Sunday, January 1, 2017 NHL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| C | Auston Matthews |
| C | Kyle Turris |
| W | Anthony Mantha |
| W | Justin Williams |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| W | William Nylander |
| D | Matt Hunwick |
| D | Dion Phaneuf |
| G | Frederik Andersen |
| Salary | $54,600 |
| Expected Points | 127.25 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,300 | 17.87 | 2.45 |
| Nazem Kadri | TOR | $6,700 | 12.16 | 1.82 |
| Kyle Turris | OTT | $5,800 | 10.75 | 1.85 |
| Brayden Schenn | PHI | $6,000 | 10.62 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,300 | 17.87 | 2.45 |
| Kyle Turris | OTT | $5,800 | 10.75 | 1.85 |
| Nazem Kadri | TOR | $6,700 | 12.16 | 1.82 |
| Brayden Schenn | PHI | $6,000 | 10.62 | 1.77 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $8,800 | 15.47 | 1.76 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $5,700 | 12.69 | 2.23 |
| Anthony Mantha | DET | $4,900 | 12.09 | 2.47 |
| Thomas Vanek | DET | $5,300 | 11.70 | 2.21 |
| Jakob Silfverberg | ANA | $5,900 | 11.67 | 1.98 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $5,000 | 11.45 | 2.29 |
| Jakub Voracek | PHI | $7,300 | 10.84 | 1.48 |
| T.J. Oshie | WSH | $6,300 | 10.22 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Mantha | DET | $4,900 | 12.09 | 2.47 |
| Zach Hyman | TOR | $4,200 | 10.05 | 2.39 |
| Tom Pyatt | OTT | $3,000 | 6.89 | 2.30 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $5,000 | 11.45 | 2.29 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $5,700 | 12.69 | 2.23 |
| Thomas Vanek | DET | $5,300 | 11.70 | 2.21 |
| Connor Brown | TOR | $3,700 | 7.85 | 2.12 |
| Jakob Silfverberg | ANA | $5,900 | 11.67 | 1.98 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | WSH | $5,800 | 13.20 | 2.28 |
| Cam Fowler | ANA | $5,200 | 12.73 | 2.45 |
| Jake Gardiner | TOR | $4,800 | 11.60 | 2.42 |
| Erik Karlsson | CAR | $7,600 | 11.51 | 1.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dmitry Orlov | WSH | $4,000 | 10.99 | 2.75 |
| Cam Fowler | ANA | $5,200 | 12.73 | 2.45 |
| Jake Gardiner | TOR | $4,800 | 11.60 | 2.42 |
| Nikita Zaitsev | TOR | $4,200 | 10.07 | 2.40 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | TOR | $9,100 | 29.99 | 3.30 |
| Braden Holtby | WSH | $9,400 | 20.75 | 2.21 |
| John Gibson | ANA | $8,500 | 13.47 | 1.58 |
| Steve Mason | PHI | $8,500 | 12.90 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | TOR | $9,100 | 29.99 | 3.30 |
| Braden Holtby | WSH | $9,400 | 20.75 | 2.21 |
| John Gibson | ANA | $8,500 | 13.47 | 1.58 |
| Mike Condon | OTT | $8,200 | 12.79 | 1.56 |
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.