DraftKings NHL: Saturday Picks

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Updated on March 3, 2018 11:55AM EST

GOALIE

Antti Raanta, ARI vs. OTT ($8,200): There have been some peaks and valleys along the way, but Raanta's .927 save percentage and 2.32 GAA through 25 games since returning from a lower-body injury in December stand as high-end numbers. He also draws the Senators on the second leg of a back-to-back road set, and Ottawa has only five away victories since the beginning of November.

CENTER

Connor McDavid, EDM vs. NYR ($8,000): A recent heater (14 tallies, 15 helpers and 80 shots through his past 20 games) has McDavid closing in on the Art Ross lead, and this checks out as a favorable matchup. The Rangers are playing their second road game in consecutive nights and have allowed the most high-danger scoring chances per 60 minutes in the league. Additionally, in a shallow player pool, it's tough to look past McDavid.

Christian Dvorak, ARI vs. OTT ($3,700): As noted, this should set up as a favorable spot for the Coyotes, and Dvorak has shown improved play of late with 15 shots through his past three games. The uptick is shot volume aligns with Max Domi joining his line, which is noteworthy because the two were linemates with London in the OHL. It's also worth noting that he's been skating with the No. 1 power-play unit.

WING

Mitch Marner, TOR at WAS ($6,500): The sophomore has marked the scoresheet in 13 of his past 19 games for 12 tallies, 10 helpers and 60 shots. Joining Nazem Kadri and Patrick Marleau at five-on-five has sparked the offensive outburst, and the trio has combined for a rock-solid 3.79 goals per 60 minutes at five-on-five. The Capitals have also surrendered the second-most high-danger scoring chances per 60 minutes (13.07) at even strength in the league. Just note that this is an outdoor game, so there is more risk in spending up for Marner.

Anton Slepyshev, EDM vs. NYR ($3,800): Skating with Connor McDavid of late, Slepyshev has collected two goals and two assists through his past six games. The winger mitigates McDavid's hefty salary in a potential stack, and the duo has combined for a respectable 3.43 goals and an eye-popping 20.56 high-danger scoring chances per 60 minutes.

Max Domi, ARI vs. OTT ($3,800): A potential low-priced option in an Arizona stack, Domi has combined with center Christian Dvorak for 15.81 high-danger scoring chances per 60 minutes this season. The Sens are in a vulnerable schedule spot, and Domi's collected a respectable two goals, five assists and 16 shots while logging 3:14 of power-play time per outing through his past eight games.

DEFENSE

Darnell Nurse, EDM vs. NYR ($4,200): A high-floor option, Nurse has collected 150 shots and 119 blocked shots through 64 games this season. As noted, this projects as a solid matchup for Edmonton, and the 23-year-old defenseman has seen his ice time climb to 22:48 per game through his past 10 contests.

John Gilmour, NYR at EDM ($4,000): The rookie has been quarterbacking the No. 1 power-play unit of late and has been on the ice for a healthy 14.66 high-danger scoring chances per 60 minutes since his promotion to the big club. This projects as a solid matchup to take a low-priced flier on Gilmour with Edmonton allowing the second-most goals per 60 minutes while shorthanded (9.65) and owning the worst penalty-kill percentage (73.6) in the league.

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