Wednesday, December 14, 2016 NHL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| C | Evgeni Malkin |
| C | John Mitchell |
| W | Jakub Voracek |
| W | Alex Chiasson |
| W | Phil Kessel |
| D | Justin Schultz |
| D | Dougie Hamilton |
| G | Chad Johnson |
| Util | Blake Comeau |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 136.49 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PIT | $7,700 | 18.74 | 2.23 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $8,700 | 18.29 | 1.97 |
| Claude Giroux | PHI | $7,300 | 17.36 | 2.17 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $6,500 | 14.75 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Mitchell | COL | $2,800 | 6.97 | 2.32 |
| Brayden Schenn | PHI | $5,800 | 13.47 | 2.28 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PIT | $7,700 | 18.74 | 2.23 |
| Sam Bennett | CGY | $4,700 | 10.45 | 2.22 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakub Voracek | PHI | $7,100 | 20.66 | 2.79 |
| Phil Kessel | PIT | $6,900 | 17.45 | 2.33 |
| Wayne Simmonds | PHI | $7,000 | 15.06 | 2.12 |
| Joe Pavelski | SJ | $7,200 | 15.03 | 1.90 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,300 | 14.57 | 2.08 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CGY | $7,300 | 14.29 | 1.88 |
| Mike Hoffman | OTT | $6,400 | 12.80 | 1.88 |
| Jonathan Drouin | TB | $5,500 | 12.37 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakub Voracek | PHI | $7,100 | 20.66 | 2.79 |
| Bryan Rust | PIT | $4,300 | 8.56 | 2.45 |
| Blake Comeau | COL | $3,900 | 8.04 | 2.36 |
| Phil Kessel | PIT | $6,900 | 17.45 | 2.33 |
| Jonathan Drouin | TB | $5,500 | 12.37 | 2.25 |
| Conor Sheary | PIT | $5,800 | 11.04 | 2.21 |
| Joel Ward | SJ | $4,100 | 7.49 | 2.20 |
| Tim Schaller | BOS | $3,800 | 7.12 | 2.16 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | SJ | $8,600 | 19.48 | 2.35 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CGY | $5,600 | 15.53 | 2.72 |
| Erik Karlsson | CAR | $7,200 | 15.27 | 2.01 |
| Justin Schultz | PIT | $4,400 | 12.81 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Schultz | PIT | $4,400 | 12.81 | 3.20 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CGY | $5,600 | 15.53 | 2.72 |
| David Schlemko | SJ | $3,600 | 7.97 | 2.57 |
| Ivan Provorov | PHI | $4,700 | 10.76 | 2.56 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Johnson | CGY | $7,700 | 28.61 | 3.33 |
| Matt Murray | PIT | $8,300 | 23.72 | 2.61 |
| Steve Mason | PHI | $7,900 | 22.75 | 2.74 |
| Martin Jones | SJ | $7,500 | 18.46 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Johnson | CGY | $7,700 | 28.61 | 3.33 |
| Steve Mason | PHI | $7,900 | 22.75 | 2.74 |
| Matt Murray | PIT | $8,300 | 23.72 | 2.61 |
| Calvin Pickard | COL | $7,100 | 18.37 | 2.35 |
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.