Sunday, October 30, 2016 NHL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| C | Victor Rask |
| C | Auston Matthews |
| W | William Nylander |
| W | Jonathan Marchessault |
| W | Lee Stempniak |
| D | Alec Martinez |
| D | Brett Pesce |
| G | Cam Talbot |
| Util | Artem Anisimov |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 141.92 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | NSH | $7,200 | 19.55 | 3.05 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,700 | 17.21 | 2.05 |
| John Tavares | MTL | $7,600 | 16.16 | 2.18 |
| Connor McDavid | CGY | $8,400 | 15.52 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | NSH | $7,200 | 19.55 | 3.05 |
| Victor Rask | NYR | $5,600 | 14.16 | 2.72 |
| Artem Anisimov | FLA | $5,500 | 13.92 | 2.68 |
| Kyle Turris | PIT | $5,400 | 13.40 | 2.63 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Simmonds | TOR | $6,400 | 17.44 | 2.56 |
| Alex Ovechkin | CAR | $8,300 | 17.30 | 2.06 |
| William Nylander | NSH | $5,600 | 16.91 | 3.19 |
| Jakub Voracek | TOR | $6,500 | 16.63 | 2.48 |
| Patrick Kane | FLA | $8,200 | 16.17 | 1.90 |
| Jeff Skinner | NYR | $5,800 | 15.67 | 2.41 |
| Patrik Laine | MIN | $6,600 | 15.02 | 2.78 |
| Milan Lucic | CGY | $5,600 | 13.67 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Nylander | NSH | $5,600 | 16.91 | 3.19 |
| Ryan Dzingel | PIT | $3,600 | 10.86 | 2.86 |
| Patrik Laine | MIN | $6,600 | 15.02 | 2.78 |
| Travis Konecny | TOR | $4,400 | 10.47 | 2.62 |
| Wayne Simmonds | TOR | $6,400 | 17.44 | 2.56 |
| Marcus Johansson | CAR | $4,300 | 11.98 | 2.55 |
| Matt Moulson | NYI | $4,300 | 10.90 | 2.53 |
| Mitchell Marner | NSH | $4,600 | 11.53 | 2.51 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | NYR | $7,800 | 16.31 | 2.33 |
| Alec Martinez | COL | $4,600 | 14.33 | 2.99 |
| Johnny Boychuk | MTL | $5,000 | 12.82 | 2.56 |
| Ryan McDonagh | OTT | $5,700 | 12.14 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Martinez | COL | $4,600 | 14.33 | 2.99 |
| Kris Russell | CGY | $4,500 | 10.19 | 2.83 |
| Nikita Zaitsev | NSH | $3,500 | 9.33 | 2.59 |
| Johnny Boychuk | MTL | $5,000 | 12.82 | 2.56 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | CGY | $7,800 | 28.60 | 3.29 |
| Michal Neuvirth | TOR | $7,700 | 20.27 | 2.67 |
| Petr Mrazek | TB | $7,700 | 19.94 | 2.27 |
| Craig Anderson | PIT | $7,200 | 17.31 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | CGY | $7,800 | 28.60 | 3.29 |
| Michal Neuvirth | TOR | $7,700 | 20.27 | 2.67 |
| Petr Mrazek | TB | $7,700 | 19.94 | 2.27 |
| Antti Raanta | OTT | $7,700 | 16.61 | 2.05 |
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.