Monday, October 24, 2016 NHL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| C | Claude Giroux |
| C | Matt Stajan |
| W | Jakub Voracek |
| W | Freddie Hamilton |
| W | Matt Read |
| D | Shea Weber |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| G | Carey Price |
| Util | Max Pacioretty |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 32.50 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Giroux | TOR | $6,500 | 3.58 | 0.55 |
| Sean Monahan | STL | $5,900 | 3.20 | 0.54 |
| Artem Anisimov | FLA | $5,200 | 3.18 | 0.61 |
| Alex Galchenyuk | PHI | $6,200 | 3.15 | 0.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Stajan | STL | $2,700 | 2.38 | 0.88 |
| Marcus Kruger | FLA | $2,700 | 2.10 | 0.78 |
| David Desharnais | PHI | $3,400 | 2.58 | 0.76 |
| Boyd Gordon | TOR | $2,700 | 2.00 | 0.74 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | FLA | $8,400 | 4.38 | 0.52 |
| Max Pacioretty | PHI | $7,000 | 4.00 | 0.57 |
| Brendan Gallagher | PHI | $6,600 | 3.75 | 0.57 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | STL | $6,900 | 3.70 | 0.54 |
| Wayne Simmonds | TOR | $6,400 | 3.70 | 0.58 |
| Jakub Voracek | TOR | $6,000 | 3.63 | 0.60 |
| Artemi Panarin | FLA | $6,800 | 3.50 | 0.51 |
| Matt Read | TOR | $4,300 | 3.18 | 0.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Hamilton | STL | $2,500 | 2.50 | 1.00 |
| Phillip Danault | PHI | $2,600 | 2.45 | 0.94 |
| Paul Byron | PHI | $2,800 | 2.55 | 0.91 |
| Dennis Rasmussen | FLA | $2,700 | 2.38 | 0.88 |
| Brian Flynn | PHI | $2,600 | 2.05 | 0.79 |
| Ryan Hartman | FLA | $3,200 | 2.45 | 0.77 |
| Matt Read | TOR | $4,300 | 3.18 | 0.74 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | PHI | $3,500 | 2.58 | 0.74 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Weber | PHI | $6,400 | 4.00 | 0.63 |
| Mark Giordano | STL | $6,300 | 4.00 | 0.63 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | TOR | $6,100 | 3.38 | 0.55 |
| Duncan Keith | FLA | $5,900 | 3.35 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jyrki Jokipakka | STL | $2,700 | 2.38 | 0.88 |
| Greg Pateryn | PHI | $2,800 | 2.43 | 0.87 |
| Brandon Manning | TOR | $2,900 | 2.50 | 0.86 |
| Brett Kulak | STL | $2,700 | 2.30 | 0.85 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carey Price | PHI | $8,300 | 5.23 | 0.63 |
| Steve Mason | TOR | $7,300 | 3.70 | 0.51 |
| Corey Crawford | FLA | $8,200 | 3.65 | 0.45 |
| Brian Elliott | STL | $7,000 | 3.20 | 0.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carey Price | PHI | $8,300 | 5.23 | 0.63 |
| Steve Mason | TOR | $7,300 | 3.70 | 0.51 |
| Brian Elliott | STL | $7,000 | 3.20 | 0.46 |
| Corey Crawford | FLA | $8,200 | 3.65 | 0.45 |
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.