Wednesday, November 2, 2016 NHL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| C | Alex Galchenyuk |
| C | Claude Giroux |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| W | Dylan Larkin |
| W | Wayne Simmonds |
| W | Scott Wilson |
| D | Cam Fowler |
| D | Shea Weber |
| G | Carey Price |
| Salary | $55,000 |
| Expected Points | 132.10 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Giroux | PHI | $7,200 | 14.91 | 2.07 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PIT | $8,100 | 14.22 | 1.76 |
| Alex Galchenyuk | MTL | $6,000 | 12.86 | 2.14 |
| Ryan Kesler | ANA | $5,800 | 9.83 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Galchenyuk | MTL | $6,000 | 12.86 | 2.14 |
| Brandon Sutter | VAN | $4,200 | 8.96 | 2.13 |
| Travis Konecny | PHI | $3,800 | 8.02 | 2.11 |
| Claude Giroux | PHI | $7,200 | 14.91 | 2.07 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Simmonds | PHI | $7,100 | 16.37 | 2.31 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PIT | $7,000 | 14.93 | 2.13 |
| Jakub Voracek | PHI | $6,700 | 14.26 | 2.13 |
| Corey Perry | ANA | $6,800 | 13.60 | 2.00 |
| Brendan Gallagher | MTL | $6,100 | 13.07 | 2.14 |
| Phil Kessel | PIT | $7,200 | 12.94 | 1.80 |
| Max Pacioretty | MTL | $6,800 | 12.67 | 1.86 |
| Alexander Radulov | MTL | $5,400 | 10.43 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Simmonds | PHI | $7,100 | 16.37 | 2.31 |
| Scott Wilson | PIT | $3,600 | 8.21 | 2.28 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | MTL | $3,500 | 7.68 | 2.20 |
| Brendan Gallagher | MTL | $6,100 | 13.07 | 2.14 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PIT | $7,000 | 14.93 | 2.13 |
| Jakub Voracek | PHI | $6,700 | 14.26 | 2.13 |
| Corey Perry | ANA | $6,800 | 13.60 | 2.00 |
| Andrew Cogliano | ANA | $3,900 | 7.60 | 1.95 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Weber | MTL | $6,400 | 18.08 | 2.83 |
| Jeff Petry | MTL | $4,100 | 11.94 | 2.91 |
| Cam Fowler | ANA | $4,300 | 11.81 | 2.75 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | PHI | $5,700 | 11.68 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Petry | MTL | $4,100 | 11.94 | 2.91 |
| Shea Weber | MTL | $6,400 | 18.08 | 2.83 |
| Cam Fowler | ANA | $4,300 | 11.81 | 2.75 |
| Radko Gudas | PHI | $3,500 | 7.83 | 2.24 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carey Price | MTL | $9,800 | 29.56 | 3.02 |
| Petr Mrazek | DET | $8,300 | 21.09 | 2.54 |
| Michal Neuvirth | PHI | $7,500 | 20.01 | 2.67 |
| Ryan Miller | VAN | $8,800 | 16.29 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carey Price | MTL | $9,800 | 29.56 | 3.02 |
| Michal Neuvirth | PHI | $7,500 | 20.01 | 2.67 |
| Petr Mrazek | DET | $8,300 | 21.09 | 2.54 |
| John Gibson | ANA | $8,400 | 15.74 | 1.87 |
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.