Sunday, October 23, 2016 NHL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel 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 |
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| Connor McDavid | CGY | $8,300 | 18.30 | 2.20 |
| Mark Scheifele | MIN | $7,300 | 16.53 | 2.26 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | SJ | $7,600 | 14.50 | 1.91 |
| John Tavares | MTL | $7,500 | 13.55 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Pitlick | CGY | $3,200 | 8.98 | 2.80 |
| Markus Granlund | VAN | $3,100 | 8.33 | 2.69 |
| Dylan Strome | ANA | $3,300 | 8.63 | 2.61 |
| Casey Cizikas | MTL | $3,400 | 8.70 | 2.56 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Laine | MIN | $4,500 | 16.20 | 3.60 |
| Blake Wheeler | MIN | $7,400 | 15.45 | 2.09 |
| Jordan Eberle | CGY | $6,700 | 14.65 | 2.19 |
| Chris Kreider | OTT | $6,500 | 14.30 | 2.20 |
| Corey Perry | SJ | $7,100 | 13.80 | 1.94 |
| Rick Nash | OTT | $6,400 | 13.05 | 2.04 |
| Mats Zuccarello | OTT | $5,700 | 11.43 | 2.00 |
| Daniel Sedin | VAN | $6,200 | 11.20 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Laine | MIN | $4,500 | 16.20 | 3.60 |
| Chris Thorburn | MIN | $3,000 | 8.70 | 2.90 |
| Jordan Martinook | ANA | $3,600 | 10.45 | 2.90 |
| Emerson Etem | SJ | $3,100 | 8.50 | 2.74 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | MTL | $3,100 | 8.35 | 2.69 |
| Joel Armia | MIN | $3,000 | 7.60 | 2.53 |
| Tobias Rieder | ANA | $4,000 | 10.13 | 2.53 |
| Jimmy Vesey | OTT | $3,800 | 9.45 | 2.49 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | ANA | $6,400 | 12.93 | 2.02 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | MIN | $6,600 | 12.78 | 1.94 |
| Ryan McDonagh | OTT | $5,100 | 10.65 | 2.09 |
| Sami Vatanen | SJ | $5,500 | 10.53 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan McIlrath | OTT | $3,000 | 8.70 | 2.90 |
| Mark Fayne | CGY | $3,100 | 8.85 | 2.85 |
| Jakob Chychrun | ANA | $3,500 | 9.95 | 2.84 |
| Kris Russell | CGY | $3,600 | 9.05 | 2.51 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Miller | VAN | $9,100 | 20.38 | 2.24 |
| Cam Talbot | CGY | $8,700 | 17.63 | 2.03 |
| Thomas Greiss | MTL | $8,200 | 16.85 | 2.05 |
| John Gibson | SJ | $8,400 | 16.70 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean-Francois Berube | MTL | $7,000 | 0.00 | 2.40 |
| Ryan Miller | VAN | $9,100 | 20.38 | 2.24 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | MIN | $7,400 | 15.60 | 2.11 |
| Thomas Greiss | MTL | $8,200 | 16.85 | 2.05 |
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.