Monday, October 24, 2016 NHL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| C | Artem Anisimov |
| C | Freddie Hamilton |
| W | Max Pacioretty |
| W | Richard Panik |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Matt Read |
| D | Shea Weber |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| G | Carey Price |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 123.30 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Giroux | TOR | $7,000 | 13.43 | 1.92 |
| Sean Monahan | STL | $6,700 | 11.68 | 1.74 |
| Artem Anisimov | FLA | $5,200 | 11.60 | 2.23 |
| Alex Galchenyuk | PHI | $5,900 | 11.50 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Hamilton | STL | $3,000 | 8.80 | 2.93 |
| Travis Konecny | TOR | $3,900 | 9.58 | 2.46 |
| Pierre-Edouard Bellemare | TOR | $3,100 | 7.50 | 2.42 |
| Matt Stajan | STL | $3,500 | 8.40 | 2.40 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | FLA | $8,500 | 16.48 | 1.94 |
| Max Pacioretty | PHI | $7,200 | 14.50 | 2.01 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | STL | $7,100 | 13.60 | 1.92 |
| Wayne Simmonds | TOR | $7,000 | 13.40 | 1.91 |
| Jakub Voracek | TOR | $6,800 | 13.33 | 1.96 |
| Brendan Gallagher | PHI | $6,300 | 13.20 | 2.10 |
| Artemi Panarin | FLA | $6,600 | 13.10 | 1.98 |
| Richard Panik | FLA | $4,300 | 11.58 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Hartman | FLA | $3,000 | 8.73 | 2.91 |
| Richard Panik | FLA | $4,300 | 11.58 | 2.69 |
| Tyler Motte | FLA | $3,600 | 9.55 | 2.65 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | PHI | $3,500 | 9.23 | 2.64 |
| Matt Read | TOR | $4,400 | 11.38 | 2.59 |
| Phillip Danault | PHI | $3,400 | 8.80 | 2.59 |
| Micheal Ferland | STL | $3,300 | 8.25 | 2.50 |
| Alex Chiasson | STL | $3,100 | 7.63 | 2.46 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Weber | PHI | $6,000 | 14.13 | 2.35 |
| Mark Giordano | STL | $6,900 | 13.93 | 2.02 |
| Duncan Keith | FLA | $6,100 | 12.30 | 2.02 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | TOR | $5,800 | 12.10 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Kulak | STL | $3,100 | 8.08 | 2.60 |
| Radko Gudas | TOR | $3,300 | 8.30 | 2.52 |
| Jyrki Jokipakka | STL | $3,400 | 8.48 | 2.49 |
| Brandon Manning | TOR | $3,700 | 9.05 | 2.45 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carey Price | PHI | $9,400 | 20.90 | 2.22 |
| Corey Crawford | FLA | $8,600 | 14.63 | 1.70 |
| Steve Mason | TOR | $7,800 | 14.18 | 1.82 |
| Brian Elliott | STL | $7,500 | 12.73 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Lindgren | PHI | $7,200 | 0.00 | 3.44 |
| Carey Price | PHI | $9,400 | 20.90 | 2.22 |
| Steve Mason | TOR | $7,800 | 14.18 | 1.82 |
| Corey Crawford | FLA | $8,600 | 14.63 | 1.70 |
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.