Tuesday, November 15, 2016 NHL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| C | Phillip Danault |
| C | Derek Stepan |
| W | Brian Gionta |
| W | Patrik Laine |
| W | Vladimir Tarasenko |
| D | John Klingberg |
| D | Radko Gudas |
| G | Juuse Saros |
| Util | Wayne Simmonds |
| Salary | $49,500 |
| Expected Points | 38.57 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | DAL | $7,600 | 4.97 | 0.65 |
| Steven Stamkos | TB | $8,100 | 4.70 | 0.58 |
| Mark Scheifele | WPG | $7,300 | 4.48 | 0.61 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,000 | 4.31 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Danault | MTL | $2,800 | 2.72 | 0.97 |
| Nic Petan | WPG | $3,400 | 2.50 | 0.74 |
| Jordan Staal | CAR | $4,200 | 3.00 | 0.71 |
| Jay Beagle | WSH | $2,900 | 2.07 | 0.71 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | STL | $7,700 | 4.72 | 0.61 |
| Jeff Skinner | CAR | $6,200 | 4.54 | 0.73 |
| Taylor Hall | NJ | $6,700 | 4.48 | 0.67 |
| Rickard Rakell | ANA | $6,200 | 4.43 | 0.71 |
| Patrik Laine | WPG | $7,000 | 4.37 | 0.62 |
| Jakub Voracek | PHI | $6,400 | 4.36 | 0.68 |
| Wayne Simmonds | PHI | $6,300 | 4.34 | 0.69 |
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $8,400 | 4.32 | 0.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Lappin | NJ | $2,700 | 2.13 | 0.79 |
| Nick Foligno | CBJ | $5,000 | 3.92 | 0.78 |
| Michael Grabner | NYR | $5,000 | 3.91 | 0.78 |
| Colton Sceviour | FLA | $4,000 | 3.03 | 0.76 |
| Antoine Roussel | DAL | $3,600 | 2.72 | 0.76 |
| Cam Atkinson | CBJ | $5,100 | 3.85 | 0.75 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | NSH | $4,500 | 3.39 | 0.75 |
| Sam Gagner | CBJ | $4,100 | 3.08 | 0.75 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | SJ | $8,200 | 5.73 | 0.70 |
| Erik Karlsson | CAR | $7,100 | 4.51 | 0.64 |
| Shea Weber | MTL | $6,600 | 4.38 | 0.66 |
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $5,600 | 3.92 | 0.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Irwin | NSH | $3,300 | 2.94 | 0.89 |
| Troy Stecher | VAN | $2,800 | 2.50 | 0.89 |
| Michael Del Zotto | PHI | $4,100 | 3.63 | 0.88 |
| Radko Gudas | PHI | $3,900 | 3.40 | 0.87 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | NSH | $7,300 | 10.80 | 1.48 |
| Carey Price | MTL | $8,300 | 8.18 | 0.99 |
| Antti Raanta | NYR | $7,900 | 6.84 | 0.87 |
| Mike Condon | OTT | $7,200 | 6.67 | 0.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | NSH | $7,300 | 10.80 | 1.48 |
| Carey Price | MTL | $8,300 | 8.18 | 0.99 |
| Mike Condon | OTT | $7,200 | 6.67 | 0.93 |
| Antti Raanta | NYR | $7,900 | 6.84 | 0.87 |
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.