Wednesday, November 9, 2016 NHL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| C | Ryan Kesler |
| C | Alexander Wennberg |
| W | Josh Anderson |
| W | Rickard Rakell |
| W | Cam Atkinson |
| D | Kevin Shattenkirk |
| D | Zach Werenski |
| G | Mike Condon |
| Util | Jonathan Toews |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 133.05 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artem Anisimov | CHI | $6,800 | 15.79 | 2.72 |
| Jonathan Toews | CHI | $6,100 | 13.53 | 2.02 |
| Ryan Kesler | ANA | $6,000 | 12.40 | 2.00 |
| Alexander Wennberg | CBJ | $4,900 | 12.28 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artem Anisimov | CHI | $6,800 | 15.79 | 2.72 |
| Alexander Wennberg | CBJ | $4,900 | 12.28 | 2.46 |
| Antoine Vermette | ANA | $3,700 | 9.10 | 2.07 |
| Jonathan Toews | CHI | $6,100 | 13.53 | 2.02 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rickard Rakell | ANA | $6,300 | 17.20 | 3.19 |
| Patrick Kane | CHI | $8,400 | 16.48 | 1.94 |
| Corey Perry | ANA | $7,500 | 14.67 | 2.13 |
| Artemi Panarin | CHI | $7,000 | 13.85 | 2.04 |
| Marian Hossa | CHI | $5,400 | 12.39 | 2.03 |
| Mike Hoffman | OTT | $5,900 | 12.23 | 2.14 |
| Cam Atkinson | CBJ | $5,000 | 11.75 | 1.93 |
| Brandon Saad | CBJ | $5,200 | 11.61 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rickard Rakell | ANA | $6,300 | 17.20 | 3.19 |
| Josh Anderson | COL | $3,100 | 7.80 | 2.17 |
| Mike Hoffman | OTT | $5,900 | 12.23 | 2.14 |
| Corey Perry | ANA | $7,500 | 14.67 | 2.13 |
| Andrew Cogliano | ANA | $4,300 | 8.27 | 2.12 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | BUF | $3,700 | 6.70 | 2.09 |
| Artemi Panarin | CHI | $7,000 | 13.85 | 2.04 |
| Marian Hossa | CHI | $5,400 | 12.39 | 2.03 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $5,600 | 12.18 | 2.59 |
| Kevin Shattenkirk | STL | $5,400 | 12.16 | 2.13 |
| Duncan Keith | CHI | $5,900 | 11.60 | 1.97 |
| Erik Karlsson | CAR | $7,200 | 10.88 | 1.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $5,600 | 12.18 | 2.59 |
| Dion Phaneuf | OTT | $4,200 | 9.50 | 2.26 |
| Kevin Shattenkirk | STL | $5,400 | 12.16 | 2.13 |
| Cam Fowler | ANA | $5,700 | 8.55 | 1.99 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Condon | OTT | $7,600 | 33.75 | 4.38 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | CBJ | $7,600 | 23.92 | 2.60 |
| Corey Crawford | CHI | $8,200 | 23.54 | 2.48 |
| John Gibson | ANA | $7,500 | 19.69 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Condon | OTT | $7,600 | 33.75 | 4.38 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | CBJ | $7,600 | 23.92 | 2.60 |
| Corey Crawford | CHI | $8,200 | 23.54 | 2.48 |
| John Gibson | ANA | $7,500 | 19.69 | 2.32 |
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.