Friday, December 9, 2016 NHL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| C | Henrik Zetterberg |
| C | Ryan Kesler |
| W | Charlie Coyle |
| W | Anthony Mantha |
| W | Jason Zucker |
| D | Kyle Quincey |
| D | Rasmus Ristolainen |
| G | Devan Dubnyk |
| Util | Michael Cammalleri |
| Salary | $49,200 |
| Expected Points | 131.97 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $8,300 | 17.04 | 1.98 |
| Ryan Kesler | ANA | $6,400 | 15.52 | 2.25 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,400 | 15.38 | 2.26 |
| Logan Couture | SJ | $6,700 | 15.38 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Koivu | MIN | $5,300 | 12.47 | 2.65 |
| Travis Zajac | NJ | $5,500 | 12.87 | 2.52 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,400 | 15.38 | 2.26 |
| Logan Couture | SJ | $6,700 | 15.38 | 2.26 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hall | NJ | $6,900 | 19.39 | 2.66 |
| Michael Cammalleri | NJ | $5,400 | 18.57 | 3.38 |
| Joe Pavelski | SJ | $7,600 | 16.12 | 2.07 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $6,300 | 15.71 | 2.58 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | STL | $7,900 | 15.27 | 1.78 |
| Jaden Schwartz | STL | $6,300 | 14.52 | 2.34 |
| Brandon Saad | CBJ | $6,200 | 13.19 | 2.00 |
| Charlie Coyle | MIN | $5,800 | 13.09 | 2.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Cammalleri | NJ | $5,400 | 18.57 | 3.38 |
| Jason Zucker | MIN | $4,400 | 10.01 | 2.70 |
| Taylor Hall | NJ | $6,900 | 19.39 | 2.66 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $6,300 | 15.71 | 2.58 |
| Charlie Coyle | MIN | $5,800 | 13.09 | 2.57 |
| Anthony Mantha | DET | $5,000 | 10.40 | 2.36 |
| Jaden Schwartz | STL | $6,300 | 14.52 | 2.34 |
| Milan Lucic | EDM | $6,000 | 12.85 | 2.29 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | SJ | $8,500 | 17.96 | 2.19 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | BUF | $5,600 | 15.88 | 3.05 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | STL | $5,400 | 13.12 | 2.39 |
| Cam Fowler | ANA | $5,100 | 11.33 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmus Ristolainen | BUF | $5,600 | 15.88 | 3.05 |
| Kyle Quincey | NJ | $3,100 | 9.32 | 2.66 |
| Jake McCabe | BUF | $3,500 | 7.91 | 2.64 |
| Jonas Brodin | MIN | $4,100 | 8.94 | 2.48 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devan Dubnyk | MIN | $7,900 | 26.47 | 2.94 |
| Philipp Grubauer | WSH | $7,800 | 22.44 | 2.84 |
| Antti Raanta | NYR | $7,300 | 20.00 | 2.30 |
| Keith Kinkaid | NJ | $7,200 | 19.06 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devan Dubnyk | MIN | $7,900 | 26.47 | 2.94 |
| Philipp Grubauer | WSH | $7,800 | 22.44 | 2.84 |
| Keith Kinkaid | NJ | $7,200 | 19.06 | 2.51 |
| Antti Raanta | NYR | $7,300 | 20.00 | 2.30 |
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.