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DraftKings NHL Lineup Advice: Tuesday (3/19)

DraftKings NHL Lineup Advice: Tuesday (3/19)

Only eight teams were in action last night, in a relatively quiet evening. With less than 30 days left before the post-season, expect teams to play a tighter style of play with every game so important. We have a 10-game slate scheduled with plenty of DFS contests available. Vegas expects a lot of goals to be scored tonight, so let’s dive into these games and find some of the best options at each position.

Center

Ryan O’Reilly (STL): $6,800 vs. EDM
After losing 6-3 in Vegas to the Golden Knights, the slim playoff hopes for the Edmonton Oilers quickly disappeared. Now with nothing to play for, we should expect an already fragile team to fold under any sort of adversity. Meanwhile, the St. Louis Blues rank sixth in the Western Conference and are gearing up for a deep playoff run. Ryan O’Reilly is arguably the most valuable player on this team and has now recorded 69 points in 72 games. O’Reilly plays a physical game and will be on the ice against the McDavid line all game. He will have plenty of ice-time tonight which should translate into plenty of offensive opportunities.

Dylan Larkin (DET): $7,500 @ NYR
The Detroit All-Star missed around two weeks earlier this month due to a neck injury but returned Saturday. Hopefully, back up to game-speed, Dylan Larkin will be a key component in a battle of two basement-dwelling teams. Although there is nothing to play for in terms of playoffs, Larkin is having the best season of his career and will try to add to his 62 point total. Easily the best player for the Red Wings, Larkin should thrive in an up-tempo game against a young, depleted Rangers team.

Wing

David Perron (STL): $5,200 vs. EDM
Playing alongside Ryan O’Reilly, David Perron will also look to set up the top power-play unit. Playing on the back-end during the man-advantage, Perron is the key “set-up” man. Perron has missed 25 games this season but has been back for two games where he has scored a goal and an assist. Like O’Reilly, Perron is a grinder who plays physical with plenty of offensive talent. The top forward line should match up well against the Oilers and could be in-line for a multi-goal evening.

Nino Niederreiter (CAR): $5,300 vs. PIT
The Swiss power-forward was a mid-season acquisition who has helped lift the Canes into a playoff contender. Resurrecting his career, Nino Niederreiter has now recorded 22 points in his last 25 games. Playing on the top line with Sebastion Aho, El Nino and his linemates will see an easier matchup against a team who can struggle to keep the puck out of their net at times. The Penguins could be without four key players tonight which would leave them very vulnerable to a dangerous Carolina team on home ice.

Chris Kreider (NYR): $5,300 vs. DET
Las Vegas has this game set at just a 5.5 game total. These are two awful teams with plenty of speed and a lack of defense. Betting the over would be wise as there should be goals to be had. Detroit ranks 28th in the league for goals against, allowing 242 goals against this season. Chris Kreider has emerged as one of New York’s top offensive players, earning ice-time on the top forward line and power-play unit. Against a very weak defense, look for Kreider to chip in on the score sheet.

Defense

Alex Pietrangelo (STL): $5,900
One of the better defensemen in the league, Alex Pietrangelo will have the task of shutting down Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. While he might not be completley successful, we can be sure he will see around 25 minutes of ice-time. What is more intriguing is that he will quarterback the top power-play unit against an Oilers team who ranks 30th in penalty kill percentage (75.6%) and 26th in penalty minutes (9.3 minutes per game). The Blues special teams should find success against Edmonton tonight in a very winnable game.

Anthony DeAngelo (NYR): $4,400 vs. DET
Taking big strides this year, DeAngelo has struggled to keep a permanent spot in the lineup throughout the year. However, after the trade deadline, ice-time has opened up and the young defenseman has taken advantage. Now slotted in on the top pairing with Marc Staal, Anthony DeAngelo will see an uptick in usage and opportunity to produce fantasy points against a fast-paced team in MSG.

Goalie

Jordan Binnington (STL): $7,700 vs. EDM
For the remainder of the season, targeting Edmonton with goaltenders should be considered. Now in a different mindset, it will be hard to motivate this team. Jordan Binnington has been sensational this year, owning a 17-4-1 record with a 1.77 GAA and .931 SV%. On home ice, St. Louis is a -210 favorite where Binnington is a safe DFS option with plenty of upside.

Jeremy Maw is a correspondent at FantasyPros. For more from Jeremy, check out his archive or follow him @j_maw.

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