X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Gain Access Now

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password


POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Daily Stats & Leaders
All Pitcher Matchups
Compare Any Players
Compare Any Players
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/31/24)

alex ovechkin NHL DFS lineup picks daily fantasy hockey draftkings fanduel

The top daily fantasy hockey lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on October 31, 2024. Brandon's NHL DFS goalies, value plays, stacks, and power play picks.

Welcome, RotoBallers! My name is Brandon, and I'll be writing both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for tennis and soccer. It is the return of the NHL season, which means it's time to sharpen our skills and partake in NHL DFS! As always, I'll give you the best tools to succeed and the info you need to build the best lineups possible 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 for Thursday, October 31, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. EDT. Be sure to also check out RotoBaller's awesome NHL tools, including our Lineup Optimizer, Research Station, Projections, and DFS Cheat Sheets!

If you have any questions on today's slate, bankroll management, GPP strategy, cash game strategy, or anything else, don’t hesitate to email me at [email protected], via Twitter/X @df_solutions or in our premium Slack chat. Best of luck!

Featured Promo: Get any DFS Premium Bundle for for 50% off using code SUMMER! Win more with expert advice from proven winners and exclusive DFS tools. Get instant access to RotoBaller's Lineup Optimizers, Research Stations, daily picks and VIP chat rooms across 10 sports! Go Premium, Win More!

 

NHL DFS Analysis and Picks for 10/31/24

Happy Halloween from the Rotoballer Crew!! For all of those participating in the festivities, please be safe and enjoy the spooky night!

Tonight, we have a seven-game slate and no teams playing on a back-to-back. There will be a few different ways to build lineups, with plenty of ‘value’ across all four positions.

The currently live top three highest implied team totals are Toronto with 3.9, Pittsburgh with 3.8, and Washington with 3.6. I will do my best to guide you through this seven-game slate on DraftKings and FanDuel starting at 7:00 p.m. EDT.

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

 

DraftKings and FanDuel Goalies - NHL DFS Picks

Juuse Saros, Goalie - NSH || DK $7.6K || FD $7.2K

Opponent - Edmonton Oilers

The goalie position is projected to see ownership spread out across the board with multiple options available. Juuse Saros is a candidate for ‘Goalie of the Night’. Saros has a 2-2-1 record with a 2.2 Goals Against Average, a 0.925 Save Percentage, and a -0.88 Goals Saved Above Expected Per 60.

The Edmonton Oilers are the top team on the slate in value when assessing Shots Per Goal Per 60. Furthermore, in Per 60 stats, the Oilers are the fourth worst in Goals For and the best in Shots For. This sets up Saros for a potential ceiling performance against a Connor McDavid-less Edmonton Oilers (ankle injury).

Others To Consider (Cash/GPP): 

  • Dostal (DK $7.1K || FD $7.4K)
  • Grubauer (DK $6.8K || FD $7.5K)

Want more NHL DFS tools and content? Our NHL Premium package includes our daily DFS Cheat Sheets, Research Station, Lineup Optimizer, and access to our VIP Discord Chatrooms. Doug Shain (@BanksterDFS) joins the NHL team in 2023 with his proven track record - join in on the winning!

 

DraftKings and FanDuel Centers - NHL DFS Picks

Sidney Crosby, Center - PIT || DK $7.6K || FD $7.5K

Opponent - Anaheim Ducks

After a poor run of form, the Penguins Captain, Sidney Crosby, returned with a massive three-assist performance in the 5-3 loss to Minnesota on Tuesday. The center has four assists, 15 shots, and one blocked shot over his last five outings.

The Anaheim Ducks are in the bottom five in Scoring Chances Against Per 60, Shots Against Per 60, and High-Danger Chances Against Per 60. Crosby and the Penguins are due for positive regression, and all signs point to this matchup being the potential ‘final crack'.          

Pierre-Luc Dubois, Center - WAS || DK $4.5K || FD $5.1K

Opponent - Montreal Canadiens

Three games removed from a three-point blowup; Pierre-Luc Dubois has the opportunity to produce a similar stat line in the matchup at Capital One Arena. Through the center’s last five games, he has one goal, two assists, 14 shots, and three blocked shots. Furthermore, in his most recent four outings, he is averaging three shots Per 60.

The Montreal Canadiens will travel to Washington, coming off an 8-2 loss at home to the Seattle Kraken. Whether it is the poor defense or the woeful goaltending, Montreal is struggling to keep the puck out of the net. The club is in the bottom three in Goals Against Per 60, Shots Against Per 60, Scoring Chances Against Per 60, and High-Danger Chances Against Per 60. This matchup serves as a ‘Perfect Storm’ for Dubois to add to his goals and assists this year.                                                                                           

Others To Consider (CASH/GPP): 

  • Bedard (DK $7.8K || FD $8.2K)
  • Novak (DK $3.2K || FD $4.8K)

 

DraftKings and FanDuel Wings - NHL DFS Picks

Alex Ovechkin, LW - WAS || DK $6.1K || FD $7.4K

Opponent - Montreal Canadiens

Alex Ovechkin is coming off a two-goal performance in the 5-3 win over the New York Rangers at home on Tuesday. The Capitals Captain now has four goals on the season and has four goals and 18 shots over his most recent five games. Tonight, he has the potential to make history with the highest ownership for one player on a five or more-game slate all season, in any position. It would not be optimal to pass on his salary and matchup.

As mentioned, Montreal is a bottom-of-the-league club, and they just lost 8-2 at home to the Seattle Kraken. With Ovechkin and company firing on all cylinders, many wonder if this could be the ten-goal game that is inevitable for Montreal.

Rickard Rakell, RW - PIT || DK $4.1K || FD $6.2K

Opponent - Anaheim Ducks

Rickard Rakell did not disappoint on Tuesday, notching two goals, five shots, and one blocked shot in his first game on the new first line for the Pittsburgh Penguins. In the five games prior, he had one goal, two assists, 12 shots, and seven blocked shots. After an inconsistent year last season, the winger has been one of the most consistent players to start the season for the Penguins.

As mentioned above, the Anaheim Ducks do not play defense, sitting in the bottom five in all meaningful metrics against Per 60. Considering his role, matchup, and potential ceiling, Rakell could make a case for the ‘Value Play of the Night’.                                                                              

Others To Consider (CASH/GPP): 

  • Arvidsson (DK $4.6K || FD $5.2K)
  • Kurashev (DK $3.5K || FD $4.3K)

 

DraftKings and FanDuel Defensemen - NHL DFS Picks

Kris Letang, D - PIT || DK $4.6K || FD $5.7K

Opponent - Anaheim Ducks

When a team is in poor form, it can be a curse and a blessing. This matchup is a blessing for the Penguins, who cost less than typical. Veteran and two-way defenseman Kris Letang is a prime example. Once a $6K defenseman, he now sits at $4.6K with quarterback duties on the top powerplay for the Penguins.

In his most recent five appearances, he has one assist, 19 shots, and four blocked shots. Letang is proving he still has his offensive prowess, averaging just below four shots Per 60.

Letang has the opportunity to thrive in a matchup with the Ducks, who love to concede chances to their opponents. The only concern is if the powerplay struggles, he could be removed from it mid-game. Otherwise, he is expected to meet and exceed value.

Rasmus Sandin, D - WAS || DK $3.2K || FD $4.1K

Opponent - Montreal Canadiens

Rasmus Sandin could be the ‘Ryker Evans’ of tonight’s slate, DEPENDING on teammate Jakob Chychrun’s availability. Chychrun left the 5-3 win at home on Tuesday with an apparent upper-body injury, and he may sit this game out. Sandin would once again fill his role as quarterback on the second powerplay unit if he were not to play.

In Sandin’s last five outings, he has four assists, seven shots, and 11 blocked shots. His peripherals are not anything to write home about. However, with Chychrun out of the picture, Sandin could take on a larger role with the Capitals. For the last and final time, Montreal is not a defensive team, and Rasmus will have every opportunity to surpass his value quickly.                                                                

Others To Consider (CASH/GPP): 

  • Bouchard (DK $6.6K || FD $7.1K)
  • Vlasic (DK $3.3K || FD $5.1K)

 

NHL DFS Top Power Plays and Stacks

  • WAS1
  • PIT1
  • CHI1

 

NHL DFS Stacks of the Day

Brandon's Stack

  • WAS: McMichael-Dubois-Wilson

Chalk Stack

  • PIT: Rakell-Crosby-Malkin

Sneaky Stack

  • SJ: Gushchin-Wennberg-Zetterlund

NHL DFS News and Injury Alerts

More DFS Lineup Picks and Analysis




POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Daily Stats & Leaders
All Pitcher Matchups
Compare Any Players
Compare Any Players
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Brice Matthews

Joining Astros
MLB

White Sox-Guardians Postponed on Thursday
Brandon Aiyuk

Likely to Begin Season on PUP List, but Not Ruled Out for Week 1
Jameson Williams

Not in the Team's Long-Term Plans?
Tallison Teixeira

Set For His First UFC Main Event
Micah Parsons

Plans to be Present for Start of Training Camp
Derrick Lewis

Set To Headline UFC Nashville
Ikem Ekwonu

Next Up for Extension in Carolina?
Jalen Thompson

Heading into Last Year With Cardinals?
Gabriel Bonfim

Looks For His Third UFC Win
Najee Harris

Suffers Eye Injury in Fireworks Mishap
Stephen Thompson

Returns At UFC Nashville
Steve Garcia

Looks To Extend His Win Streak
Calvin Kattar

In Dire Need Of Victory
Morgan Charrière

Morgan Charriere A Favorite At UFC Nashville
Nate Landwehr

Aims To Bounce Back
MMA

Austen Lane Looks To Get Back In The Win Column
Vitor Petrino

Set For His Heavyweight Debut
Tuco Tokkos

Set To Open Up UFC Nashville Main Card
Junior Tafa

Set For Light-Heavyweight Bout
Alex Bregman

Will Return to Red Sox This Weekend
Chris Sale

Braves Won't Consider Trading Chris Sale
Clarke Schmidt

to Undergo Season-Ending Elbow Surgery on Friday
Nick Nash

Unlikely to Make Falcons Active Roster
Lane Johnson

in No Rush To Retire
Jalen Williams

Signs Contract Extension With Thunder
Blake Corum

has "Gotten His Speed Back"
Jarquez Hunter

Picking Up Rams Offense Quickly
Alijah Martin

Agrees to Two-Way Deal With Raptors
Tristan Vukcevic

Set to Return to Washington
Kirk Cousins

Feels Misled by Falcons
Bijan Robinson

Says Falcons Have "Outlandish Goals" for the Running Game
Luther Burden III

Bears Expect Luther Burden III to be Ready for Training Camp
Cole Kmet

an Unlikely Trade Piece
Tony Pollard

Titans Hope to Balance Rushing Attack With Tony Pollard, Tyjae Spears
Byron Buxton

Sitting Thursday
Quentin Johnston

Not Assured of Starting Role
Cordarrelle Patterson

on the Roster Bubble in Pittsburgh?
Shedeur Sanders

Not Assured of Roster Spot in Cleveland?
Wan'Dale Robinson

Hoping For More Downfield Opportunities
Anfernee Simons

Celtics Are "Actively Trying to Trade" Anfernee Simons
NBA

Alex Ducas Heading to Australia
Dominick Barlow

Inks Two-Way Deal With 76ers
Jordan McLaughlin

Spurs Re-Sign Jordan McLaughlin to One-Year Deal
Dylan Harper

Out Thursday, Expected to Play Saturday
Ronald Acuña Jr.

Ronald Acuna Jr. Homers Twice on Wednesday
Mike Trout

Homers Twice in Win Over Rangers
Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Leads Yankees to Victory
Salvador Perez

Crushes Two Homers in Win
Cleveland Browns

Greg Newsome on the Trade Block?
VJ Edgecombe

Diagnosed with a Sprained Thumb
Zach Tom

An Extension Candidate in Green Bay
Devin Booker

Agrees to Extension with Phoenix
Trevor Williams

to Undergo Season-Ending Elbow Surgery
Byron Buxton

Exits After Hit-by-Pitch, X-Rays Negative
Ronald Acuña Jr.

Ronald Acuna Jr. Playing on Wednesday
Alex Bregman

has "Really Good Chance" to Return Before All-Star Break
Teoscar Hernández

Teoscar Hernandez Expected to Return on Friday
Walter Clayton Jr.

Leads Jazz to Summer League Win
Carter Bryant

Struggles in Summer League Loss
Kyle Filipowski

Drops a Double-Double in Summer League Action on Tuesday
Oklahoma City Thunder

Malevy Leons Logs Impressive Summer League Outing on Tuesday
Dalton Knecht

Collects 25 Points in Lakers Summer League Win
Los Angeles Lakers

Darius Bazley Drops 27 Points in Summer League on Tuesday
Gary Woodland

Looking to Find Rhythm at Scottish Open
Aaron Rai

Brings Consistent Play to Scottish Open
Maverick McNealy

a Solid Value Play at Scottish Open
Aldrich Potgieter

Making Scottish Open Debut
Tom Kim

Looks to Rebound at Scottish Open
Brian Harman

a Safe Option at Scottish Open
Luke Clanton

a Sneaky Value Play at Scottish Open
Sam Burns

Looking to Stay Hot at Scottish Open
Chet Holmgren

Agrees to Rookie Max Extension
Alex Bregman

Not Returning Wednesday
Jhoan Duran

Unavailable Due to Illness
Shane McClanahan

Tosses Clean Frame in First Rehab Appearance
Jacob Wilson

Day-to-Day After HBP
Nicolai Hojgaard

May Feel More at Home in Europe
Harry Hall

Showing Fine Form Heading to Scotland
Ronald Acuña Jr.

Ronald Acuna Jr. to be Reassessed Wednesday
Ryan Fox

Playing Well Since Early Spring Struggles
Malaki Branham

Traded to Washington
Max Greyserman

has Solid History at the Genesis Scottish Open
Blake Wesley

Moves to Washington
Harris English

Aims High for Scotland Next
Corey Conners

Primed for the Genesis Scottish Open
Kelly Olynyk

on the Move Again
Daniel Brown

Attempts the Scottish Swing Again
Anthony Davis

Recovering From Eye Surgery
Jacob Bridgeman

Needs Putter to Work at Genesis Scottish Open
Cal Raleigh

Continues Historic Homer Pace Tuesday
Scottie Scheffler

Headlines Field at Genesis Scottish Open
Rory McIlroy

a Smart Play for Scottish Open
Adam Scott

Looking to Build on History at The Renaissance Club
NASCAR

Sepp Straka Not Likely to Find Momentum at Scottish Open
Justin Rose

Hopes Month Hiatus Helps Him Bounce Back at Scottish Open
NHL

Tyler Johnson Retires After 13 NHL Seasons
Jack McBain

Inks New Five-Year Deal with Mammoth
Cam York

Re-Signs with Flyers for Five Years
Jake Knapp

Fits the Mold for Success at The Renaissance Club
Ty Gibbs

Finishes Second at Chicago and Advances in In-Season Challenge
Alex Bowman

Defeats Bubba Wallace in In-Season Challenge, but Not Without Controversy
Alex Bowman

Bubba Wallace Wrecked by Alex Bowman Again, Putting Playoffs in Doubt
Michael McDowell

Throttle Failure Ends Michael McDowell's Chances to Win at Chicago
Austin Hill

Earns First NASCAR Cup Series Top Ten at Chicago
Tyler Reddick

Scores a Strong Third-Place Run at Chicago
Kyle Busch

Matches his Best Career Finish At Chicago on Sunday
Denny Hamlin

Fights his Way to a Top-5 Finish at Chicago
William Byron

has his Worst Weekend of the Season at Chicago
Sonny Milano

on Track to Be Ready for Training Camp
Jakub Dobes

Signs Two-Year Deal with Canadiens
NHL

Hendrix Lapierre Signs One-Year Deal with Capitals
Carson Hocevar

Should DFS Players Consider Carson Hocevar for Chicago Lineups?
Tye Kartye

Kraken Re-Sign Tye Kartye for Two Years
Ross Chastain

May be A Decent DFS Option for Chicago Lineups
Dmitri Voronkov

Signs Two-Year, $8.35 Million Extension with Blue Jackets
Ryan Preece

Should DFS Players Roster Ryan Preece at Chicago?
Austin Dillon

Is Too Great of A Risk to Add to Chicago Lineups
Zane Smith

Is A Value Play Worth Rostering At Chicago
Austin Hill

is A Favorable Value Option for Chicago DFS Lineups
Ty Dillon

Is Ty Dillon A Decent Driver to Add For NASCAR DFS At Chicago?
William Byron

Qualifying Crash Makes William Byron a Likely DFS Must-Have
Alex Bowman

Should Finish Well, but Probably Costs Too Much for Serious DFS Consideration
Joey Logano

Has Been Relatively Mediocre on Road Courses Lately
Ryan Blaney

Doesn't Really Fit Neatly into Optimal DFS Lineups
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF