Monday, January 2, 2017 NHL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| C | Bo Horvat |
| C | Patrice Bergeron |
| W | Ryan Spooner |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| W | Sven Baertschi |
| D | Tyson Barrie |
| D | Torey Krug |
| G | Tuukka Rask |
| Util | Adam Henrique |
| Salary | $49,200 |
| Expected Points | 120.17 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $6,100 | 12.66 | 1.98 |
| David Krejci | BOS | $5,900 | 12.54 | 2.09 |
| Matt Duchene | COL | $5,700 | 12.00 | 1.76 |
| Bo Horvat | VAN | $4,600 | 11.27 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | VAN | $4,600 | 11.27 | 2.35 |
| David Krejci | BOS | $5,900 | 12.54 | 2.09 |
| Adam Henrique | NJ | $4,900 | 10.44 | 2.09 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $6,100 | 12.66 | 1.98 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sven Baertschi | VAN | $4,500 | 12.46 | 2.77 |
| Ryan Spooner | BOS | $4,300 | 11.83 | 2.52 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,700 | 11.81 | 1.76 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,500 | 10.12 | 1.49 |
| Loui Eriksson | VAN | $4,200 | 10.05 | 1.83 |
| P.A. Parenteau | NJ | $4,000 | 9.47 | 1.89 |
| Kyle Palmieri | NJ | $4,700 | 9.40 | 1.74 |
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $4,400 | 7.90 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sven Baertschi | VAN | $4,500 | 12.46 | 2.77 |
| Ryan Spooner | BOS | $4,300 | 11.83 | 2.52 |
| Markus Granlund | VAN | $3,100 | 7.09 | 2.09 |
| P.A. Parenteau | NJ | $4,000 | 9.47 | 1.89 |
| Frank Vatrano | BOS | $3,800 | 7.15 | 1.83 |
| Loui Eriksson | VAN | $4,200 | 10.05 | 1.83 |
| Blake Comeau | COL | $3,600 | 6.10 | 1.79 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,700 | 11.81 | 1.76 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Barrie | COL | $4,600 | 13.60 | 2.72 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,400 | 12.74 | 2.20 |
| Zdeno Chara | BOS | $4,200 | 9.80 | 2.23 |
| Alexander Edler | VAN | $4,000 | 9.21 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Barrie | COL | $4,600 | 13.60 | 2.72 |
| Francois Beauchemin | COL | $4,000 | 7.84 | 2.24 |
| Zdeno Chara | BOS | $4,200 | 9.80 | 2.23 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,400 | 12.74 | 2.20 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,100 | 23.36 | 2.62 |
| Ryan Miller | VAN | $7,800 | 18.01 | 2.25 |
| Cory Schneider | NJ | $7,500 | 12.78 | 1.49 |
| Calvin Pickard | COL | $7,200 | 6.85 | 0.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,100 | 23.36 | 2.62 |
| Ryan Miller | VAN | $7,800 | 18.01 | 2.25 |
| Cory Schneider | NJ | $7,500 | 12.78 | 1.49 |
| Calvin Pickard | COL | $7,200 | 6.85 | 0.89 |
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.