NHL DFS Top 5 Spend Up Options for Saturday 01/14/23
Welcome to our DraftKings NHL player breakdown for 1/14/2023. In this article, we will take a closer look at the top five projected skaters and provide an in-depth analysis of their performance, statistics, and potential value for your daily fantasy lineup.
We’ll also give you a breakdown of the opposing goalies, the game totals and spreads, and other relevant information to help you make informed decisions for your lineup. So, whether you’re a seasoned veteran or new to the world of daily fantasy hockey, this article will provide you with the information you need to succeed.
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NHL DFS Top 5 Spend Up Options for Saturday 01/14/23
Nathan MacKinnon, center for the Colorado Avalanche, is projected to be the top DraftKings NHL skater on 1/14/2023 with a salary of $9,400. He is playing against the Ottawa Senators and is currently on the first line and first power play line. His DraftKings rating is 14.38 and his projected point total is 19.19, giving him a value of 2.04. He is in the A tier for projected point total and the C tier for value.
His ownership percentage is 8.3% and the game has an over/under of 6. The Avalanche’s team total is 3.47 and the Senators’ team total is 2.53, with a spread of 0.94. The opposing goalie for the Senators is Cam Talbot, who has a save percentage of 90.1% and a goals against average of 2.88, with a GSAA of -7.49 and a high danger save percentage of 76.5%.
MacKinnon is an elite player in the NHL and one of the best centers in the league. He has consistently been a top performer in recent seasons, and his projected point total of 19.19 on DraftKings makes him a top choice for your lineup. His value of 2.04 also makes him a strong option, as it means he is expected to earn more than 2 points for every $1,000 of his salary. Additionally, his ownership percentage is relatively low at 8.3%, which means he could be a valuable differentiator for your lineup if he performs well
Alex Ovechkin, left winger for the Washington Capitals, is the second highest projected player with a salary of $9,000. He is facing the Philadelphia Flyers and is on the first line and first power play line. His DraftKings rating is 18.61 and his projected point total is 18.57, giving him a value of 2.06.
He is in the A tier for projected point total and the C tier for value. His ownership percentage is 14.7% and the game has an over/under of 6. The Capitals’ team total is 3.65 and the Flyers’ team total is 2.35, with a spread of 1.3. The opposing goalie for the Flyers is Carter Hart, who has a save percentage of 92.0% and a goals against average of 2.52, with a GSAA of 2.51 and a high danger save percentage of 83.7%.
Ovechkin is one of the most consistent and reliable goal scorers in the NHL. He has a long track record of putting up big numbers, and his 18.61 DraftKings rating and 18.57 projected point total make him a strong choice for your lineup. His value of 2.06 is also solid, as it suggests he is expected to earn more than 2 points for every $1,000 of his salary. Ovechkin is also playing against the Philadelphia Flyers who has a weaker defensive structure compare to the other teams, which gives him good opportunity to score tonight
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David Pastrnak, right winger for the Boston Bruins, is the third highest projected player with a salary of $9,700. He is playing against the Toronto Maple Leafs and is on the second line and first power play line. His DraftKings rating is 14.20 and his projected point total is 17.03, giving him a value of 1.76. He is in the A tier for projected point total and the E tier for value. His ownership percentage is 5.0% and the game has an over/under of 6.
The Bruins’ team total is 3.38 and the Maple Leafs’ team total is 2.62, with a spread of 0.76. The opposing goalie for the Maple Leafs is Ilya Samsonov, who has a save percentage of 92.8% and a goals against average of 1.90, with a GSAA of 4.13 and a high danger save percentage of 90.2%.
Kirill Kaprizov, left winger for the Minnesota Wild, is the fourth highest projected player with a salary of $7,700. He is playing against the Arizona Coyotes and is on the first line and first power play line. His DraftKings rating is 14.36 and his projected point total is 16.89, giving him a value of 2.19. He is in the A tier for projected point total and the B tier for value.
His ownership percentage is 6.7% and the game has an over/under of 6. The Wild’s team total is 3.94 and the Coyotes’ team total is 2.06, with a spread of 1.88. The opposing goalie for the Coyotes is Karel Vejmelka, who has a save percentage of 91.6% and a goals against average of 2.78, with a GSAA of -0.38 and and a high danger save percentage of 81.3%.
Connor McDavid, center for the Edmonton Oilers, rounds out the top five projected players with a salary of $9,300. He is playing against the Vegas Golden Knights on the road and is on the first line and first power play line. His DraftKings rating is 13.49 and his projected point total is 16.32, giving him a value of 1.75.
He is in the A tier for projected point total and the E tier for value. His ownership percentage is 4.4% and the game has an over/under of 6.5. The Oilers’ team total is 2.89 and the Golden Knights’ team total is 3.61, with a spread of -0.72. The opposing goalie for the Golden Knights is Logan Thompson, who has a save percentage of 91.9% and a goals against average of 2.42, with a GSAA of 2.08 and a high danger save percentage of 85.5%.
In conclusion, when building your DraftKings NHL lineup for 1/14/2023, it is important to consider a player’s performance, value, and ownership percentage. Nathan MacKinnon, Alex Ovechkin, David Pastrnak, Kirill Kaprizov and Connor McDavid are all projected to be top performers, but it is important to also consider the opposing team’s defensive structure and goalie statistics, as well as the game totals and spreads to make an informed decision.
A general tip for NHL DFS is to keep an eye on the injury reports and line combinations, as they can have a big impact on a player’s performance and value. Also, consider stacking your lineup, where you select multiple players from the same team, as it will increase your chances of earning points from multiple sources. And always keep an eye on the Vegas odds and projection, they can provide you good insights on how the game could turn out.
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