Friday, November 4, 2016 NHL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| C | Rickard Rakell |
| C | Brad Richardson |
| W | Corey Perry |
| W | Brendan Gallagher |
| W | Brandon Saad |
| W | Dylan Larkin |
| D | Zach Werenski |
| D | Shea Weber |
| G | Al Montoya |
| Salary | $53,800 |
| Expected Points | 137.73 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rickard Rakell | ANA | $5,100 | 13.07 | 2.56 |
| Alex Galchenyuk | MTL | $6,100 | 12.75 | 2.09 |
| Mark Scheifele | WPG | $7,000 | 11.27 | 1.61 |
| Brad Richardson | ARZ | $4,500 | 11.08 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rickard Rakell | ANA | $5,100 | 13.07 | 2.56 |
| Brad Richardson | ARZ | $4,500 | 11.08 | 2.46 |
| Torrey Mitchell | MTL | $3,700 | 8.58 | 2.32 |
| Adam Lowry | WPG | $3,200 | 7.33 | 2.29 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Perry | ANA | $6,700 | 13.61 | 2.03 |
| Brandon Saad | CBJ | $6,500 | 12.90 | 1.98 |
| Brendan Gallagher | MTL | $6,200 | 12.89 | 2.08 |
| Dylan Larkin | DET | $5,300 | 11.82 | 2.23 |
| Nick Foligno | CBJ | $5,300 | 11.73 | 2.21 |
| Alexander Radulov | MTL | $5,500 | 11.12 | 2.02 |
| Patrik Laine | WPG | $5,200 | 10.53 | 2.03 |
| Cam Atkinson | CBJ | $5,900 | 9.92 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Larkin | DET | $5,300 | 11.82 | 2.23 |
| Nick Foligno | CBJ | $5,300 | 11.73 | 2.21 |
| Joel Armia | WPG | $3,200 | 6.94 | 2.17 |
| Brendan Gallagher | MTL | $6,200 | 12.89 | 2.08 |
| Corey Perry | ANA | $6,700 | 13.61 | 2.03 |
| Patrik Laine | WPG | $5,200 | 10.53 | 2.03 |
| Alexander Radulov | MTL | $5,500 | 11.12 | 2.02 |
| Brandon Saad | CBJ | $6,500 | 12.90 | 1.98 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Weber | MTL | $6,300 | 17.21 | 2.73 |
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $4,600 | 14.32 | 3.11 |
| Cam Fowler | ANA | $4,400 | 13.46 | 3.06 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | ARZ | $6,600 | 12.76 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $4,600 | 14.32 | 3.11 |
| Cam Fowler | ANA | $4,400 | 13.46 | 3.06 |
| Shea Weber | MTL | $6,300 | 17.21 | 2.73 |
| Jeff Petry | MTL | $4,000 | 10.84 | 2.71 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Montoya | MTL | $8,600 | 30.83 | 3.59 |
| Petr Mrazek | DET | $8,200 | 23.61 | 2.88 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | CBJ | $8,900 | 20.56 | 2.31 |
| John Gibson | ANA | $8,400 | 19.11 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Montoya | MTL | $8,600 | 30.83 | 3.59 |
| Petr Mrazek | DET | $8,200 | 23.61 | 2.88 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | CBJ | $8,900 | 20.56 | 2.31 |
| John Gibson | ANA | $8,400 | 19.11 | 2.27 |
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.