Monday, November 7, 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 | Casey Cizikas |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Colton Sceviour |
| W | Jonathan Marchessault |
| D | Calvin de Haan |
| D | Dennis Seidenberg |
| G | Tuukka Rask |
| Util | John Tavares |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 122.81 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | TB | $8,000 | 15.82 | 1.91 |
| John Tavares | NYI | $7,600 | 15.55 | 2.05 |
| Vincent Trocheck | FLA | $5,200 | 13.63 | 2.20 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $6,600 | 11.95 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Cizikas | NYI | $3,700 | 9.29 | 2.51 |
| Johan Larsson | BUF | $3,600 | 9.24 | 2.31 |
| Vincent Trocheck | FLA | $5,200 | 13.63 | 2.20 |
| Denis Malgin | FLA | $3,000 | 7.41 | 2.18 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $6,500 | 16.05 | 2.23 |
| Kyle Okposo | BUF | $6,000 | 12.45 | 2.04 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | FLA | $5,700 | 10.19 | 2.00 |
| Colton Sceviour | FLA | $3,700 | 10.17 | 2.21 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,400 | 10.04 | 1.89 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,000 | 9.24 | 1.38 |
| Josh Bailey | NYI | $4,800 | 9.09 | 2.22 |
| Brian Gionta | BUF | $3,700 | 8.78 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zemgus Girgensons | BUF | $3,600 | 7.95 | 2.41 |
| Brayden Point | TB | $3,800 | 7.88 | 2.32 |
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $6,500 | 16.05 | 2.23 |
| Josh Bailey | NYI | $4,800 | 9.09 | 2.22 |
| Colton Sceviour | FLA | $3,700 | 10.17 | 2.21 |
| Kyle Okposo | BUF | $6,000 | 12.45 | 2.04 |
| Brian Gionta | BUF | $3,700 | 8.78 | 2.04 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | FLA | $5,700 | 10.19 | 2.00 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Seidenberg | NYI | $3,500 | 13.47 | 3.21 |
| Victor Hedman | TB | $5,400 | 13.23 | 2.04 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | BUF | $5,500 | 10.19 | 2.12 |
| Calvin de Haan | NYI | $3,400 | 9.91 | 2.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Seidenberg | NYI | $3,500 | 13.47 | 3.21 |
| Thomas Hickey | NYI | $3,200 | 8.52 | 2.66 |
| Calvin de Haan | NYI | $3,400 | 9.91 | 2.61 |
| Brandon Carlo | BOS | $3,500 | 8.56 | 2.38 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $7,900 | 22.36 | 2.43 |
| Robin Lehner | BUF | $7,300 | 19.84 | 2.36 |
| Jaroslav Halak | NYI | $8,000 | 18.74 | 2.29 |
| Ben Bishop | TB | $8,200 | 14.42 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $7,900 | 22.36 | 2.43 |
| Robin Lehner | BUF | $7,300 | 19.84 | 2.36 |
| Jaroslav Halak | NYI | $8,000 | 18.74 | 2.29 |
| Ben Bishop | TB | $8,200 | 14.42 | 1.58 |
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.