Wednesday, October 19, 2016 NHL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| C | Mark Scheifele |
| C | Auston Matthews |
| W | Chris Kreider |
| W | Patrik Laine |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| W | Thomas Vanek |
| D | Dustin Byfuglien |
| D | Dylan McIlrath |
| G | Henrik Lundqvist |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 126.81 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | NSH | $6,100 | 16.20 | 2.66 |
| Mark Scheifele | MIN | $7,100 | 15.55 | 2.19 |
| Mika Zibanejad | OTT | $5,900 | 12.63 | 2.14 |
| Derek Stepan | OTT | $6,500 | 12.53 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | NSH | $6,100 | 16.20 | 2.66 |
| Darren Helm | TB | $4,600 | 11.30 | 2.46 |
| Peter Holland | NSH | $3,600 | 8.45 | 2.35 |
| Kevin Hayes | OTT | $4,100 | 9.60 | 2.34 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | MIN | $7,500 | 16.40 | 2.19 |
| Chris Kreider | OTT | $6,500 | 16.15 | 2.48 |
| Patrik Laine | MIN | $4,000 | 13.23 | 3.31 |
| Mats Zuccarello | OTT | $5,900 | 12.33 | 2.09 |
| Thomas Vanek | TB | $5,000 | 12.20 | 2.44 |
| James van Riemsdyk | NSH | $6,500 | 11.95 | 1.84 |
| Rick Nash | OTT | $6,400 | 11.43 | 1.79 |
| Mitchell Marner | NSH | $4,400 | 11.20 | 2.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Laine | MIN | $4,000 | 13.23 | 3.31 |
| Nikita Soshnikov | NSH | $3,200 | 0.00 | 3.15 |
| Chris Thorburn | MIN | $3,000 | 8.80 | 2.93 |
| Steve Ott | TB | $3,100 | 8.60 | 2.77 |
| Joel Armia | MIN | $3,000 | 7.80 | 2.60 |
| Mitchell Marner | NSH | $4,400 | 11.20 | 2.55 |
| Chris Kreider | OTT | $6,500 | 16.15 | 2.48 |
| Thomas Vanek | TB | $5,000 | 12.20 | 2.44 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Byfuglien | MIN | $6,500 | 12.20 | 1.88 |
| Mike Green | TB | $5,300 | 11.65 | 2.20 |
| Ryan McDonagh | OTT | $5,100 | 10.38 | 2.03 |
| Morgan Rielly | NSH | $4,300 | 9.93 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan McIlrath | OTT | $3,000 | 8.50 | 2.83 |
| Mark Stuart | MIN | $3,200 | 7.80 | 2.44 |
| Dan Boyle | OTT | $3,100 | 0.00 | 2.43 |
| Matt Hunwick | NSH | $3,300 | 7.78 | 2.36 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henrik Lundqvist | OTT | $9,100 | 16.38 | 1.80 |
| Frederik Andersen | NSH | $8,800 | 15.55 | 1.77 |
| Michael Hutchinson | MIN | $7,200 | 14.53 | 2.02 |
| Jimmy Howard | TB | $7,800 | 13.60 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Hutchinson | MIN | $7,200 | 14.53 | 2.02 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | OTT | $9,100 | 16.38 | 1.80 |
| Frederik Andersen | NSH | $8,800 | 15.55 | 1.77 |
| Jimmy Howard | TB | $7,800 | 13.60 | 1.74 |
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.