Tuesday, March 28, 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 | Ryan Getzlaf |
| C | Eric Staal |
| W | Jonathan Marchessault |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| W | Mathieu Perreault |
| W | Rickard Rakell |
| D | Ryan Ellis |
| D | Kris Russell |
| G | Sergei Bobrovsky |
| Salary | $54,600 |
| Expected Points | 158.62 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Getzlaf | ANA | $7,800 | 19.05 | 2.38 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,800 | 17.99 | 2.31 |
| Connor McDavid | PAC | $9,000 | 17.22 | 1.91 |
| Eric Staal | MIN | $6,100 | 15.26 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Moore | BOS | $3,100 | 8.43 | 2.72 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | NSH | $3,800 | 9.53 | 2.51 |
| Eric Staal | MIN | $6,100 | 15.26 | 2.50 |
| Elias Lindholm | CAR | $5,400 | 13.66 | 2.48 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $7,200 | 17.08 | 2.37 |
| Jeff Skinner | CAR | $6,800 | 17.02 | 2.50 |
| Rickard Rakell | ANA | $6,200 | 16.89 | 2.72 |
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $8,300 | 16.63 | 2.00 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | FLA | $5,000 | 16.28 | 3.19 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,800 | 16.13 | 2.09 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,900 | 15.95 | 2.31 |
| Blake Wheeler | WPG | $7,300 | 15.82 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Marchessault | FLA | $5,000 | 16.28 | 3.19 |
| Ales Hemsky | DAL | $3,400 | 10.11 | 2.97 |
| Rickard Rakell | ANA | $6,200 | 16.89 | 2.72 |
| Tomas Tatar | DET | $5,300 | 14.07 | 2.65 |
| Lee Stempniak | CAR | $4,100 | 10.87 | 2.65 |
| Mathieu Perreault | WPG | $5,200 | 14.19 | 2.63 |
| Colton Sceviour | FLA | $3,300 | 8.60 | 2.61 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | CAR | $4,600 | 11.46 | 2.55 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | CAR | $7,300 | 16.48 | 2.26 |
| Ryan Ellis | NSH | $4,900 | 15.29 | 3.12 |
| Brent Burns | SJ | $7,600 | 13.84 | 1.82 |
| Kevin Shattenkirk | WSH | $5,300 | 13.81 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Ellis | NSH | $4,900 | 15.29 | 3.12 |
| Kris Russell | EDM | $3,300 | 10.17 | 3.08 |
| Josh Morrissey | WPG | $3,500 | 10.32 | 2.95 |
| Morgan Rielly | TOR | $4,300 | 12.65 | 2.94 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | MET | $9,300 | 34.47 | 3.71 |
| Jonathan Bernier | ANA | $8,600 | 29.11 | 3.35 |
| Carey Price | MTL | $9,300 | 27.57 | 2.96 |
| Cam Talbot | EDM | $8,400 | 24.79 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | MET | $9,300 | 34.47 | 3.71 |
| Jonathan Bernier | ANA | $8,600 | 29.11 | 3.35 |
| Curtis McElhinney | TOR | $7,700 | 24.11 | 3.13 |
| Carey Price | MTL | $9,300 | 27.57 | 2.96 |
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.