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NHLFeb 8, 2025

02/08 NHL Cheat Sheet: Top DFS Plays

We’ve got a loaded 10-game NHL slate tonight, offering plenty of options for DFS lineup construction. The Sabres-Predators game jumps out with the highest total on the board at 6.5, making it an appealing target for offense. Elsewhere, the Rangers-Blue Jackets (6.0 total) and Stars-Sharks (6.0 total) also bring some scoring potential, while tighter matchups like Islanders-Wild and Maple Leafs-Canucks (both with 5.5 totals) might be better suited for goaltender plays or value hunting.

NHLFeb 7, 2025

02/07 NHL Cheat Sheet: Top DFS Plays

Tonight’s 5-game NHL slate offers a mix of tight matchups and potential high-scoring environments, giving DFS players plenty to consider. The Avalanche-Oilers game leads the way with a 6.5 total, and with Stuart Skinner and Scott Wedgewood confirmed in net, it could turn into a shootout. Meanwhile, the Penguins-Rangers matchup (6.0 total) features Igor Shesterkin at home against Alex Nedeljkovic, putting New York in a strong position as a potential stacking option.

NHLFeb 6, 2025

02/06 NHL Cheat Sheet: Top DFS Plays

Tonight’s 9-game NHL slate offers a variety of DFS angles to explore, with a mix of low-scoring grinds and higher-total matchups to target. The Avalanche-Flames (O/U: 6.0) and Maple Leafs-Kraken (O/U: 6.0) games stand out as the top spots for offense, with both matchups featuring teams that can generate plenty of scoring chances. On the other hand, games like Senators-Lightning and Hurricanes-Wild, both sitting at 5.5 totals, could lean more defensive depending on how the goalies perform.

NHLFeb 5, 2025

02/05 NHL Cheat Sheet: Top DFS Plays

Tonight’s three-game NHL slate offers a mix of intriguing matchups and goalie situations that could shape DFS decisions. The highest total on the board comes from Edmonton at Chicago (6.5), where Calvin Pickard and Arvid Soderblom are confirmed in net. With both teams struggling defensively, this game has clear shootout potential and should draw plenty of attention for stacks. Meanwhile, Boston visits the Rangers in a matchup with a 6.0 total, featuring Igor Shesterkin at home against Joonas Kor

NHLFeb 4, 2025

02/04 NHL Cheat Sheet: Top DFS Plays

Tonight’s 10-game NHL slate offers a solid mix of high-total matchups and strong goaltending performances to navigate. The CBJ-BUF and EDM-STL games stand out with 6.0 totals, making them appealing for DFS stacks, while the NJD-PIT matchup also carries offensive upside at the same total. On the other hand, defensive-minded games like MIN-BOS (5.5 total) could limit scoring but provide opportunities to target value plays or standout goaltenders like Jeremy Swayman.

NHLFeb 1, 2025

02/01 NHL Cheat Sheet: Top DFS Plays

Tonight’s 7-game NHL slate offers a mix of tight matchups and high-scoring potential, giving DFS players plenty to consider. The Maple Leafs-Oilers game stands out with a 6.5 total, as both teams bring elite offensive firepower but questionable goaltending. Similarly, the Predators-Penguins matchup (also at 6.5) could see plenty of goals, especially with Alex Nedeljkovic in net for Pittsburgh. On the flip side, games like Wild-Senators and Jets-Capitals feature lower totals at 5.5, making them b

NHLJan 31, 2025

1/31 NHL Cheat Sheet: Top DFS Plays

Tonight’s 4-game NHL DFS slate offers a mix of intriguing matchups and some key decisions in net. The highest total on the board comes from the Predators-Sabres game (6.5), where both teams could generate plenty of scoring chances. Justus Annunen and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen are confirmed as the starting goalies, making this game a prime target for stacking. Meanwhile, the Canucks-Stars matchup has a lower total at 5.5, but with Thatcher Demko and Jake Oettinger in net, it might be worth looking at

NHLJan 30, 2025

1/30 NHL Cheat Sheet: Top DFS Plays

Tonight’s 10-game NHL slate offers a mix of intriguing matchups and DFS opportunities, with a few high-total games standing out. The Red Wings-Oilers (6.5 O/U) and Blue Jackets-Golden Knights (6.5 O/U) project as the most fantasy-friendly environments, making them prime spots for stacking. Meanwhile, the Ducks-Flames (6.0 O/U) and Sharks-Kraken (6.0 O/U) could also provide value with less obvious plays. On the flip side, lower-total games like Jets-Bruins and Kings-Lightning (both 5.5 O/U) may r

NHLJan 29, 2025

1/29 NHL Cheat Sheet: Top DFS Plays

Tonight’s 5-game NHL slate offers a mix of tight totals and intriguing DFS decisions. The Penguins-Coyotes matchup carries the highest over/under at 6.0, making it a clear target for offensive upside, especially with Alex Nedeljkovic and Connor Ingram in net. Meanwhile, all four other games sit at a modest 5.5 total, including the Wild-Maple Leafs tilt in Toronto, where Joseph Woll faces Filip Gustavsson in what could be a lower-event game compared to others on the slate.

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