Tuesday, November 1, 2016 NHL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| C | Brock Nelson |
| C | Steven Stamkos |
| W | Jonathan Marchessault |
| W | Ryan Dzingel |
| W | Viktor Arvidsson |
| D | Zach Werenski |
| D | Alec Martinez |
| G | Cam Talbot |
| Util | Brandon Saad |
| Salary | $49,100 |
| Expected Points | 140.34 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | TB | $7,900 | 17.51 | 2.11 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,100 | 17.29 | 2.79 |
| Matt Duchene | COL | $6,300 | 16.18 | 2.35 |
| John Tavares | NYI | $7,600 | 15.44 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,100 | 17.29 | 2.79 |
| Artem Anisimov | CHI | $5,700 | 14.45 | 2.63 |
| Victor Rask | CAR | $5,700 | 13.70 | 2.58 |
| Kyle Turris | OTT | $5,400 | 13.19 | 2.54 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Pavelski | SJ | $7,700 | 18.47 | 2.34 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | FLA | $5,600 | 17.28 | 3.32 |
| Jeff Skinner | CAR | $6,100 | 17.02 | 2.50 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | STL | $7,800 | 14.86 | 1.93 |
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $8,300 | 14.82 | 1.79 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $5,600 | 14.79 | 2.79 |
| Patrick Kane | CHI | $8,300 | 14.05 | 1.65 |
| Artemi Panarin | CHI | $6,700 | 13.95 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Marchessault | FLA | $5,600 | 17.28 | 3.32 |
| Ryan Dzingel | OTT | $3,800 | 12.21 | 3.13 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $5,600 | 14.79 | 2.79 |
| Marcus Johansson | WSH | $4,300 | 13.62 | 2.72 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | NSH | $4,000 | 11.96 | 2.66 |
| J.T. Miller | NYR | $4,600 | 12.43 | 2.64 |
| Colton Sceviour | FLA | $3,000 | 10.81 | 2.64 |
| Michael Grabner | NYR | $4,100 | 9.78 | 2.57 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | SJ | $8,400 | 19.02 | 2.38 |
| Erik Karlsson | CAR | $7,800 | 14.17 | 1.94 |
| P.K. Subban | NSH | $6,400 | 14.00 | 2.09 |
| Roman Josi | NSH | $6,300 | 13.47 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Russell | EDM | $4,400 | 10.42 | 2.98 |
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $5,100 | 12.81 | 2.85 |
| Alec Martinez | LA | $4,600 | 13.25 | 2.82 |
| Cam Fowler | ANA | $5,100 | 11.68 | 2.72 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | EDM | $8,300 | 29.02 | 3.22 |
| Devan Dubnyk | MIN | $8,100 | 23.15 | 2.57 |
| Craig Anderson | OTT | $7,800 | 23.11 | 2.69 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $7,900 | 22.75 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | EDM | $8,300 | 29.02 | 3.22 |
| Antti Niemi | DAL | $7,700 | 21.97 | 2.78 |
| Craig Anderson | OTT | $7,800 | 23.11 | 2.69 |
| Devan Dubnyk | MIN | $8,100 | 23.15 | 2.57 |
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.