The playoffs stage is almost ready.
The last day of the 2023-24 regular season is here with six games. The results will decide the final two first-round matchups in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. NHL Our AI-powered
dfsPro projections have found some important underrated value picks playing in Thursday’s games. These can help daily fantasy managers to complete their rosters and stay within the salary cap. Let’s see the top value picks for April 17 according to our model! Top Value Picks: Forwards
Jordan Eberle (RW – Seattle Kraken, $4,300 on DraftKings)
dfsPro Forecast: G: 0.27, A: 0.34, S: 2.26, BLK: 0.43
Our model predicts that
Seattle Kraken's Jordan Eberle will surpass his averages in goals, shots, takeaways, and blocked shots tonight against the Minnesota Wild. Additionally, Eberle scored a goal with his only shot in Seattle’s most recent game against the Wild on Feb. 24, and is expected to record a +2 rating. winger Ryan Donato (RW – Chicago Blackhawks, $3,000 on DraftKings) dfsPro Forecast: G: 0.33, A: 0.29, S: 1.44, BLK: 0.5
According to our model,
Chicago Blackhawks' Ryan Donato
will more than double his potential to score goals tonight against the Los Angeles Kings winger Ryan Donato . He is also expected to have a 34% increase in assists and a 60% increase in blocked shots, making him a good value pick as a depth forward who excels in both offense and defense. Thomas Bordeleau (LW – San Jose Sharks, $3,400 on DraftKings)dfsPro Forecast: G: 0.33, A: 0.24, S: 2.02, BLK: 0.57
San Jose Sharks' Thomas Bordeleau
ended a four-game scoreless streak on April 15 with an assist in San Jose’s 9-2 loss to the
Edmonton Oilers winger . Our model projects that Bordeleau will outperform his offensive averages in tonight’s game against the Calgary Flames, including a 36% increase in his average potential to score points.Top Value Picks: Defensemen Filip Hronek (RD – Vancouver Canucks, $4,000 on DraftKings) dfsPro Forecast: G: 0.29, A: 0.49, S: 1.86, BLK: 1.37
Vancouver Canucks' Filip Hronek
has played over 20 minutes and had at least one shot on goal in each of Vancouver’s seven games in April. Our model predicts a small 2% increase in Hronek’s average shot volume, and a 32% increase in his potential to score tonight against the
Winnipeg Jets.
Neal Pionk (RD – Winnipeg Jets, $3,800 on DraftKings) defenseman dfsPro Forecast: G: 0.32, A: 0.29, S: 1.82, BLK: 1.36 Jets defenseman has four points (all assists) in his past five games, and he is coming off a two-point performance against the Kraken on April 16. According to our model, there is a 50% increase in his potential to score points tonight against the Canucks, making him a great value pick for DFS managers seeking defensive players who can contribute offensively.
Gustav Lindstrom (RD – Anaheim Ducks, $2,500 on DraftKings)
dfsPro Forecast: G: 0.14, A: 0.25, S: 1.18, BLK: 0.88
Our model predicts that Neal Pionk Anaheim Ducks' Gustav Lindstrom
will surpass his average in assists by 258% and shots by 11% tonight against the playoff-bound
Vegas Golden Knights
. Lindstrom typically plays on Anaheim’s third defensive pairing with William Lagesson defenseman , got an assist and a +2 rating in one previous game against the Golden Knights this season while playing for the Montreal Canadiens , subscribe to our newsletter for free!The last day of the 2023-24 NHL regular season has a schedule of six games that will decide the last two playoff matchups. William Lagesson, recorded an assist and a +2 rating in one prior meeting with the Golden Knights this season as a member of the Montreal Canadiens on Nov. 16.
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