Wednesday, October 26, 2016 NHL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| C | Connor McDavid |
| C | Ryan Spooner |
| W | Andre Burakovsky |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| W | Chris Kreider |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| D | Shea Weber |
| D | Mark Fayne |
| G | Al Montoya |
| Salary | $54,700 |
| Expected Points | 137.82 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | CGY | $8,300 | 17.38 | 2.09 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | SJ | $7,600 | 15.25 | 2.01 |
| John Tavares | MTL | $7,400 | 15.18 | 2.05 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | CAR | $6,300 | 13.03 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Pitlick | CGY | $3,200 | 8.63 | 2.70 |
| Tim Schaller | NJ | $3,000 | 8.05 | 2.68 |
| Mathew Barzal | MTL | $3,300 | 8.40 | 2.55 |
| Michael Sgarbossa | SJ | $3,000 | 7.58 | 2.53 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | CAR | $8,400 | 18.30 | 2.18 |
| Max Pacioretty | PHI | $7,100 | 14.93 | 2.10 |
| Corey Perry | SJ | $7,100 | 14.45 | 2.04 |
| Brad Marchand | NJ | $7,100 | 14.05 | 1.98 |
| Chris Kreider | OTT | $6,400 | 13.85 | 2.16 |
| Jordan Eberle | CGY | $6,700 | 13.78 | 2.06 |
| Brendan Gallagher | PHI | $6,300 | 13.63 | 2.16 |
| Rick Nash | OTT | $6,600 | 12.30 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Etem | SJ | $3,100 | 9.20 | 2.97 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | MTL | $3,100 | 9.05 | 2.92 |
| Chris Wagner | SJ | $3,100 | 8.63 | 2.78 |
| Zack Kassian | CGY | $3,200 | 8.80 | 2.75 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | PHI | $3,600 | 9.85 | 2.74 |
| Phillip Danault | PHI | $3,400 | 8.95 | 2.63 |
| Nick Sorensen | SJ | $3,100 | 8.10 | 2.61 |
| Cody Bass | CBJ | $3,000 | 7.80 | 2.60 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Weber | PHI | $6,200 | 15.25 | 2.46 |
| P.K. Subban | CBJ | $6,900 | 13.28 | 1.92 |
| Roman Josi | CBJ | $6,800 | 12.05 | 1.77 |
| John Carlson | CAR | $6,100 | 11.93 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Fayne | CGY | $3,100 | 8.93 | 2.88 |
| Dylan McIlrath | OTT | $3,000 | 8.40 | 2.80 |
| Clayton Stoner | SJ | $3,100 | 8.58 | 2.77 |
| Korbinian Holzer | SJ | $3,100 | 8.25 | 2.66 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Montoya | PHI | $8,600 | 31.93 | 3.71 |
| Braden Holtby | CAR | $9,500 | 18.75 | 1.97 |
| Cam Talbot | CGY | $8,700 | 18.23 | 2.09 |
| John Gibson | SJ | $8,400 | 18.23 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Montoya | PHI | $8,600 | 31.93 | 3.71 |
| Charlie Lindgren | PHI | $7,200 | 0.00 | 3.44 |
| Jean-Francois Berube | MTL | $7,000 | 0.00 | 2.40 |
| John Gibson | SJ | $8,400 | 18.23 | 2.17 |
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.