Tuesday, November 8, 2016 NHL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| C | Kevin Hayes |
| C | Matt Duchene |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| W | James van Riemsdyk |
| W | Tomas Hertl |
| D | Damon Severson |
| D | Nick Holden |
| G | Calvin Pickard |
| Util | Jimmy Vesey |
| Salary | $49,300 |
| Expected Points | 136.30 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Duchene | COL | $6,500 | 17.07 | 2.51 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $7,800 | 16.85 | 1.89 |
| Tyler Seguin | DAL | $7,600 | 16.34 | 2.04 |
| Mark Scheifele | WPG | $7,000 | 14.78 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Hayes | NYR | $4,100 | 13.91 | 2.96 |
| Matt Duchene | COL | $6,500 | 17.07 | 2.51 |
| Travis Zajac | NJ | $4,400 | 9.99 | 2.27 |
| Nic Dowd | LA | $2,900 | 7.21 | 2.25 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $8,400 | 17.59 | 2.04 |
| Jakub Voracek | PHI | $6,500 | 17.27 | 2.58 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PIT | $6,400 | 15.67 | 2.24 |
| Jeff Skinner | CAR | $6,400 | 14.83 | 2.21 |
| Wayne Simmonds | PHI | $6,300 | 14.50 | 2.10 |
| Taylor Hall | NJ | $6,500 | 14.10 | 2.17 |
| James van Riemsdyk | TOR | $5,100 | 13.83 | 2.13 |
| J.T. Miller | NYR | $5,300 | 13.73 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Miller | NYR | $5,300 | 13.73 | 2.75 |
| Patrik Laine | WPG | $6,600 | 13.47 | 2.59 |
| Jakub Voracek | PHI | $6,500 | 17.27 | 2.58 |
| Mitchell Marner | TOR | $5,000 | 12.04 | 2.51 |
| Michael Grabner | NYR | $4,600 | 11.30 | 2.51 |
| Travis Konecny | PHI | $4,500 | 9.92 | 2.48 |
| Jimmy Vesey | NYR | $5,400 | 12.06 | 2.46 |
| Mike Hoffman | OTT | $6,000 | 13.66 | 2.40 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | SJ | $8,300 | 15.61 | 1.90 |
| Erik Karlsson | CAR | $7,300 | 13.34 | 1.85 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | PHI | $5,800 | 13.17 | 2.23 |
| Alec Martinez | LA | $4,900 | 12.65 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Martinez | LA | $4,900 | 12.65 | 2.69 |
| Damon Severson | NJ | $4,300 | 11.54 | 2.68 |
| Radko Gudas | PHI | $3,600 | 9.53 | 2.51 |
| Mark Streit | PHI | $4,200 | 10.88 | 2.47 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antti Raanta | NYR | $8,000 | 31.43 | 3.61 |
| Matt Murray | PIT | $7,700 | 31.28 | 3.40 |
| Carey Price | MTL | $8,400 | 30.70 | 3.07 |
| Calvin Pickard | COL | $7,400 | 30.56 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Pickard | COL | $7,400 | 30.56 | 3.68 |
| Antti Raanta | NYR | $8,000 | 31.43 | 3.61 |
| Matt Murray | PIT | $7,700 | 31.28 | 3.40 |
| Carey Price | MTL | $8,400 | 30.70 | 3.07 |
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.