NHL DFS Expert Survey: Tuesday, October 14th

by Justin Bailey (Jbails26) Last Updated 2025-10-14 17:18:36 Premium Content Part of the product RotoGrinders NHL Premium

Our panel of experts is here to give you their insights on NHL DFS today for the 10/14 main slate on DraftKings. They’re ready to answer key questions that will assist you in making those crucial lineup-building decisions. Curious who Moneyball16 has as his top overall line stack? Or perhaps you’re wondering about TastefulTides’ favorite play for large-field tournaments? Read their thoughts below!

NHL DFS Picks: DraftKings Expert Survey for Tuesday, October 14

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

Moneyball16: Auston Matthews
boggslite: Auston Matthews
Joda: Auston Matthews

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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?

Moneyball16: Large-field GPPs – I think a lot of the ownership on this slate will go to CAR1, the studs on the Oilers and Maple Leafs, and to someone like Beckett Sennecke, but on a slate this big, there will be lots of good plays that get overlooked. The SEA/MTL game will have value, as will the Penguins and Rangers, and I think lines 1 and 3 for Anaheim will be overlooked as well.

boggslite: Large-field GPPs – Outside of Auston Matthews, many of the elite forwards draw difficult matchups on tonight’s slate. I won’t completely fade guys like Connor McDavid, Nikita Kucherov, or Kirill Kaprizov, but I prefer to spread my exposure around to teams like Montreal, Carolina, Pittsburgh, and Anaheim. I will also carry some risk by spending down at goalie, as I don’t love the upside from many of the expensive netminders.

Joda: Large-field GPPs are my preferred format tonight. Auston Matthews stands out as the best play on the slate, but Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are in action and possess slate-breaking upside no matter whom they play. Additionally, Carolina draws a strong matchup against a shaky San Jose Sharks defense. Two teams that could fly under the radar are Dallas against Minnesota and Anaheim against Pittsburgh, even though Beckett Sennecke should be a popular play at his tag in all formats.

Who is your favorite play (when considering price, matchup, roster construction, etc.) on the board and why?

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