Saturday, December 10, 2016 NHL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| C | Nathan MacKinnon |
| C | Mike Ribeiro |
| W | Wayne Simmonds |
| W | Brett Ritchie |
| W | Jakub Voracek |
| D | Justin Schultz |
| D | Erik Karlsson |
| G | Chad Johnson |
| Util | Trevor Lewis |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 136.00 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Giroux | PHI | $7,300 | 18.54 | 2.35 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $8,600 | 18.04 | 1.94 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PIT | $7,400 | 17.37 | 2.07 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $6,400 | 15.67 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Ryan | CAR | $3,100 | 8.00 | 2.42 |
| Claude Giroux | PHI | $7,300 | 18.54 | 2.35 |
| Matt Cullen | PIT | $3,700 | 8.39 | 2.33 |
| Aleksander Barkov | FLA | $6,100 | 14.86 | 2.29 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,200 | 18.90 | 2.70 |
| Jakub Voracek | PHI | $7,000 | 18.44 | 2.56 |
| Mike Hoffman | OTT | $6,500 | 17.50 | 2.57 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PIT | $7,100 | 15.34 | 2.10 |
| Mark Stone | OTT | $5,700 | 15.34 | 2.36 |
| Cam Atkinson | CBJ | $7,000 | 15.27 | 2.25 |
| Wayne Simmonds | PHI | $6,900 | 14.91 | 2.04 |
| Phil Kessel | PIT | $6,700 | 14.65 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris VandeVelde | PHI | $3,200 | 9.06 | 2.92 |
| Sam Gagner | CBJ | $4,400 | 13.25 | 2.88 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,200 | 18.90 | 2.70 |
| Andrew Shaw | MTL | $4,300 | 11.57 | 2.57 |
| Mike Hoffman | OTT | $6,500 | 17.50 | 2.57 |
| Jakub Voracek | PHI | $7,000 | 18.44 | 2.56 |
| Tim Schaller | BOS | $3,600 | 7.76 | 2.50 |
| Conor Sheary | PIT | $5,400 | 12.29 | 2.46 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | CAR | $7,500 | 18.90 | 2.49 |
| Brent Burns | SJ | $8,500 | 18.27 | 2.23 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | WPG | $6,100 | 14.96 | 2.27 |
| Roman Josi | NSH | $6,600 | 14.72 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Oleksiak | DAL | $3,500 | 12.02 | 4.01 |
| Justin Schultz | PIT | $3,700 | 14.12 | 3.53 |
| Ian Cole | PIT | $4,000 | 11.27 | 3.13 |
| Dion Phaneuf | OTT | $4,700 | 12.44 | 2.96 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Johnson | CGY | $7,600 | 28.60 | 3.36 |
| Aaron Dell | SJ | $7,900 | 22.47 | 2.92 |
| Carey Price | MTL | $8,400 | 22.35 | 2.19 |
| Steve Mason | PHI | $7,900 | 22.25 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Johnson | CGY | $7,600 | 28.60 | 3.36 |
| Aaron Dell | SJ | $7,900 | 22.47 | 2.92 |
| Steve Mason | PHI | $7,900 | 22.25 | 2.75 |
| Mike Condon | OTT | $7,300 | 22.00 | 2.72 |
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.