NHL DFS Picks for 4/14/25

Jon Irvin's NHL DFS picks for today's contests on FanDuel and DraftKings. Use Jon's picks to win money playing NHL DFS on 4/14/25.

Hey, RotoBallers! I want to introduce myself formally. My name is Jon Irvin. Some of you may know me from the Discord channels, and you know I love breaking down DFS slates, especially in MLB and NHL. I enjoy deep dumpster diving, so to speak, and look forward to helping find the low-owned, overlooked, and unwanted plays.

I predominantly play on DraftKings, so some of my picks are more tailored to their point/price system, but a good spot is a good spot regardless of the platform. 

Welcome back, my friends, to the show that never ends. We're so glad you could attend. Come inside! Today's DFS content will be for the main slate for both DraftKings and FanDuel for Monday, April 14, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. EDT. We reached the last Monday during the regular season. With most playoff spots locked up, Montreal still needs to win to secure their spot in the post-season, and fortunately, they host the lowly Blackhawks tonight. Another spot I'm looking at is a hot Utah Hockey Club traveling to Nashville, who has been below pedestrian. 

DraftKings and FanDuel NHL DFS Picks: First Look Stats

After reading this, jump into the RotoBaller Discord NHL channel and chat about today's slate with all the other great minds. Don’t forget to check out our valuable NHL tools, including the NHL DFS Heat Map. I've begun implementing my personal trend chart. This looks at the average between the L25 and L10, weighing the L10 heavier to help find specific positive or negative trends.

DraftKings and FanDuel Goalies - NHL DFS Picks

Value in net is key on DK with a three-point bonus at the 35-save mark. We can afford to give up an extra goal or two if our goalie can see a steady shot volume against him. Those extra few hundred can get us those top-line forwards.

Jake Oettinger - DK $8.0K || FD $7.6K

Opponent - Detroit Red Wings

Oett carries the high save volume we covet from this spot. Jake has seen a heavy supply of shots reaching the 30 save mark in five of the last six games, including hitting the save bonus in three games. Oettinger is more than reliable at home, but Detroit shouldn't be too much of a threat tonight as their season nears completion.

Others to consider: Darcy Kuemper (DK $7.6K || FD $7.8K)

DraftKings and FanDuel Centers - NHL DFS Picks

Barrett Hayton - DK $4.3K || FD $5.6K

Opponent - Nashville Predators 

Another year with a promising Arizona/Utah squad ending the season with great metrics yet missing the playoffs. Hayton has had great numbers for most of the year, including a 3.24xGF. Unfortunately, he's had a problem finishing with a 2.32GF. We can see similar numbers in his L10 away games, scoring and high danger chances leading to a high xGF, yet his GF is almost two goals less. Hopefully, all the positive regression comes Barrett's way, and he finishes the season with a hatty.

Others to consider:  Aatu Raty ( DK $4.0K || FD $4.4K)

DraftKings and FanDuel Wings - NHL DFS Picks

Brendan Gallagher - DK $4.4K || FD $5.3K 

Opponent- Chicago Blackhawks

Gallagher and the rest of the Habs are fighting for their presence in the playoffs. A win tonight will get them one step closer, and a great performance from Brendan will surely help their cause. Coming into tonight with great home metrics L10, there is a slight decrease in expected goals, but his decent scoring chance and high danger chances keep him in goal potential. Gallagher also gets a spot on the PP2 unit, attributing to his upside.

Others to consider: Kailer Yamamoto (DK $3.0K || FD $4.3K)

DraftKings and FanDuel Defensemen - NHL DFS Picks

When selecting defensemen, especially on DK, I tend to find players with a high chance at both blocks and shots and not concentrate so much on point dependency.

Jan Rutta - DK $3.4K || FD $3.8K

Opponent - Vancouver Canucks

The Sharks are struggling to keep blueliners healthy. Thankfully, the recently activated Rutta is back and should receive over 20 minutes on ice with an additional PK2 assignment. A consistent supplier of shots and blocks leads to a solid floor on the cheap.

Others to consider: Connor Murphy (DK $3.6K || FD $4.8K)

My top 25 defensemen chart focuses more on shot and block peripherals to find a safer floor over the last month.

JIrv’s Discount Stacks and Sample Lineups

Top Stacks / Spend Ups

MTL 1 (Caufield/Suzuki/Slafkovsky)

DAL 1 (Robertson/Hintz/Rantanen)

Value Stacks

MTL 3 (Anderson/Dvorak/Gallagher)

VAN 3 (Joshua/Raty/Sherwood)

Don't be afraid to go off the beaten path and distinguish yourself from the masses, and as always, good luck, RotoBallers!

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