Saturday, November 5, 2016 NHL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| C | Alexander Wennberg |
| C | John Tavares |
| W | J.T. Miller |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| W | Craig Smith |
| D | John Klingberg |
| D | Calvin de Haan |
| G | Carey Price |
| Util | Marcus Johansson |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 135.59 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | DAL | $7,600 | 18.05 | 2.26 |
| Steven Stamkos | TB | $7,900 | 16.07 | 1.91 |
| John Tavares | NYI | $7,400 | 15.23 | 2.00 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $8,300 | 13.97 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Wennberg | CBJ | $4,700 | 12.30 | 2.62 |
| Artem Anisimov | CHI | $6,000 | 13.81 | 2.47 |
| Kevin Hayes | NYR | $3,600 | 10.72 | 2.38 |
| Victor Rask | CAR | $5,700 | 11.56 | 2.27 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakub Voracek | PHI | $6,600 | 16.88 | 2.56 |
| Jeff Skinner | CAR | $6,100 | 15.96 | 2.35 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PIT | $6,400 | 15.78 | 2.22 |
| Artemi Panarin | CHI | $6,900 | 15.73 | 2.25 |
| Rick Nash | NYR | $6,500 | 15.71 | 2.31 |
| Wayne Simmonds | PHI | $6,500 | 15.71 | 2.24 |
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $8,200 | 15.42 | 1.81 |
| Taylor Hall | NJ | $6,300 | 15.20 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Miller | NYR | $5,000 | 14.24 | 2.74 |
| Jimmy Vesey | NYR | $5,100 | 13.56 | 2.71 |
| Jakub Voracek | PHI | $6,600 | 16.88 | 2.56 |
| Josh Anderson | COL | $3,100 | 7.92 | 2.55 |
| Nick Foligno | CBJ | $4,700 | 13.09 | 2.47 |
| Marcus Johansson | WSH | $4,700 | 12.67 | 2.44 |
| Tom Pyatt | OTT | $3,200 | 7.57 | 2.44 |
| Ryan Dzingel | OTT | $3,900 | 8.54 | 2.37 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | SJ | $8,500 | 17.76 | 2.14 |
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $5,400 | 15.92 | 3.46 |
| Shea Weber | MTL | $7,300 | 15.66 | 2.49 |
| Alec Martinez | LA | $4,600 | 12.77 | 2.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $5,400 | 15.92 | 3.46 |
| Dennis Seidenberg | NYI | $3,200 | 10.74 | 2.75 |
| Alec Martinez | LA | $4,600 | 12.77 | 2.72 |
| Damon Severson | NJ | $3,800 | 11.26 | 2.62 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carey Price | MTL | $8,500 | 33.47 | 3.35 |
| Corey Crawford | CHI | $8,000 | 27.37 | 2.91 |
| Antti Raanta | NYR | $7,700 | 26.45 | 3.11 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $7,500 | 24.61 | 2.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carey Price | MTL | $8,500 | 33.47 | 3.35 |
| Antti Raanta | NYR | $7,700 | 26.45 | 3.11 |
| Corey Crawford | CHI | $8,000 | 27.37 | 2.91 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $7,500 | 24.61 | 2.59 |
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.