Correlated Snipe #1 – Nikita Kucherov – Steven Stamkos – Brayden Point
The Lightning are a pricey way to stack a lineup; but when the spot is too juicy, why not try to win a tournament? The Lightning are fighting for their playoff lives every game they play. Simple as that. Also take into account that the Wild are not very good, and that the Lightning are at home. This is a very simple analysis, and I don’t regret it. Sometimes simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication. Jam the Lightning, and either win a ton or lose. We are here to win tournaments. The Lightning need every point they can get, and the Wild are thinking about their all-star break vacations.
Oct 21, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) celebrates his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Correlated Snipe #2 – Nick Suzuki – Cole Caufield – Juraj Slafkovsky
The Canadiens are in a great spot in Ottawa against a Senators team that cannot defend anyone. The Senstors’ goaltending has been pretty inconsistent this year, and their defense can’t get in front of anyone either. Montreal’s top line has recently introduced Juraj Slafkovsky, and the chemistry is slowly getting there. This stack is going to be super affordable and is in a great matchup. A great spot with high upside. People don’t like stacking the Canadiens either, so ownership may be slightly lower than it should be. A lot of pretty bad fantasy spots tonight for good teams, so I am taking advantage of playing a stack that everyone hates.
Grinder #1 – Zach Benson – Projected top line against a terrible Chicago team. This kid can play, and should fly under the radar with giant Tuch and Thompson there with him.
Bankroll Grinder – I haven’t looked at the odds yet, I am busy! But, I’d go with a 2 leg parlay of Ottawa/Montreal over 6.5, and Buffalo -1.5 over the Blackhawks.
