Thursday, November 3, 2016 NHL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| C | Steven Stamkos |
| C | Nazem Kadri |
| W | Patric Hornqvist |
| W | Jimmy Vesey |
| W | James Neal |
| D | Dennis Seidenberg |
| D | Erik Gudbranson |
| G | Cam Talbot |
| Util | Wayne Simmonds |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 130.93 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | TB | $7,900 | 18.62 | 2.19 |
| Matt Duchene | COL | $6,500 | 16.38 | 2.37 |
| Claude Giroux | PHI | $6,900 | 16.26 | 2.26 |
| Artem Anisimov | CHI | $5,800 | 15.71 | 2.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artem Anisimov | CHI | $5,800 | 15.71 | 2.76 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | BUF | $3,600 | 8.23 | 2.57 |
| Kyle Turris | OTT | $5,400 | 13.25 | 2.55 |
| Brad Richardson | ARZ | $3,800 | 11.36 | 2.52 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Simmonds | PHI | $6,500 | 18.71 | 2.63 |
| Patrick Kane | CHI | $8,300 | 17.27 | 2.03 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PIT | $6,400 | 16.66 | 2.38 |
| Jakub Voracek | PHI | $6,700 | 16.05 | 2.39 |
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $6,300 | 15.82 | 2.20 |
| Joe Pavelski | SJ | $7,800 | 15.60 | 2.03 |
| Artemi Panarin | CHI | $6,800 | 15.20 | 2.23 |
| Taylor Hall | NJ | $6,500 | 14.95 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Dzingel | OTT | $3,900 | 10.59 | 2.86 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | FLA | $5,800 | 14.15 | 2.72 |
| Tom Pyatt | OTT | $3,200 | 8.39 | 2.71 |
| Matt Moulson | BUF | $4,300 | 11.51 | 2.68 |
| Tyler Motte | CHI | $3,800 | 9.34 | 2.67 |
| Marcus Johansson | WSH | $4,700 | 14.32 | 2.65 |
| Wayne Simmonds | PHI | $6,500 | 18.71 | 2.63 |
| J.T. Miller | NYR | $5,000 | 13.08 | 2.62 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | SJ | $8,500 | 18.63 | 2.33 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | ARZ | $5,900 | 13.64 | 2.07 |
| Erik Karlsson | CAR | $7,700 | 13.51 | 1.88 |
| P.K. Subban | NSH | $6,300 | 13.50 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Seidenberg | NYI | $3,200 | 10.71 | 2.82 |
| Johnny Boychuk | NYI | $5,200 | 12.90 | 2.58 |
| Alec Martinez | LA | $4,600 | 11.85 | 2.58 |
| Mark Streit | PHI | $4,200 | 10.50 | 2.50 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | EDM | $7,500 | 23.56 | 2.68 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $7,600 | 22.99 | 2.42 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | TB | $7,900 | 22.28 | 2.72 |
| Marc-Andre Fleury | PIT | $8,000 | 21.87 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | TB | $7,900 | 22.28 | 2.72 |
| Cam Talbot | EDM | $7,500 | 23.56 | 2.68 |
| Michael Hutchinson | WPG | $6,800 | 19.76 | 2.63 |
| Marc-Andre Fleury | PIT | $8,000 | 21.87 | 2.46 |
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.