Wednesday, October 19, 2016 NHL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| C | Auston Matthews |
| C | Mark Scheifele |
| W | Patrik Laine |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| W | Chris Kreider |
| D | Dylan McIlrath |
| D | Brady Skjei |
| G | Henrik Lundqvist |
| Util | Darren Helm |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 33.47 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | NSH | $6,700 | 4.50 | 0.67 |
| Mark Scheifele | MIN | $7,100 | 4.25 | 0.60 |
| Derek Stepan | OTT | $5,500 | 3.53 | 0.64 |
| Mika Zibanejad | OTT | $5,600 | 3.43 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jooris | OTT | $2,500 | 2.30 | 0.92 |
| Luke Glendening | TB | $2,600 | 2.25 | 0.87 |
| Darren Helm | TB | $3,700 | 3.18 | 0.86 |
| Colin Greening | NSH | $2,700 | 2.00 | 0.74 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | MIN | $7,400 | 4.63 | 0.63 |
| Chris Kreider | OTT | $5,700 | 4.53 | 0.79 |
| Patrik Laine | MIN | $5,600 | 3.60 | 0.64 |
| Mats Zuccarello | OTT | $6,000 | 3.30 | 0.55 |
| James van Riemsdyk | NSH | $6,000 | 3.25 | 0.54 |
| Thomas Vanek | TB | $4,800 | 3.20 | 0.67 |
| Rick Nash | OTT | $6,100 | 3.18 | 0.52 |
| Mitchell Marner | NSH | $4,700 | 3.13 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Ott | TB | $2,600 | 2.40 | 0.92 |
| Chris Thorburn | MIN | $2,600 | 2.40 | 0.92 |
| Joffrey Lupul | NSH | $2,500 | 2.10 | 0.84 |
| Chris Kreider | OTT | $5,700 | 4.53 | 0.79 |
| Brandon Pirri | OTT | $2,700 | 2.05 | 0.76 |
| Joel Armia | MIN | $2,900 | 2.18 | 0.75 |
| Connor Brown | NSH | $3,200 | 2.38 | 0.74 |
| Brandon Tanev | MIN | $2,700 | 2.00 | 0.74 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Byfuglien | MIN | $6,900 | 3.40 | 0.49 |
| Mike Green | TB | $5,400 | 3.23 | 0.60 |
| Ryan McDonagh | OTT | $4,900 | 2.90 | 0.59 |
| Morgan Rielly | NSH | $4,600 | 2.83 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan McIlrath | OTT | $2,700 | 2.40 | 0.89 |
| Brady Skjei | OTT | $2,600 | 2.30 | 0.88 |
| Mark Stuart | MIN | $2,600 | 2.25 | 0.87 |
| Alexey Marchenko | TB | $2,600 | 2.18 | 0.84 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henrik Lundqvist | OTT | $8,500 | 4.08 | 0.48 |
| Frederik Andersen | NSH | $7,100 | 3.85 | 0.54 |
| Michael Hutchinson | MIN | $7,600 | 3.65 | 0.48 |
| Jimmy Howard | TB | $7,700 | 3.40 | 0.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | NSH | $7,100 | 3.85 | 0.54 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | OTT | $8,500 | 4.08 | 0.48 |
| Michael Hutchinson | MIN | $7,600 | 3.65 | 0.48 |
| Jimmy Howard | TB | $7,700 | 3.40 | 0.44 |
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.