Friday, October 28, 2016 NHL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| C | Carl Soderberg |
| C | Mark Scheifele |
| W | Patrik Laine |
| W | Taylor Hall |
| W | Corey Perry |
| W | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Erik Karlsson |
| D | Zach Werenski |
| G | Cam Talbot |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 131.85 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | CGY | $8,300 | 18.13 | 2.18 |
| Mark Scheifele | MIN | $7,300 | 15.45 | 2.12 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | SJ | $7,400 | 14.50 | 1.96 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | BOS | $6,600 | 13.50 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Varone | PIT | $3,000 | 8.50 | 2.83 |
| Markus Granlund | VAN | $3,100 | 8.35 | 2.69 |
| Tyler Pitlick | CGY | $3,200 | 8.25 | 2.58 |
| Chris Kelly | PIT | $3,200 | 8.23 | 2.57 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Laine | MIN | $5,000 | 16.13 | 3.23 |
| Taylor Hall | BUF | $6,600 | 15.38 | 2.33 |
| Patrick Kane | FLA | $8,500 | 14.78 | 1.74 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | STL | $7,100 | 14.30 | 2.01 |
| Corey Perry | SJ | $6,900 | 14.05 | 2.04 |
| Jordan Eberle | CGY | $6,700 | 14.03 | 2.09 |
| Blake Wheeler | MIN | $7,300 | 14.00 | 1.92 |
| Matt Duchene | BOS | $6,900 | 13.68 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NYR | $3,700 | 13.33 | 3.60 |
| Patrik Laine | MIN | $5,000 | 16.13 | 3.23 |
| Tom Pyatt | PIT | $3,000 | 9.10 | 3.03 |
| Sergey Kalinin | BUF | $3,000 | 8.60 | 2.87 |
| Ryan Dzingel | PIT | $3,800 | 10.68 | 2.81 |
| Mikko Rantanen | BOS | $3,400 | 9.50 | 2.79 |
| Emerson Etem | SJ | $3,100 | 8.40 | 2.71 |
| Joel Armia | MIN | $3,100 | 8.28 | 2.67 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | NYR | $7,000 | 16.80 | 2.40 |
| Mark Giordano | STL | $6,800 | 13.68 | 2.01 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | MIN | $6,500 | 12.50 | 1.92 |
| Justin Faulk | NYR | $5,500 | 11.88 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Fayne | CGY | $3,100 | 9.00 | 2.90 |
| Brett Kulak | STL | $3,100 | 8.08 | 2.60 |
| Clayton Stoner | SJ | $3,100 | 8.05 | 2.60 |
| Dylan McIlrath | OTT | $3,000 | 7.80 | 2.60 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | CGY | $8,700 | 20.33 | 2.34 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | OTT | $9,000 | 18.30 | 2.03 |
| Semyon Varlamov | BOS | $8,700 | 17.58 | 2.02 |
| John Gibson | SJ | $8,400 | 16.85 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | CGY | $8,700 | 20.33 | 2.34 |
| Keith Kinkaid | BUF | $7,600 | 15.90 | 2.09 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | OTT | $9,000 | 18.30 | 2.03 |
| Andrew Hammond | PIT | $7,300 | 14.80 | 2.03 |
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.