Wednesday, March 22, 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 | John Tavares |
| C | Ryan Getzlaf |
| W | Boone Jenner |
| W | Leon Draisaitl |
| W | Milan Lucic |
| W | Rickard Rakell |
| D | David Savard |
| D | Calvin de Haan |
| G | Jonathan Bernier |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 131.31 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Getzlaf | ANA | $7,700 | 16.95 | 2.20 |
| Connor McDavid | PAC | $8,800 | 16.18 | 1.84 |
| John Tavares | NYI | $8,400 | 15.38 | 1.83 |
| Nazem Kadri | TOR | $6,400 | 11.70 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Getzlaf | ANA | $7,700 | 16.95 | 2.20 |
| Oscar Lindberg | NYR | $3,600 | 7.65 | 2.13 |
| Brandon Dubinsky | CBJ | $5,300 | 11.25 | 2.12 |
| Sam Gagner | CBJ | $4,100 | 8.56 | 2.09 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rickard Rakell | ANA | $6,000 | 15.18 | 2.53 |
| Boone Jenner | CBJ | $4,900 | 13.54 | 2.76 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $6,800 | 12.74 | 1.87 |
| Milan Lucic | EDM | $5,400 | 11.77 | 2.18 |
| Mats Zuccarello | NYR | $6,400 | 11.50 | 1.80 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $6,100 | 11.22 | 1.84 |
| James van Riemsdyk | TOR | $6,300 | 11.20 | 1.78 |
| Cam Atkinson | MET | $7,200 | 11.17 | 1.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boone Jenner | CBJ | $4,900 | 13.54 | 2.76 |
| Rickard Rakell | ANA | $6,000 | 15.18 | 2.53 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | CBJ | $4,300 | 10.15 | 2.36 |
| Joshua Ho-Sang | NYI | $3,300 | 7.43 | 2.25 |
| Jason Chimera | NYI | $3,400 | 7.56 | 2.22 |
| Milan Lucic | EDM | $5,400 | 11.77 | 2.18 |
| Patrick Maroon | EDM | $5,300 | 10.60 | 2.00 |
| Andrew Ladd | NYI | $4,500 | 8.54 | 1.90 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $5,700 | 13.60 | 2.39 |
| Oscar Klefbom | EDM | $4,800 | 11.43 | 2.38 |
| Morgan Rielly | TOR | $4,300 | 11.10 | 2.58 |
| Ryan McDonagh | NYR | $5,600 | 11.05 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Savard | CBJ | $3,800 | 10.52 | 2.77 |
| Calvin de Haan | NYI | $3,300 | 8.69 | 2.63 |
| Morgan Rielly | TOR | $4,300 | 11.10 | 2.58 |
| Sami Vatanen | ANA | $4,100 | 10.17 | 2.48 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Bernier | ANA | $8,600 | 26.54 | 3.09 |
| Cam Talbot | EDM | $8,800 | 26.23 | 2.98 |
| Joonas Korpisalo | CBJ | $7,700 | 22.52 | 2.92 |
| Antti Raanta | NYR | $8,500 | 20.22 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Bernier | ANA | $8,600 | 26.54 | 3.09 |
| Cam Talbot | EDM | $8,800 | 26.23 | 2.98 |
| Joonas Korpisalo | CBJ | $7,700 | 22.52 | 2.92 |
| Antti Raanta | NYR | $8,500 | 20.22 | 2.38 |
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.