Monday, December 12, 2016 NHL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| C | Sidney Crosby |
| C | Andrew Shaw |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| W | Phil Kessel |
| W | Shane Doan |
| D | Justin Schultz |
| D | Alex Goligoski |
| G | Carey Price |
| Util | Zach Redmond |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 133.29 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $8,500 | 21.66 | 2.33 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PIT | $7,400 | 19.82 | 2.36 |
| Andrew Shaw | MTL | $4,300 | 10.42 | 2.31 |
| David Krejci | BOS | $6,100 | 9.17 | 1.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrey Mitchell | MTL | $3,200 | 7.91 | 2.40 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PIT | $7,400 | 19.82 | 2.36 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $8,500 | 21.66 | 2.33 |
| Andrew Shaw | MTL | $4,300 | 10.42 | 2.31 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Kessel | PIT | $6,800 | 17.71 | 2.36 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,200 | 16.14 | 2.31 |
| Max Pacioretty | MTL | $7,300 | 14.10 | 2.01 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PIT | $7,000 | 13.72 | 1.88 |
| Conor Sheary | PIT | $5,700 | 12.35 | 2.47 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,500 | 11.63 | 1.66 |
| Alexander Radulov | MTL | $6,300 | 11.28 | 1.82 |
| Radim Vrbata | ARZ | $5,100 | 10.72 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conor Sheary | PIT | $5,700 | 12.35 | 2.47 |
| Phil Kessel | PIT | $6,800 | 17.71 | 2.36 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,200 | 16.14 | 2.31 |
| Radim Vrbata | ARZ | $5,100 | 10.72 | 2.19 |
| Bryan Rust | PIT | $4,000 | 7.61 | 2.18 |
| Phillip Danault | MTL | $3,300 | 7.64 | 2.18 |
| Shane Doan | ARZ | $4,100 | 9.27 | 2.11 |
| Scott Wilson | PIT | $3,700 | 6.74 | 2.04 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PIT | $6,700 | 14.33 | 1.99 |
| Justin Schultz | PIT | $4,300 | 12.78 | 3.19 |
| Alex Goligoski | ARZ | $3,900 | 10.88 | 2.53 |
| Zach Redmond | MTL | $2,600 | 9.61 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Redmond | MTL | $2,600 | 9.61 | 3.20 |
| Justin Schultz | PIT | $4,300 | 12.78 | 3.19 |
| Ian Cole | PIT | $4,000 | 9.46 | 2.63 |
| Alex Goligoski | ARZ | $3,900 | 10.88 | 2.53 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carey Price | MTL | $8,200 | 24.82 | 2.43 |
| Matt Murray | PIT | $8,500 | 22.60 | 2.51 |
| Mike Smith | ARZ | $6,900 | 17.06 | 2.06 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $7,200 | 12.66 | 1.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Murray | PIT | $8,500 | 22.60 | 2.51 |
| Carey Price | MTL | $8,200 | 24.82 | 2.43 |
| Mike Smith | ARZ | $6,900 | 17.06 | 2.06 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $7,200 | 12.66 | 1.41 |
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.