5 Big NHL Value Picks For Tonight’s DFS Slate

Tonight’s 5-game slate has a few value options to help round out your DFS lineups. Whether you’re looking for a little bit of salary relief or even some upside, these players are worth a closer look based on their matchups, recent performances, and, of course, projected fantasy points.

Player	Salary	Projected Fantasy Points	Value
Miles Wood	$2.6k	6.0	2.31
Alex Iafallo	$2.7k	6.1	2.26
Nathan MacKinnon	$8.4k	18.2	2.17
Jean-Gabriel Pageau	$2.9k	6.1	2.10
Alex Laferriere	$3.6k	7.3	2.03

Miles Wood — Colorado Avalanche — Left Wing

• Salary: $2.6k
• Opponent: Edmonton
• Projected Points: 6.0

Topping off our list of the best NHL value picks at just $2.6k, Miles Wood stands out to us as a bargain play.

He hasn’t been lighting up the stat sheet lately, but his high-energy style and consistent ice time over the past few games keep him in the mix for DFS relevance.

Wood hasn’t registered a point in February, but he’s logging steady shifts, including 9:26 TOI in his last game against Calgary, and his physical play often translates into other peripherals like hits and blocked shots.

The Avalanche’s matchup against Edmonton tonight is undoubtedly intriguing.

The Oilers’ defense and goaltending can be shaky at times which gives Wood an opportunity to produce some results.

His 6.0 projected fantasy points make him a solid punt play for sure, especially if you’re stacking Avalanche stars like Nathan MacKinnon and need a cheap complementary piece. We don’t see him tipping the scales in your team's favor, but if you’re trying to save some salary and still have a shot at some extra FP, this is your winger.

Alex Iafallo — Winnipeg Jets — Left Wing

• Salary: $2.7k
• Opponent: New York Islanders
• Projected Points: 6.1

Alex Iafallo has been flying under the radar this season, but his recent performances indicate to us that he’s a sneaky value pick at $2.7k.

He’s on a 3-game point streak and he’s coming off a solid game against a tough Carolina team, where he recorded an assist in just 10:34 TOI. He’s projected for 6.1 fantasy points, but we think he could blow through that. He delivers excellent value for his salary.

Iafallo’s ice time has been limited. However, his efficiency simply can’t be overlooked — he’s making the most of his opportunities despite being on the 4th line.

With Winnipeg facing the Islanders tonight, Iafallo could take advantage of their inconsistent defense. If he keeps finding himself in scoring situations, especially on the power play unit, he could easily return value at this price point.

Nathan MacKinnon — Colorado Avalanche — Center

• Salary: $8.4k
• Opponent: Edmonton
• Projected Points: 18.2

It’s no surprise to see Nathan MacKinnon as a top player on any slate, but tonight he’s not just a star; instead, he’s bringing some value at $8.4k.

His projected 18.2 fantasy points highlight his massive ceiling that we’re all familiar with. To top that off, MacKinnon has been on fire as of late, with 8 points in his last 6 games, including a dominant 3-assist performance against Calgary. This man definitely knows how to set up plays.

He’s the engine of the Avalanche offense and logs some seriously heavy minutes — averaging 22:59 TOI in February alone.

Against a decent Edmonton, MacKinnon has an excellent chance to get tons of ice time and feast on a defense that has struggled all year.

If you’re paying up tonight, MacKinnon is worth every penny. You’ll want to take him over the other stars as well.

Jean-Gabriel Pageau — New York Islanders — Center

• Salary: $2.9k
• Opponent: Winnipeg
• Projected Points: 6.1

Alright, now we’re back to reality. Jean-Gabriel Pageau is a versatile option at $2.9k as he provides a combination of scoring potential and even some defensive reliability.

He’s projected for just 6.1 fantasy points but let's keep in mind that he has been productive lately, notching a goal and an assist in his last 4 games. He also plays a key role on the PK unit, giving him opportunities for blocks and even some short-handed points.

Pageau’s matchup against Winnipeg is not great, but it’s still favorable. The Jets have shown that they can be vulnerable down the middle, and Pageau’s two-way game could lead to some sneaky production.

At this price, he’s a great low-risk, high-upside option to balance your lineup and pick up some high-dollar stars.

Alex Laferriere — Los Angeles Kings — Right Wing

• Salary: $3.6k
• Opponent: Dallas
• Projected Points: 7.3

Alex Laferriere is an exciting young player who’s gaining traction with the Kings at the right time because they’re smoking hot.

Priced at $3.6k, he’s projected for 7.3 fantasy points tonight. This makes him a solid mid-range value pick. Laferriere put up 1 assist and 5 shots on goal with a +3 in his last game against Montreal, showing he can be a key contributor when given the chance. He’s not what we’d consider a top-6 winger, but he’s playing on the top-6 which is great for his ice time.

The Kings face Dallas tonight, a team that has been solid defensively but nothing we would call invincible. Laferriere’s ability to find his teammates in critical scoring positions could lead to another strong outing for the young right winger.

With his recent surge in production, we think he’s a sneaky pick to deliver some serious value tonight.

Lock in these NHL DFS Value Picks

Tonight’s 5-game slate offers a healthy mix of bargain plays and some premium options to anchor your lineup. Since we can’t load up our lineups with a bunch of McDavids and Draisaitls, we have to spread the salary out and these are good starting points.

Miles Wood and Alex Iafallo provide excellent salary relief without sacrificing much upside at all, while Nathan MacKinnon brings elite production at a reasonable price to his elite counterparts. Meanwhile, Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Alex Laferriere offer some decent mid-range value to round out your rosters.

With only 5 games on the schedule tonight, finding value is critical. These players could be the difference-makers in your DFS contests.