NHL DFS Picks: DraftKings Top Plays and Strategy for Tuesday, November 4 (2025)

NHL DFS Picks: DraftKings Top Plays and Strategy for Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Core Issue: Maximizing your fantasy hockey team's potential with strategic DraftKings picks.

Emotional Teaser: But here's where it gets controversial... Uncover the hidden gems among the NHL's top players on Tuesday night.

Key Insights:

• High-Payout Potential: Explore the best DraftKings options for Tuesday's 10-game NHL slate, including strong stacking possibilities.
• Goalie Spotlight: Discover why Filip Gustavsson (MIN vs. NSH) and Lukas Dostal (ANA vs. FLA) are top picks for their respective matchups.
• Value Plays: Uncover hidden gems like Jason Robertson (DAL vs. EDM), Bo Horvat (NYI vs. BOS), and J.T. Miller (NYR vs. CAR) who offer excellent value at their price points.
• Forward Line Stacking: Dive into the Minnesota Wild vs. Nashville Predators matchup, featuring Kirill Kaprizov, Marco Rossi, and Marcus Johansson.
• Defensive Excellence: Analyze Cale Makar (COL vs. TBL), Matthew Schaefer (NYI vs. BOS), and Jacob Trouba (ANA vs. FLA) for their offensive and defensive prowess.

Schedule Overview:

Tuesday's schedule boasts 10 games, with varying start times. Four games begin at 7:00 p.m. EST, two at 8:00 p.m., one at 9:30 p.m., and three in the 10:00-10:30 p.m. slot. DraftKings odds and lines are provided for reference.

Tools for Success:

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Matchup Analysis:

• Biggest Favorites: Minnesota (vs. Nashville), Vegas (vs. Detroit), NY Islanders (vs. Boston), and Montreal (vs. Philadelphia) are the top Moneyline favorites.
• Over/Under Goals: Five matchups feature an over/under of 6.5 goals: Mammoth-Sabres, Bruins-Islanders, Lightning-Avalanche, Panthers-Ducks, and Red Wings-Golden Knights. Oilers-Stars and Predators-Wild are projected for 6.0 goals, while the remaining games anticipate 5.5 goals.

Goalie Recommendations:

• Filip Gustavsson (MIN vs. NSH): Gustavsson's strong performance against Vancouver (26 saves, 5-2 win) and his 2-0-0 record against Nashville last season make him a top DFS pick at $8,400.
• Lukas Dostal (ANA vs. FLA): Dostal's recent success (4 wins in 5 games, 146/157 saves) and his strong performance against Florida (31 saves, 3-2 shootout win) make him a valuable option at $7,400.

Value Plays and One-Offs:

• Jason Robertson (DAL vs. EDM): Despite a goal drought, Robertson's assists and shots on net make him a potential breakout candidate against the Oilers at $7,400.
• Bo Horvat (NYI vs. BOS): Horvat's productivity (7 goals, 13 points, 40 shots) and strong performance against the Bruins make him a solid pick at $6,800.
• J.T. Miller (NYR vs. CAR): Miller's recent goal and assist totals make him a solid value play at $6,300.
• Trevor Zegras (PHI at MTL): Zegras' offensive surge (4 goals, 8 points, 15 shots) and history against the Canadiens make him a potential value play at $4,100.

Forward Line Stacking:

• Wild vs. Predators: Kirill Kaprizov, Marco Rossi, and Marcus Johansson form a potent Minnesota Wild forward line against a Nashville Predators team playing the second half of a back-to-back.

Defensive Excellence:

• Cale Makar (COL vs. TBL): Makar's point streak (2 goals, 9 assists, 16 shots, 12 blocks) and strong performance against Colorado make him a top DFS pick at $7,800.
• Matthew Schaefer (NYI vs. BOS): Schaefer's rookie success (5 assists, 10 points, 36 shots, 12 blocks) and strong performance against Columbus make him a valuable option at $5,500.
• Jacob Trouba (ANA vs. FLA): Trouba's offensive surge (2 goals, 5 assists, 12 shots, 13 blocks) and category coverage make him an intriguing value play at $4,700.

Disclaimer: The author(s) may participate in daily fantasy contests using players mentioned in this article. Their lineups may differ from the recommended picks.