Tuesday, January 17, 2017 NHL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
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| C | Vincent Trocheck |
| C | Tyler Bozak |
| W | Zack Smith |
| W | Elias Lindholm |
| W | Mats Zuccarello |
| W | Mitchell Marner |
| D | Dougie Hamilton |
| D | Nick Holden |
| G | John Gibson |
| Salary | $54,300 |
| Expected Points | 146.12 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bozak | TOR | $5,500 | 16.95 | 3.08 |
| Vincent Trocheck | FLA | $6,600 | 16.45 | 2.49 |
| Eric Staal | MIN | $6,600 | 15.95 | 2.42 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | BUF | $6,300 | 15.10 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bozak | TOR | $5,500 | 16.95 | 3.08 |
| Vincent Trocheck | FLA | $6,600 | 16.45 | 2.49 |
| Eric Staal | MIN | $6,600 | 15.95 | 2.42 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | BUF | $6,300 | 15.10 | 2.40 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikael Granlund | MIN | $6,500 | 17.55 | 2.70 |
| Mitchell Marner | TOR | $6,500 | 16.77 | 2.58 |
| Patrick Kane | CHI | $8,600 | 16.73 | 1.95 |
| James van Riemsdyk | TOR | $7,400 | 16.27 | 2.20 |
| Elias Lindholm | CAR | $4,700 | 15.52 | 3.30 |
| Mats Zuccarello | NYR | $6,500 | 14.80 | 2.28 |
| Chris Kreider | NYR | $6,800 | 14.54 | 2.14 |
| Taylor Hall | NJ | $7,100 | 14.37 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Lindholm | CAR | $4,700 | 15.52 | 3.30 |
| Zack Smith | OTT | $4,700 | 14.03 | 2.98 |
| Tom Pyatt | OTT | $3,300 | 9.37 | 2.84 |
| Brock McGinn | CAR | $3,800 | 10.59 | 2.79 |
| Jason Zucker | MIN | $5,200 | 14.31 | 2.75 |
| Mikael Granlund | MIN | $6,500 | 17.55 | 2.70 |
| Ryan Hartman | CHI | $4,300 | 11.53 | 2.68 |
| Tyler Ennis | BUF | $4,500 | 11.65 | 2.59 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dougie Hamilton | CGY | $6,100 | 13.72 | 2.25 |
| Duncan Keith | CHI | $6,600 | 13.24 | 2.01 |
| Justin Faulk | CAR | $6,000 | 12.82 | 2.14 |
| Ryan McDonagh | NYR | $5,800 | 12.73 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Clendening | NYR | $3,500 | 8.91 | 2.55 |
| Michal Kempny | CHI | $3,400 | 8.34 | 2.45 |
| Tyson Barrie | COL | $5,200 | 12.41 | 2.39 |
| Francois Beauchemin | COL | $3,700 | 8.82 | 2.38 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | ANA | $9,100 | 27.94 | 3.07 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | CBJ | $9,300 | 26.41 | 2.84 |
| Ryan Miller | VAN | $8,300 | 24.76 | 2.98 |
| Frederik Andersen | TOR | $8,900 | 23.81 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | ANA | $9,100 | 27.94 | 3.07 |
| Ryan Miller | VAN | $8,300 | 24.76 | 2.98 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | CBJ | $9,300 | 26.41 | 2.84 |
| Carter Hutton | STL | $8,000 | 21.90 | 2.74 |
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.