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Here is a look at the Squad Up daily NHL fantasy picture for Friday, Feb. 3 (all advanced statistics courtesy of Corsica.Hockey and apply to 5v5 situations):

Dynamic Duos

• C Alexander Wennberg (42K) and RW Cam Atkinson (56K), Blue Jackets (at Penguins): This game is expected to be the highest-scoring affair of the night, which puts all of the key players on the fantasy radar. This combo is far cheaper than it should be, with the Blue Jackets operating the league's best power play (24.6 percent) and the Penguins owning one of the least effective penalty kills (78.6 percent).

• C Sidney Crosby (88K) and LW Chris Kunitz (40K), Penguins (vs. Blue Jackets: Let's not forget the abundance of skill on the other side of the ice. Crosby is a nightly lock, while Kunitz gets a significant boost as the player expected to be promoted to the top line full-time following the injury to Conor Sheary. These two have chemistry, and while Kunitz has lost a step, he represents tremendous value in this one.

• C John Tavares (68K), Islanders and LW Josh Bailey (38K), Islanders (at Red Wings): Deciding between Bailey and fellow LW Anders Lee wasn't easy, but ultimately Bailey has the higher floor of the two players. The former first-round pick is averaging nearly a point per game on the road this season, and has a pair of goals over his last three games. He's also a little less expensive than Lee, making him a better value play.

Goalie Breakdown

• TARGET: Cory Schneider (99K), Devils (vs. Flames): You could really go either way in this one, with both teams ranking in the bottom-10 in goals scored so far this season. But Schneider is the superior option to Brian Elliott by virtue of his 2.40 GAA and .916 SV% in 18 home games, including more than 28 minutes of shutout hockey against high-powered Washington on Jan. 26. Schneider should excel Friday.

• BARGAIN: Brian Elliott (75K), Flames (at Devils): Of course, if you're feeling lucky, you can opt instead for Elliott. The veteran has struggled for most of the season, but is coming off a pair of sensational efforts, stopping 53 of 56 shots in wins over Ottawa and Minnesota. With the Devils having scored the second-fewest goals in the NHL entering Friday, there might not be a better matchup for Elliott than this one.

• FADE: Matt Murray (107K), Penguins (vs. Blue Jackets): Murray would be a steep option on a normal night - but with Columbus and Pittsburgh expected to light up the scoreboard, Murray is even more hands-off. He has allowed nine goals over his last three games, losing two of them - and he was torched for six goals on just 23 shots in his previous meeting with the Blue Jackets. Spend your salary elsewhere.

• CONTRARIAN: Thomas Greiss (87K), Islanders (at Red Wings): With most daily fantasy players opting to either spend up or spend down at the position, you should consider snagging a great low-owned option in Greiss. He has quietly put together a terrific first half, and has allowed just five goals over his past three games, winning all of them. Detroit shouldn't put up much of an offensive fight in this one.

Bargain Plays

• C Ryan Kesler (46K), Ducks (at Panthers): Kesler is one of the more reasonably priced forwards on this slate. He comes in having recorded 40 points through 52 games while averaging nearly 2 1/2 shots per contest. He has also fared well this season against Eastern Conference opponents, recording 17 points in 21 games. If you're looking to spend up elsewhere, Kesler is a fine low-cost center.

• LW Matthew Tkachuk (26K), Flames (at Devils): The points haven't been there for Tkachuk, who has just one assist over his last four games. But he's firing the puck more frequently, racking up 12 shots on goal over that span - and if he keeps it up, the goals will come. The low game total might scare you away, but with Tkachuk earning second-line and second PP unit exposure, you could do worse a near-minimum salary.

• D Zach Werenski (32K), Blue Jackets (at Penguins): Werenski is heating up, having registered a goal and three assists over his past two games. The 19-year-old remains a fixture on both the first pairing and the top power-play unit, which should strike at least once against a weak Pittsburgh penalty kill. Werenski's price tag is perpetually low, and Friday is a great time to take advantage.

Top Fades

• C Connor McDavid (69K), Oilers (at Hurricanes): Yes, it's a little crazy to consider McDavid a fade given his price point (especially compared to Crosby). But the Hurricanes have the best penalty kill in the league by a wide margin (88.7 percent), and that has to be considered even though McDavid does the majority of his damage at 5v5. With an abundance of good, cheap center options Friday, you should look elsewhere.

• LW Johnny Gaudreau (60K), Flames (at Devils): Gaudreau has been in a lengthy slump, recording just seven points over his last 16 games. And yet, he comes in as the second-most-expensive left winger on Squad Up. The Flames have been playing terribly of late - Wednesday's win over the Wild aside - and could find offense hard to come by against the host Devils. Leave him unowned Friday.

• RW Kyle Palmieri (62K), Devils (vs. Flames): Palmieri is coming off a two-goal effort against the Red Wings on Tuesday, and has been halfway decent of late with 10 points in his last 13 games. He has just four goals and four assists in 21 home games this season, and at 62K, you need more bang for your buck. This game could be the lowest-scoring contest of the night, so avoid it wherever possible.

Contrarian Options

• LW Henrik Zetterberg (57K), Red Wings (vs. Islanders): The greybeard winger has come to life of late, recording a pair of multi-point efforts over his last three games. Even with the Red Wings' offense in shambles, Zetterberg has found a way to contribute. He also has a history of success against the Islanders, scoring a goal and adding an assist in their previous meeting this season.

• RW Patric Hornqvist (60K), Penguins (vs. Blue Jackets): Most daily fantasy players looking for a Pittsburgh stack will opt for a cheap left winger to play alongside Crosby - but Hornqvist is more talented than anyone the Pens would consider moving up to the top line. Putting he and Crosby together puts a significant crimp in your budget, but that combo has tremendous upside Friday.

• D Keith Yandle (45K), Panthers (vs. Ducks): Yandle has had solid efforts in back-to-back games, recording a pair of assists against Tampa Bay and earning a plus-3 rating versus Ottawa. He's good for a couple of shots per game at minimum, and he remains a top-tier power-play point producer among defensemen. Best of all, it's likely that almost nobody else will roster him - making him a truly contrarian play.

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