NHL Draftkings Picks for Dec 17, 2019

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Center

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jack Eichel BUF $8,100 19.71 2.43
Patrice Bergeron BOS $7,200 17.34 2.41
John Tavares TOR $7,400 16.11 2.18
Auston Matthews TOR $7,800 15.65 2.01

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Logan Couture SJ $5,500 13.93 2.53
Jack Eichel BUF $8,100 19.71 2.43
Derek Grant ANH $3,100 7.52 2.43
Patrice Bergeron BOS $7,200 17.34 2.41

Wing

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Max Pacioretty VGK $7,300 18.83 2.58
David Pastrnak BOS $7,700 17.94 2.33
Bryan Rust PIT $6,200 16.57 2.67
Steven Stamkos TB $7,100 14.53 2.05

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Warren Foegele CAR $2,600 8.66 3.33
Andrew Copp WPG $3,100 8.92 2.88
Anthony Duclair OTT $5,000 13.57 2.71
Jake Virtanen VAN $3,000 8.12 2.71

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Defenseman

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Shea Weber MON $6,800 16.89 2.48
Roman Josi NSH $6,600 16.15 2.45
Dougie Hamilton CAR $7,100 15.41 2.17
Victor Hedman TB $5,400 13.51 2.50

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Matt Grzelcyk BOS $2,600 7.49 2.88
Brandon Carlo BOS $2,500 7.17 2.87
Jordie Benn VAN $2,600 7.44 2.86
Marc-Edouard Vlasic SJ $2,700 7.57 2.80

Goalie

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Thomas Greiss NYI $8,000 19.44 2.43
Darcy Kuemper ARI $7,500 17.27 2.30
Tristan Jarry PIT $7,600 15.76 2.07
Tuukka Rask BOS $8,500 15.21 1.79

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Thomas Greiss NYI $8,000 19.44 2.43
Darcy Kuemper ARI $7,500 17.27 2.30
Tristan Jarry PIT $7,600 15.76 2.07
Connor Hellebuyck WPG $7,800 15.13 1.94

Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you 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. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.