There's only one NHL game on Sunday, a match between the Anaheim Ducks and the Vancouver Canucks, both from the Pacific Division.
Players like Trevor Zegras from Anaheim and Elias Pettersson from Vancouver stand out as significant in our player performance predictions for March 31, but our dfsPro projections have also identified some hidden gems for daily fantasy managers to consider when creating lineups for today’s game.
The Ducks, especially, have a few good picks for their defensive players, while the Canucks offer some strong choices for their bottom-six forwards. Let’s take a look at some of the top AI-based value picks for today’s game according to our model!
Best Value Picks: Forwards
Mason McTavish (C – Anaheim)
dfsPro Forecast: G: 0.38, A: 0.33, S: 1.66, BLK: 0.64
Even though McTavish is expected to have fewer shots, our AI-based model predicts an increase in his average goals (43%) and points (10%) against Anaheim. His potential for takeaways is also expected to rise by 210%.
Teddy Blueger (C – Vancouver)
dfsPro Forecast: G: 0.18, A: 0.11, S: 1.35, BLK: 0.47
Our model suggests that Blueger's chances of scoring goals against Anaheim will more than double his usual average. He's expected to have slightly fewer blocked shots, but his potential for takeaways is also projected to increase by 142%.
Vasily Podkolzin (RW – Vancouver)
dfsPro Forecast: G: 0, A: 0.11, S: 1.16, BLK: 0.47
Our model anticipates an increase in Podkolzin’s average potential for assists (19%) and total points (66%). However, his most significant value against the Ducks lies in his ability to block shots, which is projected to increase by a substantial 411% from his average of 0.09.
Ben Meyers (C – Anaheim)
dfsPro Forecast: G: 0.06, A: 0, S: 0.45, BLK: 0
With just three points in 18 games this season, Meyers isn’t expected to feature prominently in scoring against the Canucks. However, our model projects a massive 757% increase in his potential for takeaways, which enhances his value in daily fantasy sports.
Top Value Picks: Defensemen
Cam Fowler (LD – Anaheim)
dfsPro Forecast: G: 0.22, A: 0.44, S: 1.23, BLK: 1.72
Despite an anticipated 12% drop in shots, our model predicts that Fowler will surpass his usual performance in almost every offensive category. He's expected to have more assists (11%) and points (46%); however, his most valuable contribution against the Canucks lies in his goal potential, which our model forecasts to increase by an impressive 332%.
Olen Zellweger (LD – Anaheim)
dfsPro Forecast: G: 0.31, A: 0.44, S: 0.98, BLK: 1.19
Our model suggests that Zellweger’s average potential for points will increase substantially against the Canucks. He's also projected to have a remarkable 264% increase in potential for takeaways, which is particularly important against a Vancouver team that has the sixth-lowest number of giveaways per game in the NHL (5.88).
William Lagesson (LD – Anaheim)
dfsPro Forecast: G: 0, A: 0.2, S: 0.74, BLK: 1.77
Lagesson is expected to outperform his usual averages in assists (57%), points (102%), and shots (86%) in today’s matchup against Vancouver. However, similar to Zellweger, his greatest value to DFS managers will be his projected potential for takeaways, which is expected to increase by more than 500%.
Gustav Lindstrom (RD – Anaheim)
dfsPro Forecast: G: 0.09, A: 0.23, S: 0.62, BLK: 1.29
Among the four Ducks defensemen listed, Lindstrom is expected to have the biggest increase in ability to take the puck from opponents – a large 1,114% – against Vancouver. Our model also predicts Lindstrom to have a 231% increase in his usual potential to assist in today’s game.
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