Wednesday, March 29, 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 | Nicklas Backstrom |
| C | Sean Monahan |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| W | Magnus Paajarvi |
| W | Nail Yakupov |
| W | Jaden Schwartz |
| D | Kevin Shattenkirk |
| D | Alex Pietrangelo |
| G | Brian Elliott |
| Salary | $54,600 |
| Expected Points | 150.45 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Monahan | CGY | $6,900 | 18.48 | 2.68 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $9,400 | 18.33 | 1.95 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | WSH | $7,100 | 17.44 | 2.46 |
| Jonathan Toews | CHI | $7,300 | 14.17 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Monahan | CGY | $6,900 | 18.48 | 2.68 |
| Matt Cullen | PIT | $3,400 | 8.69 | 2.55 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | WSH | $7,100 | 17.44 | 2.46 |
| Patrik Berglund | STL | $4,100 | 9.05 | 2.21 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $8,300 | 23.40 | 2.82 |
| Patrick Kane | CHI | $8,800 | 17.44 | 1.98 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | STL | $8,000 | 17.42 | 2.18 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | PAC | $7,600 | 17.34 | 2.28 |
| T.J. Oshie | WSH | $7,000 | 15.55 | 2.22 |
| Jaden Schwartz | STL | $6,100 | 15.11 | 2.48 |
| Artemi Panarin | CHI | $6,900 | 12.68 | 1.84 |
| Phil Kessel | PIT | $7,200 | 12.62 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $8,300 | 23.40 | 2.82 |
| Sven Andrighetto | COL | $3,700 | 10.28 | 2.78 |
| Magnus Paajarvi | STL | $3,300 | 9.11 | 2.76 |
| Jaden Schwartz | STL | $6,100 | 15.11 | 2.48 |
| Micheal Ferland | CGY | $3,700 | 9.00 | 2.43 |
| Marcus Johansson | WSH | $4,800 | 11.45 | 2.39 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | PAC | $7,600 | 17.34 | 2.28 |
| Richard Panik | CHI | $4,600 | 10.47 | 2.28 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | STL | $5,600 | 15.29 | 2.73 |
| Kevin Shattenkirk | WSH | $5,300 | 14.40 | 2.72 |
| Justin Schultz | PIT | $6,300 | 12.76 | 2.03 |
| Mark Giordano | CGY | $5,800 | 12.69 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | STL | $5,600 | 15.29 | 2.73 |
| Kevin Shattenkirk | WSH | $5,300 | 14.40 | 2.72 |
| Jay Bouwmeester | STL | $3,400 | 8.83 | 2.60 |
| Johnny Oduya | CHI | $3,200 | 7.97 | 2.49 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Elliott | CGY | $8,700 | 29.88 | 3.43 |
| Carter Hutton | STL | $8,200 | 25.26 | 3.08 |
| Philipp Grubauer | WSH | $8,200 | 24.06 | 2.93 |
| Marc-Andre Fleury | PIT | $8,400 | 23.88 | 2.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Elliott | CGY | $8,700 | 29.88 | 3.43 |
| Carter Hutton | STL | $8,200 | 25.26 | 3.08 |
| Philipp Grubauer | WSH | $8,200 | 24.06 | 2.93 |
| Marc-Andre Fleury | PIT | $8,400 | 23.88 | 2.84 |
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.