Tuesday, December 13, 2016 NHL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| C | Ryan Kesler |
| C | Derek Ryan |
| W | Brandon Saad |
| W | Robby Fabbri |
| W | Josh Anderson |
| D | Roman Josi |
| D | Ben Hutton |
| G | Devan Dubnyk |
| Util | Viktor Arvidsson |
| Salary | $49,500 |
| Expected Points | 128.93 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Kesler | ANA | $6,900 | 17.09 | 2.44 |
| Logan Couture | SJ | $6,700 | 16.33 | 2.37 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,600 | 14.81 | 2.18 |
| Aleksander Barkov | FLA | $6,300 | 14.00 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Ryan | CAR | $3,100 | 10.90 | 3.30 |
| Ryan Kesler | ANA | $6,900 | 17.09 | 2.44 |
| Mikko Koivu | MIN | $5,400 | 11.35 | 2.42 |
| Logan Couture | SJ | $6,700 | 16.33 | 2.37 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | STL | $7,900 | 19.94 | 2.32 |
| Cam Atkinson | CBJ | $7,200 | 17.03 | 2.47 |
| Joe Pavelski | SJ | $7,400 | 15.29 | 1.94 |
| Rickard Rakell | ANA | $6,400 | 14.82 | 2.56 |
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $8,500 | 14.65 | 1.66 |
| Robby Fabbri | STL | $4,700 | 14.32 | 2.81 |
| Brandon Saad | CBJ | $6,200 | 14.25 | 2.16 |
| Jaden Schwartz | STL | $6,300 | 13.86 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Zucker | MIN | $4,600 | 11.37 | 3.07 |
| Joel Ward | SJ | $4,200 | 9.75 | 2.87 |
| Robby Fabbri | STL | $4,700 | 14.32 | 2.81 |
| Trevor Lewis | LA | $3,100 | 10.83 | 2.78 |
| Anders Lee | NYI | $4,100 | 11.97 | 2.72 |
| Rickard Rakell | ANA | $6,400 | 14.82 | 2.56 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $4,700 | 11.50 | 2.50 |
| Nick Ritchie | ANA | $4,200 | 9.74 | 2.50 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | SJ | $8,600 | 20.34 | 2.45 |
| Roman Josi | NSH | $6,500 | 15.92 | 2.34 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | BUF | $5,600 | 15.34 | 2.95 |
| Cam Fowler | ANA | $5,200 | 13.69 | 2.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaccob Slavin | CAR | $3,900 | 10.88 | 3.11 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | BUF | $5,600 | 15.34 | 2.95 |
| Brett Pesce | CAR | $3,200 | 9.67 | 2.76 |
| Cam Fowler | ANA | $5,200 | 13.69 | 2.74 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devan Dubnyk | MIN | $8,100 | 25.46 | 2.80 |
| Braden Holtby | WSH | $8,000 | 25.18 | 2.65 |
| Jimmy Howard | DET | $8,200 | 23.81 | 2.90 |
| Antti Raanta | NYR | $7,700 | 22.17 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Howard | DET | $8,200 | 23.81 | 2.90 |
| Devan Dubnyk | MIN | $8,100 | 25.46 | 2.80 |
| Braden Holtby | WSH | $8,000 | 25.18 | 2.65 |
| Ryan Miller | VAN | $7,300 | 21.25 | 2.62 |
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.