Sunday, March 26, 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 | Sidney Crosby |
| C | Ryan Getzlaf |
| W | Mathieu Perreault |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| W | Kyle Palmieri |
| D | Michael Del Zotto |
| D | Josh Morrissey |
| G | Jonathan Bernier |
| Util | Troy Stecher |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 37.6 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $8,700 | 5.12 | 0.59 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | ANA | $6,700 | 4.79 | 0.71 |
| Nick Bonino | PIT | $4,700 | 3.65 | 0.78 |
| Eric Staal | MIN | $6,300 | 3.52 | 0.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Bonino | PIT | $4,700 | 3.65 | 0.78 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | ANA | $6,700 | 4.79 | 0.71 |
| Sean Couturier | PHI | $3,900 | 2.73 | 0.70 |
| Oscar Lindberg | NYR | $3,100 | 2.17 | 0.70 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | WPG | $6,600 | 4.29 | 0.65 |
| Rickard Rakell | ANA | $6,200 | 4.09 | 0.66 |
| Conor Sheary | PIT | $6,800 | 3.97 | 0.58 |
| Taylor Hall | NJ | $6,200 | 3.84 | 0.62 |
| Kyle Palmieri | NJ | $5,500 | 3.75 | 0.68 |
| Mathieu Perreault | WPG | $4,500 | 3.74 | 0.83 |
| Mats Zuccarello | NYR | $5,600 | 3.67 | 0.66 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PIT | $6,200 | 3.25 | 0.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathieu Perreault | WPG | $4,500 | 3.74 | 0.83 |
| Joel Armia | WPG | $3,200 | 2.45 | 0.77 |
| John Quenneville | NJ | $3,000 | 2.16 | 0.72 |
| Kyle Palmieri | NJ | $5,500 | 3.75 | 0.68 |
| Ales Hemsky | DAL | $3,600 | 2.43 | 0.68 |
| Matt Read | PHI | $3,200 | 2.13 | 0.67 |
| Remi Elie | DAL | $3,100 | 2.08 | 0.67 |
| Rickard Rakell | ANA | $6,200 | 4.09 | 0.66 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Schultz | PIT | $5,900 | 3.32 | 0.56 |
| Ryan McDonagh | NYR | $5,300 | 3.29 | 0.62 |
| Josh Morrissey | WPG | $3,800 | 3.19 | 0.84 |
| Cam Fowler | PAC | $5,400 | 3.18 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Del Zotto | PHI | $3,100 | 3.12 | 1.01 |
| Josh Morrissey | WPG | $3,800 | 3.19 | 0.84 |
| Troy Stecher | VAN | $3,000 | 2.42 | 0.81 |
| Brian Strait | WPG | $2,800 | 2.19 | 0.78 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Bernier | ANA | $7,900 | 7.18 | 0.91 |
| Matt Murray | PIT | $8,300 | 6.13 | 0.74 |
| Kari Lehtonen | DAL | $7,500 | 6.09 | 0.81 |
| Jimmy Howard | DET | $6,900 | 5.94 | 0.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Bernier | ANA | $7,900 | 7.18 | 0.91 |
| Jimmy Howard | DET | $6,900 | 5.94 | 0.86 |
| Kari Lehtonen | DAL | $7,500 | 6.09 | 0.81 |
| Matt Murray | PIT | $8,300 | 6.13 | 0.74 |
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.