Unfortunately, the Quick Pick’s cashing streak ended at four straight after going just one out of three on Tuesday night. Luckily we built up a war chest last week, so we’ve still got armies to fight with on Wednesday night. Our options tonight are limited, with only a two-game slate on the docket. Let’s dial in to make sure that we build our first banger in 2024. Here are my three best NHL Underdog Fantasy Picks for January 3.
The Quick Pick: Daily NHL Underdog Fantasy Pick ’em Picks for January 3
Tyler Toffoli Higher Than 0.5 Assists (1.25x Odds)
The New Jersey Devils start their 2024 off, sitting just two points off the pace for a wildcard spot. Veteran winger Tyler Toffoli has tallied 15 goals and 12 assists and gets a shot against a division rival tonight. Just three days ago, Toffoli put two apples on the box score against a very tough Boston Bruins team.
Tyler also has a knack for dropping assists on the Capitals, logging three in his last five against them. With a spicy bounty on Toffoli, let’s put an apple in our basket with our first NHL Underdog entry. Go ahead and press Higher Than 0.5 Assists for Tyler Toffoli against the Capitals.
Morgan Rielly Higher Than 0.5 Points
With our second NHL Underdog entry on Wednesday night, we’re turning to Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly. His name will be familiar to Quick Pick readers as we’ve come to rely on him more often than not. On Wednesday, Rielly and the Leafs make the trek to Anaheim to square off with the Ducks.
He finished off his 2023 with five points in his previous four games. Meanwhile, Anaheim’s lost four of their last five. So, this looks to be a prime spot for Morgan to get going in 2024. Let’s entrust blue-liner Morgan Rielly to go Higher Than 0.5 Points in Anaheim on Wednesday night.
Frank Vatrano Higher Than 0.5 Points
We’re staying out West in the Leafs and Ducks matchup with our third NHL Underdog entry on Wednesday night. Like Rielly above, loyal Quick Pick readers will absolutely recognize our old pal Frank Vatrano. Unfortunately, the Ducks have fallen on hard times lately.
But Frank Vatrano is in the midst of three goals in his last four games stretch. Tonight, Vatrano’s opposition plays the Swiss Cheese style of defense which should open the door of opportunity for a point. Like grains of sand through the hourglass, a Vatrano point is what we need this time. Go ahead and mash the Higher Than 0.5 Points button for Frank Vatrano and let’s cash this banger!
Best Ways to Build Your Wednesday Card
-Play all three players together using the “Standard” option on Underdog for a 7.5x winner
-Play all three players together using the “Insured” option on Underdog for a chance at a 3.75x winner for all three, or a 1.25x winner for getting two out of three.