Wednesday, November 16, 2016 NHL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| C | Sidney Crosby |
| C | Brad Richardson |
| W | Michael Frolik |
| W | Patric Hornqvist |
| W | Marcus Johansson |
| D | Dennis Wideman |
| D | Anthony DeAngelo |
| G | Matt Murray |
| Util | Max Domi |
| Salary | $48,800 |
| Expected Points | 35.45 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $8,500 | 4.96 | 0.58 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PIT | $7,100 | 4.15 | 0.58 |
| Jordan Martinook | ARZ | $3,800 | 2.75 | 0.72 |
| Brad Richardson | ARZ | $4,000 | 2.71 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Martinook | ARZ | $3,800 | 2.75 | 0.72 |
| Brad Richardson | ARZ | $4,000 | 2.71 | 0.68 |
| Mikael Backlund | CGY | $4,200 | 2.53 | 0.60 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $8,500 | 4.96 | 0.58 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patric Hornqvist | PIT | $7,200 | 4.67 | 0.65 |
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $8,400 | 4.32 | 0.51 |
| Radim Vrbata | ARZ | $4,800 | 3.51 | 0.73 |
| Michael Frolik | CGY | $4,400 | 3.22 | 0.73 |
| Phil Kessel | PIT | $6,300 | 3.21 | 0.51 |
| Marcus Johansson | WSH | $5,000 | 3.18 | 0.64 |
| T.J. Oshie | WSH | $5,700 | 3.12 | 0.55 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CGY | $6,400 | 2.94 | 0.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Frolik | CGY | $4,400 | 3.22 | 0.73 |
| Radim Vrbata | ARZ | $4,800 | 3.51 | 0.73 |
| Jamie McGinn | ARZ | $3,800 | 2.60 | 0.68 |
| Conor Sheary | PIT | $4,300 | 2.80 | 0.65 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PIT | $7,200 | 4.67 | 0.65 |
| Bryan Rust | PIT | $3,600 | 2.29 | 0.64 |
| Max Domi | ARZ | $4,600 | 2.93 | 0.64 |
| Marcus Johansson | WSH | $5,000 | 3.18 | 0.64 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | ARZ | $6,100 | 3.29 | 0.54 |
| Mark Giordano | CGY | $6,000 | 3.28 | 0.55 |
| Kris Letang | PIT | $7,200 | 3.12 | 0.43 |
| John Carlson | WSH | $5,700 | 2.86 | 0.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony DeAngelo | ARZ | $3,400 | 2.83 | 0.83 |
| Deryk Engelland | CGY | $3,100 | 2.25 | 0.73 |
| Ian Cole | PIT | $2,900 | 2.10 | 0.72 |
| Connor Murphy | ARZ | $3,300 | 2.25 | 0.68 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Murray | PIT | $7,500 | 8.45 | 1.13 |
| Philipp Grubauer | WSH | $7,400 | 5.60 | 0.76 |
| Braden Holtby | WSH | $7,600 | 4.89 | 0.64 |
| Marc-Andre Fleury | PIT | $7,500 | 4.73 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Murray | PIT | $7,500 | 8.45 | 1.13 |
| Philipp Grubauer | WSH | $7,400 | 5.60 | 0.76 |
| Braden Holtby | WSH | $7,600 | 4.89 | 0.64 |
| Marc-Andre Fleury | PIT | $7,500 | 4.73 | 0.63 |
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.