NHL DFS Playbook November 30: Top DraftKings and FanDuel Picks

Welcome to Thursday’s 14-game NHL Slate. We have a ton of elite options to choose from, but we need to make sure that we are also targeting value. There are so many ways to build your lineup tonight, but targeting the right players is key. You can build daily fantasy hockey lineups on DraftKings, FanDuel, and Yahoo Fantasy for Thursday, November 30th, but before you build those NHL daily fantasy lineups, don’t forget to check out our NHL DFS projections, the NHL Value Finder, and the NHL DFS lineup generator. Let's look closer at the daily fantasy hockey top plays for tonight's NHL DFS Showdown slate.

NHL DFS Playbook November 30th

DFS Lineup Construction Thoughts

A 14-game slate can be very intimidating. There are so many options to choose from yet we can’t pick them all. If you’re building just one lineup, you need to make sure that you are targeting the right players with upside. We also have to make sure that we are selecting the right goalie. They will make or break your lineup. Let’s take a look at some options you need to be considering.

Recommended DFS Starting Goalies

Top Options for Saves

Andrei Vasilevskiy Vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

Connor Hellebuyck Vs. Edmonton Oilers

Adin Hill Vs. Vancouver Canucks

Best Odds for a Win

Jeremy Swayman Vs. San Jose Sharks

Sergei Bobrovsky Vs. Montreal Canadiens

Pyotr Kochetkov Vs. New York Islanders

Favorite Goalies to Use for DFS Lineups

Jeremy Swayman, G, Boston Bruins

I know the Boston Bruins have lost a couple of games in a row, but there is no way they are losing to the San Jose Sharks on home ice. The Sharks have ZERO wins on the road and I can’t see a path for them to change that. Jeremy Swayman is in a great spot, the only issue is whether he sees enough volume to hit value.

Joseph Woll, G, Toronto Maple Leafs

Joseph Woll made 38 saves against the Florida Panthers and is starting to see more consecutive starts. Seattle doesn’t score goals and they don’t have a dangerous offence. He’s an excellent option in all formats.

Juuse Saros, G, Nashville Predators

I still can’t trust the Minnesota Wild, especially on the road. Nashville is a great team at home and Juuse Saros has been really hot of late. He’s won his last four starts in a row and has allowed just six goals in the last three games. Great spot for him to do some damage at low ownership.

John Gibson, G, Anaheim Ducks

The Washington Capitals are playing their second game in as many nights and I don’t see them having enough gas in the tank to score goals. John Gibson has been better in his last two starts and has a chance to really provide us with some value. It’s not a sexy play, but it’s one that can win you a GPP.

Cayden Primeau, G, Montreal Canadiens

The Florida Panthers are playing their third game in four nights. Montreal is on a back-to-back, but you have to believe that they will have some compete in them to keep this game close, right? Cayden Primeau hasn’t been good on home ice, but he was solid in his last game and is only $6800 on DK. This is a high-risk/high-reward play, but you know the kid is going to face a ton of shots, so if he can hit the save bonus and keep the goals to a minimum, then he can hit value without having to pick up the win.

Recommended DFS Skaters

Highest Expected Goal Totals 

Boston Bruins  Vs MacKenzie Blackwood (4.3)

Florida Panthers Vs. Cayden Primeau (4.0)

Detroit Red Wings Vs. Petr Mrazek (4.0)

Favorite Skaters to Use for DFS Lineups

Auston Matthews, C, Toronto Maple Leafs

Despite all of Toronto’s struggles, Auston Matthews has six goals and 40 shots on goal in the last ten games. He’s an elite shooter who can score goals and he does have 14 on the season. If you’re spending up at the Centre position, he is the way to go.

J.T. Compher, C, Detroit Red Wings

This play only works if Dylan Larkin is out of the lineup. J.T. Compher was on the top line yesterday against Detroit and didn’t look too bad. He didn’t register a point, but his matchup on paper tonight is much better. He’s a good value play that can help you build a solid GPP lineup.

David Pastrnak, W, Boston Bruins

I get not wanting to pay $9800 on DraftKings for any player, but man, I’m truly terrified of what David Pastrnak could do to the Sharks. We know he loves to shoot the puck and he’s going to get every chance to do it. He needs a goal and the shot bonus to hit value, which isn’t an impossible task for him.

Filip Forsberg, W, Nashville Predators

Filip Forsberg is my favourite option tonight and it’s not even close. Minnesota is a mess and Forsberg just can’t stop racking up points. He has 15 points in the last ten games and is averaging over 42 shots on goal. If Pasta isn’t your first option, then this man is the next-best one.

Luke Hughes, D, New Jersey Devils

I’m looking for as much value as I can find on the blue line and it starts with Luke Hughes. If Dougie Hamilton can’t go, then Hughes becomes a great option. He’s going to see time on the top power play unit and a healthy amount of minutes five-on-five. He’s also very well priced at $3800. This is the kind of value we need if we want to pay up for some elite forwards.

Justin Barron, D, Montreal Canadiens

Again, I am trying to find value on defence. Florida leads the league in shots per game and Montreal gives up the third most shots per game. Even if Florida is on their third game in four nights, the Canadiens can’t defend. Justin Barron has been seeing a lot of ice time and has certainly taken advantage of that. We know he can block shots, but it’s also his offensive upside that we like. He kills penalties and is also on the second power play unit. He doesn’t need a point tonight to hit value.

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Player Pool

• FanDuel
• DraftKings

$ Tier	C	W	D
High	Auston Matthews $9,300	David Pastrnak $9,800	Cale Makar $8,200
	Jack Hughes $9,200	William Nylander $8,400	Alex Pietrangelo $6,600
		Kyle Connor $8,100	Roman Josi $7,200
Medium	Aleksander Barkov $6,800	Jordan Kyrou $6,200	Sean Durzi $5,900
	Mark Scheifele $6,300	Travis Konecny $6,000	Victor Hedman $5,700
Low	Sam Bennett $4,400	Danton Heinen $3,200	Adam Larsson $3,800
	Vladislav Namestnikov $3,500	Jake DeBrusk $4,000	Erik Cernak $2,600
		Robby Fabbri $4,100	Mario Ferraro $4,000

Stacks

Bruins	Jake DeBrusk	David Pastrnak	Pavel Zacha
DraftKings	4000	9800	5300
Fanduel	4700	10300	6000

Maple Leafs	Auston Matthews	William Nylander	Matthew Knies
DraftKings	9300	8400	3700
Fanduel	9900	10000	3900

Predators	Ryan O'Reilly	Roman Josi	Filip Forsberg
DraftKings	5700	7200	8000
Fanduel	6600	7600	9900

Bruins	Jake DeBrusk	David Pastrnak	Pavel Zacha
DraftKings	4000	9800	5300
Fanduel	4700	10300	6000

Maple Leafs	Auston Matthews	William Nylander	Matthew Knies
DraftKings	9300	8400	3700
Fanduel	9900	10000	3900

Predators	Ryan O'Reilly	Roman Josi	Filip Forsberg
DraftKings	5700	7200	8000
Fanduel	6600	7600	9900