Friday, February 17, 2017 NHL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of DraftKings (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the NHL DraftKings Optimizer.
| C | Evgeni Malkin |
| C | Brandon Dubinsky |
| W | Boone Jenner |
| W | Elias Lindholm |
| W | Jonathan Huberdeau |
| D | Hampus Lindholm |
| D | Kris Letang |
| G | John Gibson |
| Util | Sebastian Aho |
| Salary | $49,500 |
| Expected Points | 134.24 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PIT | $7,700 | 16.96 | 1.99 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $8,500 | 13.51 | 1.54 |
| Brandon Dubinsky | CBJ | $4,600 | 13.35 | 2.62 |
| Vincent Trocheck | FLA | $6,100 | 13.33 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Dubinsky | CBJ | $4,600 | 13.35 | 2.62 |
| Vincent Trocheck | FLA | $6,100 | 13.33 | 2.15 |
| Jordan Staal | CAR | $4,900 | 11.74 | 2.13 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PIT | $7,700 | 16.96 | 1.99 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Huberdeau | FLA | $5,700 | 16.03 | 2.59 |
| Phil Kessel | PIT | $6,700 | 14.70 | 1.99 |
| Jakob Silfverberg | ANA | $5,700 | 14.62 | 2.52 |
| Elias Lindholm | CAR | $4,300 | 13.83 | 2.71 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PIT | $6,300 | 13.24 | 1.86 |
| Sebastian Aho | CAR | $4,800 | 12.31 | 2.09 |
| Boone Jenner | CBJ | $4,600 | 11.98 | 2.55 |
| Chris Kunitz | PIT | $4,600 | 10.41 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Lindholm | CAR | $4,300 | 13.83 | 2.71 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | FLA | $5,700 | 16.03 | 2.59 |
| Boone Jenner | CBJ | $4,600 | 11.98 | 2.55 |
| Jakob Silfverberg | ANA | $5,700 | 14.62 | 2.52 |
| Matt Cullen | PIT | $4,300 | 6.86 | 2.14 |
| Michael Sgarbossa | FLA | $3,100 | 6.89 | 2.09 |
| Sebastian Aho | CAR | $4,800 | 12.31 | 2.09 |
| Chris Kunitz | PIT | $4,600 | 10.41 | 2.08 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PIT | $6,500 | 17.90 | 2.49 |
| Cam Fowler | PAC | $5,000 | 12.58 | 2.62 |
| Seth Jones | MET | $5,500 | 11.99 | 2.31 |
| Justin Faulk | MET | $5,600 | 11.88 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Fowler | PAC | $5,000 | 12.58 | 2.62 |
| Mark Barberio | COL | $3,000 | 8.14 | 2.54 |
| Brandon Montour | ANA | $2,900 | 8.36 | 2.53 |
| Ron Hainsey | CAR | $3,300 | 8.36 | 2.53 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | ANA | $7,900 | 21.64 | 2.38 |
| Matt Murray | PIT | $7,700 | 20.44 | 2.17 |
| Cam Ward | CAR | $8,200 | 19.66 | 2.46 |
| James Reimer | FLA | $7,100 | 16.05 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | CAR | $8,200 | 19.66 | 2.46 |
| John Gibson | ANA | $7,900 | 21.64 | 2.38 |
| Matt Murray | PIT | $7,700 | 20.44 | 2.17 |
| James Reimer | FLA | $7,100 | 16.05 | 2.08 |
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.