Tuesday, October 18, 2016 NHL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| C | Ryan Johansen |
| C | Joe Colborne |
| W | Vladimir Tarasenko |
| W | Jonathan Marchessault |
| W | Jamie Benn |
| D | Brent Burns |
| D | Jeff Petry |
| G | Al Montoya |
| Util | Nikolay Kulemin |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 42.16 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | CGY | $8,500 | 4.98 | 0.59 |
| Tyler Seguin | WSH | $7,600 | 4.78 | 0.63 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | BOS | $6,600 | 4.43 | 0.67 |
| Logan Couture | EDM | $6,700 | 4.28 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Shore | WSH | $3,000 | 3.15 | 1.05 |
| Joe Colborne | BOS | $3,300 | 3.48 | 1.05 |
| Martin Hanzal | ANA | $4,400 | 4.08 | 0.93 |
| Ben Smith | BOS | $2,600 | 2.40 | 0.92 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | CHI | $7,300 | 5.33 | 0.73 |
| Joe Pavelski | EDM | $7,200 | 5.13 | 0.71 |
| Jamie Benn | WSH | $7,700 | 4.53 | 0.59 |
| Alex Ovechkin | CAR | $8,400 | 4.48 | 0.53 |
| Brendan Gallagher | PHI | $6,200 | 4.10 | 0.66 |
| Kyle Okposo | NYI | $6,100 | 4.08 | 0.67 |
| Patrick Kane | FLA | $8,000 | 4.05 | 0.51 |
| Max Pacioretty | PHI | $6,700 | 3.95 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Danault | PHI | $2,600 | 2.80 | 1.08 |
| Cal Clutterbuck | MTL | $2,900 | 3.10 | 1.07 |
| Ryan Dzingel | PIT | $2,700 | 2.88 | 1.06 |
| Daniel Winnik | CAR | $2,800 | 2.95 | 1.05 |
| Jordan Martinook | ANA | $2,700 | 2.75 | 1.02 |
| Brett Ritchie | WSH | $2,800 | 2.85 | 1.02 |
| Lauri Korpikoski | WSH | $2,800 | 2.78 | 0.99 |
| Markus Granlund | VAN | $3,000 | 2.93 | 0.98 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | EDM | $7,900 | 6.15 | 0.78 |
| Erik Karlsson | NYR | $8,100 | 5.20 | 0.64 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | NYI | $6,400 | 4.53 | 0.71 |
| Roman Josi | CBJ | $6,300 | 4.45 | 0.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Manning | TOR | $2,600 | 2.83 | 1.09 |
| Patrick Wiercioch | BOS | $2,700 | 2.83 | 1.05 |
| Jordie Benn | WSH | $2,900 | 3.03 | 1.04 |
| Jeff Petry | PHI | $3,700 | 3.75 | 1.01 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Montoya | PHI | $7,500 | 8.63 | 1.15 |
| Jake Allen | CHI | $8,200 | 4.83 | 0.59 |
| Jaroslav Halak | MTL | $7,600 | 4.75 | 0.63 |
| Michal Neuvirth | TOR | $7,300 | 4.70 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Montoya | PHI | $7,500 | 8.63 | 1.15 |
| Michal Neuvirth | TOR | $7,300 | 4.70 | 0.64 |
| Jaroslav Halak | MTL | $7,600 | 4.75 | 0.63 |
| Jacob Markstrom | VAN | $7,200 | 4.33 | 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.