Monday, December 19, 2016 NHL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| C | Dylan Larkin |
| C | Brayden Schenn |
| W | Johnny Gaudreau |
| W | Zach Hyman |
| W | Derek Ryan |
| D | Alex Pietrangelo |
| D | Joel Edmundson |
| G | Steve Mason |
| Util | Rickard Rakell |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 129.43 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,400 | 16.23 | 2.39 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $6,200 | 15.53 | 2.43 |
| Brayden Schenn | PHI | $6,100 | 14.51 | 2.34 |
| Claude Giroux | PHI | $7,300 | 14.49 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Letestu | EDM | $4,100 | 10.62 | 2.72 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $6,200 | 15.53 | 2.43 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,400 | 16.23 | 2.39 |
| Mike Fisher | NSH | $4,900 | 11.04 | 2.35 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Gaudreau | CGY | $7,100 | 20.58 | 2.71 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | STL | $7,900 | 17.67 | 2.01 |
| Rickard Rakell | ANA | $6,400 | 17.01 | 2.83 |
| Jakub Voracek | PHI | $7,100 | 16.51 | 2.23 |
| Jakob Silfverberg | ANA | $5,900 | 13.41 | 2.31 |
| Robby Fabbri | STL | $5,000 | 13.29 | 2.61 |
| Zach Hyman | TOR | $4,500 | 12.37 | 3.17 |
| Wayne Simmonds | PHI | $6,900 | 12.26 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Hyman | TOR | $4,500 | 12.37 | 3.17 |
| Derek Ryan | CAR | $4,000 | 10.58 | 3.02 |
| Kris Versteeg | CGY | $4,500 | 10.85 | 2.93 |
| Rickard Rakell | ANA | $6,400 | 17.01 | 2.83 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CGY | $7,100 | 20.58 | 2.71 |
| Robby Fabbri | STL | $5,000 | 13.29 | 2.61 |
| Jakob Silfverberg | ANA | $5,900 | 13.41 | 2.31 |
| Thomas Vanek | DET | $5,400 | 11.31 | 2.26 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dougie Hamilton | CGY | $5,800 | 13.78 | 2.42 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | STL | $5,400 | 13.40 | 2.35 |
| Cam Fowler | ANA | $5,500 | 13.25 | 2.60 |
| Andrej Sekera | EDM | $4,800 | 12.02 | 2.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Edmundson | STL | $2,900 | 9.74 | 3.04 |
| Brett Pesce | CAR | $3,400 | 10.38 | 2.97 |
| Jaccob Slavin | CAR | $4,200 | 10.03 | 2.87 |
| Andrej Sekera | EDM | $4,800 | 12.02 | 2.79 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Mason | PHI | $7,800 | 20.65 | 2.46 |
| Frederik Andersen | TOR | $7,500 | 20.25 | 2.25 |
| Mike Smith | ARZ | $7,400 | 20.11 | 2.45 |
| John Gibson | ANA | $7,700 | 18.21 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Mason | PHI | $7,800 | 20.65 | 2.46 |
| Mike Smith | ARZ | $7,400 | 20.11 | 2.45 |
| Frederik Andersen | TOR | $7,500 | 20.25 | 2.25 |
| Cam Ward | CAR | $7,500 | 17.43 | 2.13 |
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.