Monday, October 17, 2016 NHL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| C | Carl Soderberg |
| C | Nathan MacKinnon |
| W | Chris Kreider |
| W | Mikhail Grigorenko |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| D | Erik Karlsson |
| D | Francois Beauchemin |
| G | Calvin Pickard |
| Util | Joe Colborne |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 40.98 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Colborne | BOS | $3,300 | 5.28 | 1.60 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | BOS | $6,800 | 4.68 | 0.69 |
| Mark Scheifele | MIN | $6,700 | 4.50 | 0.67 |
| Logan Couture | EDM | $6,600 | 4.10 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Colborne | BOS | $3,300 | 5.28 | 1.60 |
| Ben Smith | BOS | $2,600 | 2.80 | 1.08 |
| Brandon Pirri | OTT | $2,700 | 2.55 | 0.94 |
| Darren Helm | TB | $3,000 | 2.75 | 0.92 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Kreider | OTT | $4,900 | 4.83 | 0.98 |
| Brad Marchand | NJ | $7,600 | 4.80 | 0.63 |
| David Pastrnak | NJ | $5,700 | 4.78 | 0.84 |
| Blake Wheeler | MIN | $7,000 | 4.65 | 0.66 |
| Joe Pavelski | EDM | $7,400 | 4.35 | 0.59 |
| Patrik Laine | MIN | $5,200 | 3.68 | 0.71 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | BOS | $5,900 | 3.48 | 0.59 |
| Bobby Ryan | PIT | $5,400 | 3.43 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Kreider | OTT | $4,900 | 4.83 | 0.98 |
| Ryan Dzingel | PIT | $2,700 | 2.63 | 0.97 |
| Steve Ott | TB | $2,600 | 2.40 | 0.92 |
| Tom Pyatt | PIT | $2,700 | 2.43 | 0.90 |
| Chris Thorburn | MIN | $2,600 | 2.30 | 0.88 |
| Mikko Rantanen | BOS | $3,400 | 3.00 | 0.88 |
| Gabriel Bourque | BOS | $2,800 | 2.48 | 0.88 |
| Rene Bourque | BOS | $2,700 | 2.35 | 0.87 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | NYR | $8,300 | 5.43 | 0.65 |
| Brent Burns | EDM | $8,200 | 5.40 | 0.66 |
| Tyson Barrie | BOS | $5,500 | 4.28 | 0.78 |
| Erik Johnson | BOS | $5,600 | 4.23 | 0.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Wiercioch | BOS | $2,700 | 2.85 | 1.06 |
| Nikita Zadorov | BOS | $2,900 | 2.98 | 1.03 |
| Brady Skjei | OTT | $2,600 | 2.68 | 1.03 |
| Brendan Smith | TB | $2,700 | 2.45 | 0.91 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Pickard | BOS | $7,200 | 5.40 | 0.75 |
| Antti Raanta | OTT | $7,300 | 4.70 | 0.64 |
| Tuukka Rask | NJ | $7,700 | 4.70 | 0.61 |
| Andrew Hammond | PIT | $7,500 | 4.50 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Pickard | BOS | $7,200 | 5.40 | 0.75 |
| Antti Raanta | OTT | $7,300 | 4.70 | 0.64 |
| Tuukka Rask | NJ | $7,700 | 4.70 | 0.61 |
| Andrew Hammond | PIT | $7,500 | 4.50 | 0.60 |
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.