Saturday, October 22, 2016 NHL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| C | Aleksander Barkov |
| C | Luke Glendening |
| W | Vladimir Tarasenko |
| W | Nick Foligno |
| W | Tanner Pearson |
| D | Erik Karlsson |
| D | Kris Letang |
| G | Jimmy Howard |
| Util | Jyrki Jokipakka |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 36.72 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | WSH | $7,500 | 4.38 | 0.58 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,600 | 4.35 | 0.57 |
| Auston Matthews | NSH | $6,600 | 4.10 | 0.62 |
| Patrice Bergeron | NJ | $7,100 | 3.85 | 0.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Glendening | TB | $2,900 | 2.85 | 0.98 |
| Adam Cracknell | WSH | $3,000 | 2.83 | 0.94 |
| Devin Shore | WSH | $3,000 | 2.78 | 0.93 |
| Matt Stajan | STL | $2,700 | 2.45 | 0.91 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | CHI | $7,700 | 5.08 | 0.66 |
| Alex Ovechkin | CAR | $8,400 | 4.95 | 0.59 |
| Joe Pavelski | EDM | $7,000 | 4.80 | 0.69 |
| Patrick Kane | FLA | $8,200 | 4.45 | 0.54 |
| Brad Marchand | NJ | $7,400 | 4.45 | 0.60 |
| Jamie Benn | WSH | $7,600 | 4.30 | 0.57 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | STL | $6,900 | 4.20 | 0.61 |
| Chris Kreider | OTT | $6,200 | 4.18 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Dzingel | PIT | $2,700 | 2.98 | 1.10 |
| Tanner Pearson | COL | $4,200 | 4.10 | 0.98 |
| Cody Bass | CBJ | $2,900 | 2.80 | 0.97 |
| Dennis Rasmussen | FLA | $2,700 | 2.50 | 0.93 |
| Phil Varone | PIT | $2,700 | 2.50 | 0.93 |
| Tim Schaller | NJ | $2,600 | 2.38 | 0.91 |
| Tom Pyatt | PIT | $3,200 | 2.90 | 0.91 |
| Micheal Haley | EDM | $2,600 | 2.30 | 0.88 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | EDM | $8,100 | 5.55 | 0.69 |
| Erik Karlsson | NYR | $8,000 | 5.35 | 0.67 |
| Mark Giordano | STL | $6,500 | 4.23 | 0.65 |
| P.K. Subban | CBJ | $6,300 | 4.23 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Polak | NSH | $3,400 | 3.83 | 1.13 |
| Anthony Bitetto | CBJ | $2,700 | 2.80 | 1.04 |
| Patrick Wiercioch | BOS | $2,700 | 2.60 | 0.96 |
| Jordie Benn | WSH | $3,000 | 2.88 | 0.96 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Darling | FLA | $8,100 | 5.40 | 0.67 |
| Jimmy Howard | TB | $7,400 | 5.40 | 0.73 |
| Carey Price | PHI | $8,300 | 4.90 | 0.59 |
| Jacob Markstrom | VAN | $7,300 | 4.78 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Howard | TB | $7,400 | 5.40 | 0.73 |
| Scott Darling | FLA | $8,100 | 5.40 | 0.67 |
| Jacob Markstrom | VAN | $7,300 | 4.78 | 0.65 |
| Craig Anderson | PIT | $7,300 | 4.73 | 0.65 |
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.