NHL DFS Expert Survey: Thursday, April 3rd

by Justin Bailey (Jbails26) Last Updated 2025-04-03 21:19:07 Premium Content Part of the product RotoGrinders NHL Premium

Our panel of experts is here to give you their NHL DFS advice for today’s main slate contests by answering a handful of questions to help you make crucial lineup-building decisions. Wondering who Moneyball16 has as his top overall line stack? Or who TastefulTides has as his favorite skater for large-field tournaments? Find out below!

NHL DFS Picks: DraftKings Expert Survey for Thursday, April 3

Who is your favorite skater to spend up for in cash games?

TastefulTides: Nathan MacKinnon
boggslite: Leon Draisaitl
Joda: Nick Suzuki

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What is your preferred tournament format (e.g. large-field, single-entry) to play on this slate? How do you plan to beat that field of opponents? What tactic or strategy will set you apart?

TastefulTides: Single-entry and small-field GPPs are my preferred format. There are some really lopsided matchups on the board. Despite the travel issues they had getting out of Chicago, I am still going to be loading up on the Avs. The Blue Jackets are an above-.500 team, but they give up the 6th-most goals per game this season. For value, I like pieces of Edmonton and Pittsburgh.

boggslite: Large-field tournaments – There’s little value to be had, but that should keep ownership in check, especially for the big names. I prefer more of a balanced build, with Edmonton and Montreal as my top targets, and punting one or more positions in order to get the most out of my top stack.

Joda: Large-field tournaments are my preferred format tonight. Finding salary savings is trickier than usual, so I am more inclined to build balanced, mid-tier rosters for GPPs. Montreal’s top line is reasonably priced in a rivalry game against a Boston team that has lost 9 straight games. St. Louis’ top 6 has a strong matchup at home against the Penguins. Likely this season’s Hart Trophy winner, Leon Draisaitl, and Edmonton draw the strongest matchup of the night against San Jose.