Wednesday, December 7, 2016 NHL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| C | David Krejci |
| C | Mikko Koivu |
| W | Tim Schaller |
| W | Zach Hyman |
| W | Mike Hoffman |
| D | Jared Spurgeon |
| D | Dion Phaneuf |
| G | Devan Dubnyk |
| Util | Erik Karlsson |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 118.48 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Kesler | ANA | $6,500 | 14.94 | 2.17 |
| Logan Couture | SJ | $6,800 | 14.84 | 2.15 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,300 | 13.81 | 2.16 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | WSH | $6,900 | 13.28 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Koivu | MIN | $4,900 | 11.92 | 2.54 |
| David Krejci | BOS | $6,200 | 13.12 | 2.22 |
| Ryan Kesler | ANA | $6,500 | 14.94 | 2.17 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,300 | 13.81 | 2.16 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Hoffman | OTT | $6,500 | 15.10 | 2.22 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,900 | 13.37 | 2.06 |
| Mark Stone | OTT | $5,700 | 13.03 | 2.01 |
| Joe Pavelski | SJ | $7,400 | 12.94 | 1.66 |
| James van Riemsdyk | TOR | $6,600 | 12.53 | 1.72 |
| Charlie Coyle | MIN | $5,500 | 11.71 | 2.30 |
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $8,400 | 11.26 | 1.29 |
| David Backes | BOS | $5,300 | 10.84 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Schaller | BOS | $3,600 | 7.60 | 2.45 |
| Nino Niederreiter | MIN | $4,300 | 10.08 | 2.34 |
| Joel Ward | SJ | $4,200 | 7.84 | 2.31 |
| Charlie Coyle | MIN | $5,500 | 11.71 | 2.30 |
| Mike Hoffman | OTT | $6,500 | 15.10 | 2.22 |
| Jason Zucker | MIN | $4,400 | 8.19 | 2.21 |
| Zach Hyman | TOR | $4,000 | 8.54 | 2.19 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,900 | 13.37 | 2.06 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | CAR | $7,400 | 16.19 | 2.13 |
| Brent Burns | SJ | $8,400 | 15.78 | 1.92 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,200 | 11.73 | 2.13 |
| Jared Spurgeon | MIN | $4,900 | 11.46 | 2.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dion Phaneuf | OTT | $4,700 | 10.86 | 2.58 |
| Jonas Brodin | MIN | $4,100 | 8.89 | 2.47 |
| Jared Spurgeon | MIN | $4,900 | 11.46 | 2.44 |
| Cam Fowler | ANA | $5,100 | 10.84 | 2.21 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devan Dubnyk | MIN | $7,700 | 23.69 | 2.63 |
| Braden Holtby | WSH | $8,000 | 23.40 | 2.44 |
| John Gibson | ANA | $8,000 | 20.49 | 2.36 |
| Cam Ward | CAR | $7,300 | 20.33 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devan Dubnyk | MIN | $7,700 | 23.69 | 2.63 |
| Cam Ward | CAR | $7,300 | 20.33 | 2.45 |
| Braden Holtby | WSH | $8,000 | 23.40 | 2.44 |
| John Gibson | ANA | $8,000 | 20.49 | 2.36 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.