Friday, March 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 | Jack Eichel |
| C | Ryan Getzlaf |
| W | Remi Elie |
| W | Rickard Rakell |
| W | Kyle Palmieri |
| D | Stephen Johns |
| D | Jake McCabe |
| G | Jonathan Bernier |
| Util | Michael Stone |
| Salary | $45,800 |
| Expected Points | 36.04 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Getzlaf | ANA | $6,500 | 4.92 | 0.76 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,100 | 4.89 | 0.69 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $8,400 | 3.91 | 0.47 |
| Jason Spezza | DAL | $5,200 | 3.83 | 0.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Getzlaf | ANA | $6,500 | 4.92 | 0.76 |
| Jason Spezza | DAL | $5,200 | 3.83 | 0.74 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,100 | 4.89 | 0.69 |
| Evan Rodrigues | BUF | $2,900 | 1.86 | 0.64 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rickard Rakell | ANA | $6,200 | 4.69 | 0.76 |
| Kyle Palmieri | NJ | $5,400 | 4.40 | 0.81 |
| Conor Sheary | PIT | $6,600 | 4.24 | 0.64 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,300 | 3.95 | 0.63 |
| Jake Guentzel | PIT | $5,000 | 3.92 | 0.78 |
| Tyler Seguin | DAL | $7,000 | 3.90 | 0.56 |
| Chris Kreider | NYR | $5,500 | 3.61 | 0.66 |
| Michael Frolik | CGY | $5,100 | 3.49 | 0.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remi Elie | DAL | $2,900 | 2.40 | 0.83 |
| Kyle Palmieri | NJ | $5,400 | 4.40 | 0.81 |
| Jake Guentzel | PIT | $5,000 | 3.92 | 0.78 |
| Rickard Rakell | ANA | $6,200 | 4.69 | 0.76 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | FLA | $4,700 | 3.26 | 0.69 |
| Michael Frolik | CGY | $5,100 | 3.49 | 0.69 |
| Micheal Ferland | CGY | $3,500 | 2.34 | 0.67 |
| Matt Moulson | BUF | $3,200 | 2.13 | 0.67 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Schultz | PIT | $5,900 | 3.99 | 0.68 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CGY | $5,700 | 3.69 | 0.65 |
| Ryan McDonagh | NYR | $5,100 | 3.35 | 0.66 |
| John Klingberg | DAL | $4,700 | 3.33 | 0.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Johns | DAL | $3,200 | 2.69 | 0.84 |
| Jake McCabe | BUF | $3,100 | 2.58 | 0.83 |
| Michael Stone | CGY | $3,100 | 2.56 | 0.82 |
| Deryk Engelland | CGY | $3,200 | 2.41 | 0.75 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Bernier | ANA | $8,300 | 6.91 | 0.83 |
| Brian Elliott | CGY | $8,300 | 6.84 | 0.82 |
| Matt Murray | PIT | $8,400 | 6.83 | 0.81 |
| Antti Raanta | NYR | $8,200 | 5.62 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Bernier | ANA | $8,300 | 6.91 | 0.83 |
| Brian Elliott | CGY | $8,300 | 6.84 | 0.82 |
| Matt Murray | PIT | $8,400 | 6.83 | 0.81 |
| Antti Raanta | NYR | $8,200 | 5.62 | 0.68 |
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.