Thursday, December 15, 2016 NHL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| C | Jaden Schwartz |
| C | Aleksander Barkov |
| W | Robby Fabbri |
| W | Trevor Lewis |
| W | Vladimir Tarasenko |
| D | Kevin Klein |
| D | Dan Hamhuis |
| G | Devan Dubnyk |
| Util | Dustin Byfuglien |
| Salary | $49,500 |
| Expected Points | 124.37 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Carter | LA | $6,800 | 16.50 | 2.23 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,200 | 14.57 | 2.21 |
| Aleksander Barkov | FLA | $6,100 | 14.32 | 2.17 |
| Jaden Schwartz | STL | $6,300 | 13.29 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Koivu | MIN | $5,400 | 11.61 | 2.47 |
| Jeff Carter | LA | $6,800 | 16.50 | 2.23 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,200 | 14.57 | 2.21 |
| Devin Shore | DAL | $3,700 | 8.13 | 2.20 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | STL | $7,900 | 21.20 | 2.47 |
| Taylor Hall | NJ | $7,000 | 18.47 | 2.60 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,200 | 15.28 | 2.21 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,300 | 13.33 | 1.90 |
| Jamie Benn | DAL | $7,200 | 13.04 | 1.59 |
| Corey Perry | ANA | $6,800 | 13.03 | 1.79 |
| Robby Fabbri | STL | $4,700 | 13.00 | 2.55 |
| Rickard Rakell | ANA | $6,400 | 12.50 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lewis | LA | $3,600 | 11.84 | 3.04 |
| Jason Zucker | MIN | $4,600 | 11.60 | 2.76 |
| Taylor Hall | NJ | $7,000 | 18.47 | 2.60 |
| Robby Fabbri | STL | $4,700 | 13.00 | 2.55 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | STL | $7,900 | 21.20 | 2.47 |
| Zach Hyman | TOR | $4,000 | 9.57 | 2.45 |
| Kevin Fiala | NSH | $4,100 | 8.66 | 2.41 |
| Ryan Hartman | CHI | $3,600 | 7.81 | 2.37 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Byfuglien | WPG | $6,200 | 13.85 | 2.10 |
| Roman Josi | NSH | $6,400 | 13.52 | 1.99 |
| Drew Doughty | LA | $5,600 | 12.26 | 2.04 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | STL | $5,500 | 11.98 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Brodin | MIN | $4,300 | 9.65 | 2.68 |
| Marc Staal | NYR | $3,500 | 7.49 | 2.42 |
| Alec Martinez | LA | $5,000 | 11.00 | 2.39 |
| Joel Edmundson | STL | $2,900 | 7.13 | 2.30 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devan Dubnyk | MIN | $7,800 | 23.37 | 2.51 |
| Scott Darling | CHI | $7,900 | 22.35 | 2.48 |
| Mike Smith | ARZ | $7,500 | 21.30 | 2.60 |
| Frederik Andersen | TOR | $7,800 | 20.02 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Smith | ARZ | $7,500 | 21.30 | 2.60 |
| Devan Dubnyk | MIN | $7,800 | 23.37 | 2.51 |
| Scott Darling | CHI | $7,900 | 22.35 | 2.48 |
| Thomas Greiss | NYI | $7,200 | 18.85 | 2.39 |
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.