NHL DFS Cheat Sheet Today: Picks, Predictions for Thursday, 3/6
A loaded nine-game NHL slate is set for Thursday night, bringing endless NHL picks to build your NHL DFS Lineups on PrizePicks.
Below, we’ll break down the top NHL picks for Thursday’s NHL action below in the NHL DFS Cheat Sheet today, including the best NHL PrizePicks player picks and projections for Thursday’s action.
The top matchups include the Columbus Blue Jackets taking on the Florida Panthers, as well as the Calgary Flames visiting the Dallas Stars.
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Let's get into the NHL DFS slate and the best NHL PrizePicks plays for Thursday, March 6.
NHL DFS Cheat Sheet Today: Picks, Games to Target
Here are the top NHL picks and games to target for NHL DFS fantasy production today, Thursday, March 6.
Thursday NHL Games to Target
- Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Florida Panthers: Preview, Pick
- Calgary Flames vs. Dallas Stars: Preview, Pick
NHL DFS Picks Today for PrizePicks
- Hurricanes F Sebastian Aho — 2.5 Shots On Goal
- Oilers F Connor McDavid — 1.5 Points
- Jets F Kyle Connor — 0.5 Assists
Thursday NHL Games to Target for NHL DFS
Here are two of the best games to target for NHL DFS tonight, including a player projection to target on PrizePicks for each game.
Blue Jackets vs. Panthers: Preview, Pick
Time: 7 p.m. ET
How to Watch: ESPN+
The Blue Jackets went from having the fewest points in the Eastern Conference last year to competing for a playoff spot this year. They are currently holding down the first Wild Card spot and have won four of their last five games.
The offense has been carrying them during this stretch, as they have averaged 5.25 goals during those four wins, but goaltending has continued to be a problem, and they allowed six goals in their one loss.
The Panthers are hot coming into this game, as they are 9-2-0 in their last 11 games. They are now tied with the Maple Leafs in the Atlantic and have the second-most points in the Eastern Conference. They will likely have to play the rest of the regular season without Matthew Tkachuk as he deals with an injury from the 4 Nations Face-Off, but they are hoping he will be back in time for the Playoffs to try and defend their title.
Here are a few key stats to help you make your DFS picks for Thursday’s NHL matchup on PrizePicks:
- Florida and their opponent have combined for over six goals in 34 of 62 games.
- Columbus is 10-17-4 on the road this season.
- The previous matchup between these teams featured seven total goals.
- Panthers F Aleksander Barkov’s ten assists are the third most in the league since February 1.
- Blue Jackets F Kent Johnson has 11 points (6G, 5A) in his last ten games.
NHL PrizePicks Pick: Blue Jackets F Zach Werenski — 0.5 Assists
Flames vs. Stars: Preview, Pick
Time: 8 p.m. ET
How to Watch: ESPN+
The Stars are a tough opponent because they are great on both sides of the ice. They are coming in with 82 points, which is the third-most in the league. They are playing very well and are 11-2-1 in their last 14 games, but they have gained very little ground in the Central Division race, with the Jets staying just as good.
Every game is important for the Flames as they are barely holding onto the final Wild Card spot. Just two points separate them from the Canucks, and four total teams are within six points.
They certainly haven’t played well recently as they are 8-9-2 in their last 19 games and that’s how they dropped to that second Wild Card spot. The problem continues to be the offense, as they scored under three goals in ten of those games.
Here are a few key stats to help you make your DFS picks for Thursday’s NHL matchup on PrizePicks:
- The Flames are averaging 2.42 goals since January 14 (31st).
- The Stars have the second-most points (13) since February 6.
- Stars F Roope Hintz’s 12 assists since February 1st lead the league.
- Flames F Jonathan Huberdeau has three assists in the last two games.
NHL PrizePicks Pick: Stars F Roope Hintz — 1.5 Points (Demon)
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NHL DFS Picks Today for PrizePicks
Here are four NHL DFS picks to use in your PrizePicks NHL Lineups for today, Tuesday, March 6.
Hurricanes F Sebastian Aho — 2.5 Shots On Goal
- Aho has three or more shots on goal in three of his last four games, and five of his last seven.
- The Bruins rank 24th in shots on goal allowed per game.
- The Hurricanes beat the Bruins 8-2 in their last matchup, and Aho had only 18 minutes on ice in that game — under his season average of 20:16.
- Boston is giving up the ninth most shots allowed in NHL.
Oilers F Connor McDavid — 1.5 Points
- McDavid has less than two points in nine of his last 15 games.
- McDavid has less than two points in his two of his last three games against the Canadiens.
- The Oilers were shut out in their last matchup against the Canadiens.
- The Canadiens are only giving up two goals per game over their last five games.
Jets F Kyle Connor — 0.5 Assists
- Connor has an assist in eight of his last 11 games.
- He recorded an assist in his last matchup against the Flyers
- He is 15th in assists in the NHL this season with 45.
- The Flyers rank last in the NHL in save percentage (.885) and 27th in goals allowed (205).
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