Sunday, October 23, 2016 NHL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
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Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | CGY | $8,400 | 4.93 | 0.59 |
| Mark Scheifele | MIN | $7,300 | 4.60 | 0.63 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | SJ | $6,700 | 3.98 | 0.59 |
| John Tavares | MTL | $7,800 | 3.70 | 0.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jooris | OTT | $2,500 | 1.98 | 0.79 |
| Brad Richardson | ANA | $3,300 | 2.58 | 0.78 |
| Christian Dvorak | ANA | $2,800 | 2.18 | 0.78 |
| Chris Wagner | SJ | $2,700 | 2.03 | 0.75 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Laine | MIN | $6,000 | 4.45 | 0.74 |
| Blake Wheeler | MIN | $7,600 | 4.38 | 0.58 |
| Jordan Eberle | CGY | $6,900 | 4.03 | 0.58 |
| Chris Kreider | OTT | $6,600 | 4.00 | 0.61 |
| Corey Perry | SJ | $6,400 | 3.78 | 0.59 |
| Rick Nash | OTT | $6,200 | 3.58 | 0.58 |
| Mats Zuccarello | OTT | $6,500 | 3.10 | 0.48 |
| Daniel Sedin | VAN | $6,100 | 3.10 | 0.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurent Dauphin | ANA | $2,600 | 2.40 | 0.92 |
| Chris Thorburn | MIN | $2,600 | 2.40 | 0.92 |
| Jordan Martinook | ANA | $3,200 | 2.88 | 0.90 |
| Tyler Pitlick | CGY | $2,800 | 2.53 | 0.90 |
| Anton Slepyshev | CGY | $2,600 | 2.30 | 0.88 |
| Jamie McGinn | ANA | $2,800 | 2.40 | 0.86 |
| Cal Clutterbuck | MTL | $3,000 | 2.53 | 0.84 |
| Emerson Etem | SJ | $2,900 | 2.40 | 0.83 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | ANA | $6,300 | 3.63 | 0.58 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | MIN | $6,900 | 3.55 | 0.51 |
| Alex Goligoski | ANA | $4,700 | 2.98 | 0.63 |
| Ryan McDonagh | OTT | $4,900 | 2.95 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Chychrun | ANA | $3,000 | 2.75 | 0.92 |
| Mark Fayne | CGY | $2,700 | 2.43 | 0.90 |
| Dylan McIlrath | OTT | $2,700 | 2.40 | 0.89 |
| Shea Theodore | SJ | $2,600 | 2.30 | 0.88 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Miller | VAN | $7,200 | 5.08 | 0.70 |
| Antti Raanta | OTT | $7,800 | 4.60 | 0.59 |
| Cam Talbot | CGY | $7,700 | 4.38 | 0.57 |
| Thomas Greiss | MTL | $7,500 | 4.18 | 0.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Miller | VAN | $7,200 | 5.08 | 0.70 |
| Antti Raanta | OTT | $7,800 | 4.60 | 0.59 |
| Cam Talbot | CGY | $7,700 | 4.38 | 0.57 |
| Thomas Greiss | MTL | $7,500 | 4.18 | 0.56 |
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.