NHL DFS Expert Survey: Tuesday, October 20th

by Justin Bailey (Jbails26)

Created Oct 20, 2026

Last Updated 2026-10-20 16:58:39 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 10/20 main slate on DraftKings. They’re ready to answer key questions that will assist you in making those crucial lineup-building decisions. Curious who they have as their top overall line stack? Or perhaps you’re wondering who they have as their favorite plays for large-field tournaments? Read their thoughts below!

NHL DFS Picks: DraftKings Expert Survey for Tuesday, October 20

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

Moneyball16: Matthew Schaefer
Joda: Matthew Schaefer

How do you plan to beat the field of opponents in the tournaments you will be playing? What tactic or strategy will set you apart?

Moneyball16: I like targeting some great matchups on this slate. The Ducks, Leafs, and Sharks are all bad defensive teams playing on the road after playing last night. That makes their opponents, the Islanders, Blue Jackets, and Canadiens, nice plays. On top of that, all 3 of those teams have top lines that are fully correlated on the top power-play unit.

Joda: I am not enamored with the superstars tonight, so I prefer midrange builds centered on 3-man or 4-man stacks with the Blue Jackets, Canadiens, and Islanders. All of them are in favorable situational spots, with Toronto, San Jose, and Anaheim on the second night of a back-to-back. Each team has an elite PP1 defenseman and cheap PP1 pieces to build around, like Kent Johnson ($4,000), Zach Bolduc ($2,700), and Simon Holmstrom ($3,000).

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

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