Saturday, October 29, 2016 NHL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| C | Jack Eichel |
| C | Nick Cousins |
| W | James Neal |
| W | Viktor Arvidsson |
| W | Joe Pavelski |
| D | Alec Martinez |
| D | Anthony Bitetto |
| G | Jimmy Howard |
| Util | Brent Burns |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 35.52 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | WSH | $7,700 | 4.20 | 0.55 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,800 | 4.18 | 0.54 |
| Claude Giroux | TOR | $6,800 | 4.15 | 0.61 |
| Auston Matthews | NSH | $7,100 | 3.98 | 0.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nic Dowd | COL | $2,900 | 2.68 | 0.92 |
| Tim Schaller | NJ | $2,600 | 2.25 | 0.87 |
| Jordan Martinook | ANA | $3,200 | 2.73 | 0.85 |
| Boyd Gordon | TOR | $2,700 | 2.30 | 0.85 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | CAR | $8,400 | 5.15 | 0.61 |
| Joe Pavelski | EDM | $7,500 | 4.78 | 0.64 |
| Taylor Hall | BUF | $6,400 | 4.48 | 0.70 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | CHI | $7,900 | 4.38 | 0.55 |
| Wayne Simmonds | TOR | $6,400 | 4.08 | 0.64 |
| Jakub Voracek | TOR | $6,500 | 4.05 | 0.62 |
| Max Pacioretty | PHI | $7,000 | 4.00 | 0.57 |
| Jamie Benn | WSH | $7,600 | 3.78 | 0.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bass | CBJ | $2,900 | 2.80 | 0.97 |
| Jamie McGinn | ANA | $3,100 | 2.95 | 0.95 |
| Phillip Danault | PHI | $2,600 | 2.45 | 0.94 |
| Paul Byron | PHI | $2,800 | 2.50 | 0.89 |
| Dominic Moore | NJ | $2,600 | 2.30 | 0.88 |
| Laurent Dauphin | ANA | $2,600 | 2.25 | 0.87 |
| Miikka Salomaki | CBJ | $3,000 | 2.55 | 0.85 |
| Micheal Haley | EDM | $2,600 | 2.20 | 0.85 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | EDM | $8,300 | 5.53 | 0.67 |
| Shea Weber | PHI | $6,700 | 4.18 | 0.62 |
| P.K. Subban | CBJ | $6,500 | 4.10 | 0.63 |
| Roman Josi | CBJ | $6,300 | 3.95 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Irwin | CBJ | $2,500 | 2.80 | 1.12 |
| Anthony Bitetto | CBJ | $2,700 | 2.80 | 1.04 |
| Tom Gilbert | COL | $2,700 | 2.55 | 0.94 |
| Brandon Manning | TOR | $2,900 | 2.70 | 0.93 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carey Price | PHI | $8,500 | 5.75 | 0.68 |
| Jimmy Howard | TB | $7,800 | 5.50 | 0.71 |
| Cory Schneider | BUF | $7,200 | 4.73 | 0.66 |
| Martin Jones | EDM | $7,900 | 4.65 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Howard | TB | $7,800 | 5.50 | 0.71 |
| Carey Price | PHI | $8,500 | 5.75 | 0.68 |
| Cory Schneider | BUF | $7,200 | 4.73 | 0.66 |
| Steve Mason | TOR | $7,300 | 4.35 | 0.60 |
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.