secure some explosive, yet low-owned, production. The Eagles, while ranked as a top 10 defense in DVOA, have been so good against the run that teams are forced to lean on their passing attack in order to move the ball against them. Not only are the Eagles seeing the highest percentage of pass attempts against them (64.8) in the NFL, but of all the yardage they’ve surrendered, nearly 81 percent have come via the air, also the most in the NFL. Enter QB Kirk Cousins ($7700), who leads the most pass-heavy attack on this week’s slate. Passing yardage has accounted for 83.9 percent of the Vikings’ total offensive output thus far, and with their run game showing no immediate signs of kicking into high gear, they should continue to lean on Cousins’ right arm. WRs Adam Thielen ($8300) and Stefon Diggs ($8200) own 29.9 and 23.5 percent target shares, respectively, and both figure to be busy on Sunday afternoon. Pairing one or both with Cousins has the look of a profitable stack. If you want to toss a Hail Mary, WR Laquon Treadwell ($4800) has averaged a 65.8 percent offensive snaps share per game, peaking at 88 percent in Week 3, and has seen six or more targets twice. He’s purely a tournament gamble, but one who could allow you to squeeze additional studs into your lineups.

Atlanta Falcons at Pittsburgh Steelers (-3.5, 58)
With the highest Vegas total on the board in Week 5, prominent members of both the Falcons and Steelers figure to be among the chalkiest choices on the slate. Fading this matchup might be tough to stomach for many DFSers, and that’s okay, but we need to consider some lower-owned pieces in this presumptive track meet if we’re going to gain some leverage over larger tournament fields. Those looking for a more under-the-radar piece can start with TE Vance McDonald ($4600), who has averaged five targets and an 80 percent catch rate in his three games while increasing his offensive snap percentage to 63 percent in Week 4. The middle of Atlanta’s defense is battered and they’ve surrendered 6-88 and 5-46-1 lines over their past two games. On the other sideline, WR Mohamed Sanu ($5600) is likely to be overshadowed by his aforementioned running mates and potentially overlooked by those attacking this high-powered showdown, but he is second on the team with a 17.3 percent target share. You can’t always be afraid of chalk plays in DFS, but hitting on a tertiary option in this type of matchup can often yield profitable results.

Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions (51, PK)
We’ve touched on two passing matchups to exploit, and now it’s time to highlight a promising running back option. Green Bay’s ground game often takes a backseat to their weekly aerial assault, and this year’s numbers paint a similar picture as the Packers rely on their rushing attack for less than 27.5 percent of their offensive yardage. That’s not likely to drastically change anytime soon, but this week’s matchup presents a scenario where one can reasonably expect an uptick in ground production. Not only are the Packers home to a banged up receiving corps, but the Lions own one of the league’s worst run defenses, surrendering 5.3 yards per carry and yielding 47.9 percent of their overall yardage through the run game. While RB Aaron Jones ($6100) doesn’t qualify as a cash play, he has the type of potential to pay dividends in tournaments. After missing the season’s first two games due to suspension, Jones handled a 25 percent snap rate with seven touches in Week 1 and a 36 percent snap rate with 12 touches in Week 2. Sunday’s matchup should provide Jones with an opportunity — at low ownership — to command the lion’s share of backfield work in a high-scoring affair. In the two games he saw 20-plus touches last season, Jones delivered 126 total yards with a score and 134 total yards with a score.

BONUS: Washington Redskins at New Orleans Saints (52.5, -6.5)
Those looking for exposure to Monday Night Football’s action should be treated to an exciting affair as the ‘Skins meet the Saints in the Big Easy. The Saints’ stout work against opposing rushing attacks suggests the Redskins, who have leaned heavily on their own run game this season, will need to find other avenues to advance up and down the field. It shouldn’t be a surprise that in the two matchups the Redskins won handily, they enjoyed success on the ground. However, in their 21-9 loss in Week 2, they were forced into a pass-heavy approach, with RB Chris Thompson ($6100) reeling in 13 of 14 targets for 92 yards. Thompson owns a team-high 24.7 percent target share, followed by TE Jordan Reed ($6200) at 21.5 percent. If the Redskins find themselves playing from behind — as Vegas believes they will — with their run game stuck in neutral, they won’t have any choice but to take to the air, benefitting their top pass-catching options in the process.

Last night we got a short preview of the new NHL season, with only 4 games on the slate. Tonight slate is much larger with 10 games to be played starting at 7pm. The three stacks that I will be talking about in this article have some favorable matchups tonight.

Columbus Blue Jackets Stack:

Panarin($7.6K)-Dubois($6.1K)-Atkinson(7K)

Columbus opens up their 2018-19 season on the road tonight in Detroit. The Red Wings blueline is banged up a little with guys like Mike Green and Niklas Kronwall starting the season on IR, forcing them to miss their home opener. I look for this 1st line to take advantage of that and post some points on the board.

Nashville Predators:

Fiala($4.6K)-Turris($5.1K)-Smith($5.1K)

Predators travel to Madison Square Garden to play their first game of the season against the Rangers. Nashville first line players will probably be heavy owned tonight in cash or GPP plays for good reasons, but their second line forwards were great last year and they will give you some salary relief if you would want to spend the money elsewhere.

Colorado Avalanche:

Landeskog($6.2k)-MacKinnon($8.5k)-Rantanen($6.9k)

Colorado starts this season on their home ice. This line last year was one of the most productive and definitely most exciting to watch at times. These three players combined produced 243 points last season. They look to do the same this season as they did last, I think it all starts tonight.

Thank You,

Devin Swisher

Twitter account: @DevinSwisher2

The day has finally came, tonight starts the 2018-19 NHL season. We have 4 games on tonight’s slate with some exciting matchups! Two games I will be betting on are, Montreal Canadiens vs. Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals.

Montreal Canadiens vs. Toronto Maple Leafs

I’m sure all eyes at some point will be tuning into this game to see the regular season debut of John Tavares. What a big splash the Maple Leafs made in free agency this year to acquire this guy! John Tavares is arguably one of the best centers in the NHL today. He will be looking for his first win in a Maple Leafs jersey at 7pm vs Montreal Canadiens.

On Fanduel Sportsbook the current lines are:

Montreal Canadiens: +1.5 -125 puckline, +210 moneyline.

Toronto Maple Leafs: -1.5 +105 puckline, -250 moneyline.

This game has a over/under of a total of 6 goals.

What bet I like:The Maple Leafs open up the 2018-19 season at home. Toronto is 23-8 in their last 31 home games. The Montreal Canadiens on the other hand are 5-13 in their last 18 games against the Atlantic Divison.  In that case give me Toronto Maple Leafs puckline -1.5 +105. I’m putting my trust in a well coached team led by Mike Babcock, I think the Maple Leafs make a statement tonight on their first game of the season against the Canadiens by lightning the lamp and playing excellent defense!

Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals

First thing I would like to do is to congratulate the Washington Capitals on a wonderful season last year and winning the Stanley Cup!

The defending Stanley Cup champions will host the Boston Bruins tonight at 7:30pm on NBCSN.

Capitals will be raising a very special banner tonight into the rafters, for all of you Washington Capitals fans that stuck with this team through all the upsets over the years this will be a beautiful moment for you.

Bruins will look to get a quick start against defending Stanley Cup Champions, by spoiling their home opener tonight.

On Fanduel Sportsbook the current lines are:

Boston Bruins: +1.5 -250 puckline, +105 moneyline

Washington Capitals: –1.5 +210 puckline, -125 moneyline

Over/Under in this game is at 5.5 goals.

What bet I like: Boston Bruins moneyline

I think the Bruins ruin this home opener for the Capitals. Bruins are in a very tough division with teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning. They can not afford to lose too many big games this year with these two teams in their division. I think they start the season off with a great road win against the Washington Capitals!

Thank you for reading my article remember sports betting is something to do for fun and if you can afford it. No bet is a sure thing, I like sports betting for entertainment. I hope everyone enjoyed this article and enjoys watching some great NHL games tonight

Devin Swisher

FD-GURU NHL Writer

Red Sox

Red Sox have already clinched their playoff birth, so expect a lot of bench guys to be rotating through lineups as the regular season winds down. Tough to predict who will be batting where, but target the Red Sox when making your lineups today and utilize the cheap bats that are batting in good spots today. Bundy should do nothing but struggle tonight in Fenway.

Houston Astros

The Astros are in a great spot tonight against Estrada and the Blue Jays. Estrada has been less than average all year and should have a tough time against these strong bats of Houston. Most guys on the Astros are pretty expensive, but pick your spots and spend up on one or two of them. This is a team that should put up a lot of runs tonight in Toranto.

Cleveland Indians

The Indians are in the same spot as the Red Sox. With a playoff clinch, they will be smooth sailing into this last week of the season. They have a great matchup against Covey and the White Sox tonight, and should have some cheap bats hitting high in the order. Grab some great value here and take advantage of it.