DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (12/08/23): NHL DFS Lineups

Welcome, RotoBallers! My name is Sean Goodwin, also known as "Goody." In this article, I will share with you some plays and matchups that may not be on the public radar. I will provide you with the best tools to succeed and the information you need to create the optimal lineups for your GPP and cash game NHL contests on both DraftKings and FanDuel.

Today, I'll be bringing you my NHL lineup picks, analysis, and advice for NHL DFS contests on DraftKings and FanDuel on Friday, December 8, 2023, at 7:00 PM EDT. Be sure to also check out our awesome NHL tools, including our Lineup Optimizer, Research Station, Projections, and DFS Cheat Sheets!

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NHL DFS Analysis and Picks for 12/08/23

There are three NHL games scheduled for today, and they all appear to be highly competitive. The Oilers seem to be a popular choice tonight as they are well-rested and are facing off against the Minnesota Wild, who played yesterday. Let's take a look at the available options for us tonight and see what value we can find.

DISCLOSURE: Make sure to monitor the NHL news feeds for the latest player status and injury news.

DraftKings and FanDuel Goalies - NHL DFS Picks

Jordan Binnington - DK $7.6K || FD $8.0K Joel Hofer DK $7.6K || FD $8.0K

Opponent - Columbus Blue Jackets

"I'm aware that he didn't perform well in his last game against Vegas, but he still managed to make 43 saves and earn 15.60 fantasy points. Since it's only a three-game slate, the most important thing is to secure a win. If he can also achieve the save bonus, then it's a bonus. Personally, I don't think it's worth paying $8200 for Skinner at this moment."

• Tristan Jarry (DK $7.4DK || FD $7.8K) 

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DraftKings and FanDuel Centers - NHL DFS Picks

Robert Thomas - DK $5.3K || FD $7.0K

Opponent - Columbus Blue Jackets

I have a favorite strategy in DFS, which is to target the home team that played on the road the previous night while the road team had a rest. Tonight, the Blues have a good chance against the Jackets, who are not a great team to begin with. Although Thomas has not been performing well in the last few games, we need to differentiate ourselves in a three-game slate, and Thomas and his line should be low-owned. His line has been playing well since its formation, so they are due for a big game, and I think that will happen tonight.

The Blues have a 3-way tie at 8 for their current goal lead, here it is:

— Robert Thomas (Being paid $9M AAV, top tier and well respected star)
— Pavel Buchnevich (Being paid $4.5M AAV, top tier and loved star)

— JAKE NEIGHBOURS (21 year old, being paid $832,500)#stlblues pic.twitter.com/9ZqPaUzzaK

— BluesMuse (@STLBluesMuse) December 1, 2023

• Sam Bennett (DK $4.5K || FD $4.7K)

DraftKings and FanDuel Wings - NHL DFS Picks

Carter Verhaeghe- DK $5.5K || FD $7.2K 

Opponent - Pittsburgh Penguins

Verhaeghe is a great pick for tonight's game. Using him is very simple. Barkov's line will go head-to-head with the Crosby line, which leaves Verhaeghe's line to attack the rest of the Pens' lines. The Pens have looked very slow and disinterested so far this season, which makes Verhaeghe's line a great option. He is also priced very low on DraftKings for what he brings to our lineups tonight. If you're not using his line, he makes a great one-off pick tonight.

Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):

• Zach Hyman (DK $6.9K || FD $9.1K)

DraftKings and FanDuel Defensemen - NHL DFS Picks

Zach Werenski  - DK $5.5K || FD $6.6K 

Opponent - St.Louis Blues

The Blue Jackets are playing two games in a row, but we shouldn't miss the opportunity to have a defenseman like Werenski on our team. He shoots a lot, which is a good advantage against the Blues. In five of the last six losses by the Blues, they have given up at least four goals. This means they can be attacked, especially considering that the Blues rank in the bottom 10 in the NHL in shots allowed to defensemen. This makes Werenski a perfect fit for this game.

Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):

• Evan Bouchard (DK 6.3$K || FD $7.8K)- defenseman

NHL DFS Top Power Plays and Stacks

• EDM1

NHL DFS Stacks of the Day

Goody's Stack

• STL: Thomas-Neighbours-Buchnevich

Chalk Stack

• N/A

Sneaky Stack

• FLA: Lundell-Luostarinen-Cousins

NHL DFS News and Injury Alerts