Saturday, December 17, 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 | Valtteri Filppula |
| W | Justin Williams |
| W | Derek Ryan |
| W | Kevin Fiala |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| D | Justin Faulk |
| G | Mike Smith |
| Util | Brayden Schenn |
| Salary | $49,100 |
| Expected Points | 127.95 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PIT | $7,600 | 19.63 | 2.34 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $8,600 | 17.57 | 1.89 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,700 | 17.51 | 2.47 |
| Claude Giroux | PHI | $7,300 | 15.84 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Letestu | EDM | $4,100 | 10.80 | 2.77 |
| Valtteri Filppula | TB | $4,700 | 12.65 | 2.75 |
| Devin Shore | DAL | $3,700 | 9.64 | 2.61 |
| Mikko Koivu | MIN | $5,500 | 12.09 | 2.57 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakub Voracek | PHI | $7,100 | 19.97 | 2.70 |
| Max Pacioretty | MTL | $7,000 | 16.73 | 2.32 |
| Rickard Rakell | ANA | $6,400 | 16.24 | 2.71 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | STL | $7,900 | 16.14 | 1.83 |
| Taylor Hall | NJ | $6,900 | 15.63 | 2.20 |
| Wayne Simmonds | PHI | $6,900 | 15.63 | 2.20 |
| Phil Kessel | PIT | $6,800 | 15.01 | 2.00 |
| Rick Nash | NYR | $6,600 | 14.68 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Ryan | CAR | $3,800 | 11.10 | 3.36 |
| Jason Zucker | MIN | $5,100 | 12.75 | 3.04 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $4,900 | 13.88 | 2.95 |
| Bryan Rust | PIT | $4,700 | 9.82 | 2.81 |
| Rickard Rakell | ANA | $6,400 | 16.24 | 2.71 |
| Jakub Voracek | PHI | $7,100 | 19.97 | 2.70 |
| Conor Sheary | PIT | $6,000 | 14.00 | 2.69 |
| Jonathan Drouin | TB | $5,700 | 14.51 | 2.64 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | CAR | $7,100 | 18.24 | 2.40 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | BUF | $6,000 | 15.88 | 2.94 |
| Victor Hedman | TB | $5,700 | 14.41 | 2.18 |
| Justin Schultz | PIT | $4,700 | 13.76 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Schultz | PIT | $4,700 | 13.76 | 3.44 |
| Jonas Brodin | MIN | $4,400 | 10.86 | 3.02 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | BUF | $6,000 | 15.88 | 2.94 |
| Jaccob Slavin | CAR | $4,000 | 10.00 | 2.86 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Mason | PHI | $7,800 | 22.60 | 2.69 |
| Braden Holtby | WSH | $7,500 | 22.04 | 2.32 |
| Anders Nilsson | BUF | $7,600 | 20.53 | 2.60 |
| Scott Darling | CHI | $7,600 | 20.11 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Mason | PHI | $7,800 | 22.60 | 2.69 |
| Anders Nilsson | BUF | $7,600 | 20.53 | 2.60 |
| Keith Kinkaid | NJ | $7,200 | 18.38 | 2.42 |
| Mike Smith | ARZ | $7,200 | 19.43 | 2.37 |
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.