Wednesday, October 26, 2016 NHL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| C | Ryan Getzlaf |
| C | Connor McDavid |
| W | Paul Byron |
| W | Artturi Lehkonen |
| W | Anthony Beauvillier |
| D | Shea Weber |
| D | Mark Fayne |
| G | Al Montoya |
| Util | Alex Ovechkin |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 36.87 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | CGY | $8,400 | 4.70 | 0.56 |
| John Tavares | MTL | $7,900 | 4.18 | 0.53 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | SJ | $6,700 | 4.18 | 0.62 |
| Patrice Bergeron | NJ | $6,900 | 3.63 | 0.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Moore | NJ | $2,600 | 2.35 | 0.90 |
| Michael Sgarbossa | SJ | $2,600 | 2.15 | 0.83 |
| Jay Beagle | CAR | $2,700 | 2.18 | 0.81 |
| David Desharnais | PHI | $3,400 | 2.58 | 0.76 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | CAR | $8,300 | 5.13 | 0.62 |
| Max Pacioretty | PHI | $6,900 | 4.13 | 0.60 |
| Corey Perry | SJ | $6,600 | 3.98 | 0.60 |
| Brad Marchand | NJ | $7,200 | 3.88 | 0.54 |
| Jordan Eberle | CGY | $7,000 | 3.85 | 0.55 |
| Brendan Gallagher | PHI | $6,800 | 3.85 | 0.57 |
| Chris Kreider | OTT | $6,600 | 3.85 | 0.58 |
| Rick Nash | OTT | $6,400 | 3.45 | 0.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Danault | PHI | $2,600 | 2.50 | 0.96 |
| Paul Byron | PHI | $2,800 | 2.60 | 0.93 |
| Chris Wagner | SJ | $2,700 | 2.43 | 0.90 |
| Emerson Etem | SJ | $2,900 | 2.60 | 0.90 |
| Anton Slepyshev | CGY | $2,600 | 2.30 | 0.88 |
| Tim Schaller | NJ | $2,600 | 2.25 | 0.87 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | MTL | $2,900 | 2.48 | 0.85 |
| Tyler Pitlick | CGY | $2,900 | 2.43 | 0.84 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Weber | PHI | $6,500 | 4.30 | 0.66 |
| P.K. Subban | CBJ | $6,400 | 3.68 | 0.57 |
| John Carlson | CAR | $5,800 | 3.43 | 0.59 |
| Roman Josi | CBJ | $6,600 | 3.35 | 0.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Fayne | CGY | $2,700 | 2.50 | 0.93 |
| Greg Pateryn | PHI | $2,800 | 2.43 | 0.87 |
| Dylan McIlrath | OTT | $2,700 | 2.30 | 0.85 |
| Korbinian Holzer | SJ | $2,700 | 2.28 | 0.84 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Montoya | PHI | $7,800 | 8.18 | 1.05 |
| Braden Holtby | CAR | $7,900 | 4.68 | 0.59 |
| John Gibson | SJ | $7,700 | 4.58 | 0.59 |
| Cam Talbot | CGY | $7,300 | 4.55 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Montoya | PHI | $7,800 | 8.18 | 1.05 |
| Cam Talbot | CGY | $7,300 | 4.55 | 0.62 |
| Jaroslav Halak | MTL | $7,200 | 4.30 | 0.60 |
| Braden Holtby | CAR | $7,900 | 4.68 | 0.59 |
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.