Friday, October 21, 2016 NHL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| C | John Tavares |
| C | Frans Nielsen |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Thomas Vanek |
| W | Jordan Martinook |
| W | Cam Atkinson |
| D | Oliver Ekman-Larsson |
| D | Jakob Chychrun |
| G | Petr Mrazek |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 125.67 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | MTL | $7,500 | 14.48 | 1.93 |
| Ryan Johansen | CBJ | $6,400 | 13.23 | 2.07 |
| Frans Nielsen | TB | $5,300 | 11.90 | 2.25 |
| Brock Nelson | MTL | $5,100 | 11.20 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Strome | ANA | $3,300 | 9.83 | 2.98 |
| Mathew Barzal | MTL | $3,300 | 8.70 | 2.64 |
| Luke Glendening | TB | $3,500 | 8.85 | 2.53 |
| Casey Cizikas | MTL | $3,400 | 8.60 | 2.53 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | FLA | $8,800 | 17.70 | 2.01 |
| Artemi Panarin | FLA | $6,700 | 13.10 | 1.96 |
| Thomas Vanek | TB | $5,000 | 12.45 | 2.49 |
| Jordan Martinook | ANA | $3,500 | 12.05 | 3.44 |
| Filip Forsberg | CBJ | $7,000 | 11.90 | 1.70 |
| Marian Hossa | FLA | $6,000 | 11.88 | 1.98 |
| James Neal | CBJ | $6,700 | 11.73 | 1.75 |
| Dylan Larkin | TB | $5,100 | 11.48 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Martinook | ANA | $3,500 | 12.05 | 3.44 |
| Ryan Hartman | FLA | $3,100 | 9.98 | 3.22 |
| Steve Ott | TB | $3,100 | 9.40 | 3.03 |
| Cody Bass | CBJ | $3,000 | 8.50 | 2.83 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | MTL | $3,100 | 8.75 | 2.82 |
| Richard Panik | FLA | $4,000 | 11.13 | 2.78 |
| Drew Miller | TB | $3,100 | 8.43 | 2.72 |
| Tyler Motte | FLA | $3,400 | 8.90 | 2.62 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | ANA | $6,600 | 14.23 | 2.16 |
| P.K. Subban | CBJ | $6,700 | 13.30 | 1.99 |
| Roman Josi | CBJ | $6,800 | 12.75 | 1.88 |
| Duncan Keith | FLA | $6,100 | 11.90 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Chychrun | ANA | $3,400 | 10.63 | 3.13 |
| Anthony Bitetto | CBJ | $3,100 | 8.50 | 2.74 |
| Connor Murphy | ANA | $3,600 | 9.58 | 2.66 |
| Xavier Ouellet | TB | $3,400 | 8.28 | 2.43 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petr Mrazek | TB | $8,500 | 19.40 | 2.28 |
| Pekka Rinne | CBJ | $8,900 | 18.18 | 2.04 |
| Corey Crawford | FLA | $8,700 | 15.85 | 1.82 |
| Jaroslav Halak | MTL | $8,500 | 15.85 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean-Francois Berube | MTL | $7,000 | 0.00 | 2.40 |
| Petr Mrazek | TB | $8,500 | 19.40 | 2.28 |
| Pekka Rinne | CBJ | $8,900 | 18.18 | 2.04 |
| Jaroslav Halak | MTL | $8,500 | 15.85 | 1.86 |
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.