Monday, December 5, 2016 NHL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| C | Martin Hanzal |
| C | Nick Bonino |
| W | Brandon Saad |
| W | Nick Foligno |
| W | Mark Stone |
| D | Justin Schultz |
| D | Dion Phaneuf |
| G | Sergei Bobrovsky |
| Util | Mike Hoffman |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 120.03 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $8,700 | 16.71 | 1.82 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,200 | 15.47 | 2.38 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PIT | $7,400 | 14.78 | 1.80 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | WSH | $7,000 | 13.26 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,200 | 15.47 | 2.38 |
| Nick Bonino | PIT | $4,400 | 10.19 | 2.37 |
| David Krejci | BOS | $6,200 | 12.12 | 2.05 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | WSH | $7,000 | 13.26 | 2.01 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Hoffman | OTT | $6,300 | 16.16 | 2.41 |
| Brandon Saad | CBJ | $6,000 | 15.57 | 2.36 |
| Phil Kessel | PIT | $6,700 | 14.23 | 1.90 |
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $8,600 | 13.67 | 1.55 |
| Cam Atkinson | CBJ | $6,500 | 13.36 | 1.96 |
| Mark Stone | OTT | $5,400 | 12.77 | 1.96 |
| Nick Foligno | CBJ | $5,800 | 11.98 | 1.93 |
| Radim Vrbata | ARZ | $5,300 | 11.92 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radim Vrbata | ARZ | $5,300 | 11.92 | 2.43 |
| Mike Hoffman | OTT | $6,300 | 16.16 | 2.41 |
| Brandon Saad | CBJ | $6,000 | 15.57 | 2.36 |
| Josh Anderson | COL | $3,900 | 8.14 | 2.32 |
| Sam Reinhart | BUF | $5,200 | 11.57 | 2.31 |
| Boone Jenner | CBJ | $5,100 | 10.60 | 2.16 |
| Conor Sheary | PIT | $5,600 | 9.75 | 2.12 |
| Mark Stone | OTT | $5,400 | 12.77 | 1.96 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | CAR | $7,400 | 14.88 | 1.96 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | BUF | $5,600 | 11.27 | 2.25 |
| Kris Letang | PIT | $7,300 | 10.93 | 1.50 |
| Aaron Ekblad | FLA | $4,800 | 10.68 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Cole | PIT | $3,900 | 10.26 | 3.02 |
| Justin Schultz | PIT | $3,700 | 10.22 | 2.84 |
| Dion Phaneuf | OTT | $4,600 | 10.13 | 2.41 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | BUF | $5,600 | 11.27 | 2.25 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | CBJ | $8,300 | 22.35 | 2.48 |
| Roberto Luongo | FLA | $7,500 | 21.01 | 2.39 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $7,700 | 20.82 | 2.29 |
| Braden Holtby | WSH | $8,200 | 20.56 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | CBJ | $8,300 | 22.35 | 2.48 |
| Roberto Luongo | FLA | $7,500 | 21.01 | 2.39 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $7,700 | 20.82 | 2.29 |
| Craig Anderson | OTT | $7,400 | 19.63 | 2.28 |
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.