Friday, December 30, 2016 NHL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| C | Teuvo Teravainen |
| C | Vinnie Hinostroza |
| W | Filip Forsberg |
| W | Jakob Silfverberg |
| W | Joe Pavelski |
| W | Robby Fabbri |
| D | Brent Burns |
| D | Cam Fowler |
| G | Aaron Dell |
| Salary | $55,000 |
| Expected Points | 127.32 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Kesler | ANA | $6,900 | 12.36 | 1.79 |
| Ryan Johansen | NSH | $6,600 | 12.34 | 1.87 |
| Artem Anisimov | CHI | $7,100 | 12.18 | 1.72 |
| Logan Couture | SJ | $6,800 | 9.94 | 1.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinnie Hinostroza | CHI | $3,500 | 8.25 | 2.36 |
| Patrik Berglund | STL | $3,800 | 8.41 | 2.21 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | CAR | $4,500 | 9.64 | 2.14 |
| Antoine Vermette | ANA | $4,300 | 9.12 | 2.12 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Pavelski | SJ | $8,000 | 16.26 | 2.03 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | STL | $8,800 | 14.86 | 1.69 |
| Jakob Silfverberg | ANA | $5,800 | 13.69 | 2.36 |
| Patrick Kane | CHI | $8,600 | 13.16 | 1.53 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | NSH | $5,700 | 13.14 | 2.31 |
| Artemi Panarin | CHI | $7,700 | 13.02 | 1.69 |
| Filip Forsberg | NSH | $6,700 | 12.74 | 1.90 |
| Robby Fabbri | STL | $5,300 | 11.98 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Silfverberg | ANA | $5,800 | 13.69 | 2.36 |
| Derek Ryan | CAR | $3,500 | 8.07 | 2.31 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | NSH | $5,700 | 13.14 | 2.31 |
| Elias Lindholm | CAR | $4,200 | 9.55 | 2.27 |
| Robby Fabbri | STL | $5,300 | 11.98 | 2.26 |
| Kevin Labanc | SJ | $3,700 | 7.64 | 2.06 |
| Nick Ritchie | ANA | $3,700 | 7.51 | 2.03 |
| Joe Pavelski | SJ | $8,000 | 16.26 | 2.03 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | SJ | $8,300 | 19.91 | 2.40 |
| Cam Fowler | ANA | $5,200 | 12.37 | 2.38 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | STL | $5,800 | 10.84 | 1.87 |
| Duncan Keith | CHI | $6,400 | 10.79 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Edmundson | STL | $3,400 | 10.06 | 2.96 |
| Jaccob Slavin | CAR | $4,100 | 9.94 | 2.42 |
| Brent Burns | SJ | $8,300 | 19.91 | 2.40 |
| Cam Fowler | ANA | $5,200 | 12.37 | 2.38 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Dell | SJ | $7,700 | 22.48 | 2.92 |
| Scott Darling | CHI | $8,800 | 20.79 | 2.36 |
| Cam Ward | CAR | $8,300 | 18.44 | 2.22 |
| Juuse Saros | NSH | $7,600 | 17.01 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Dell | SJ | $7,700 | 22.48 | 2.92 |
| Scott Darling | CHI | $8,800 | 20.79 | 2.36 |
| Juuse Saros | NSH | $7,600 | 17.01 | 2.24 |
| Cam Ward | CAR | $8,300 | 18.44 | 2.22 |
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.