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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of FanDuel (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the NHL FanDuel Optimizer.
| C | Nicklas Backstrom |
| C | Phillip Danault |
| W | Artturi Lehkonen |
| W | T.J. Oshie |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| W | Brendan Gallagher |
| D | Kevin Shattenkirk |
| D | Nathan Beaulieu |
| G | Carey Price |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 129.07 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,800 | 15.48 | 1.98 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | WSH | $7,200 | 15.10 | 2.10 |
| Derek Stepan | NYR | $6,000 | 10.94 | 1.82 |
| Phillip Danault | MTL | $4,600 | 10.35 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Danault | MTL | $4,600 | 10.35 | 2.25 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | WSH | $7,200 | 15.10 | 2.10 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,800 | 15.48 | 1.98 |
| Lars Eller | WSH | $3,300 | 6.36 | 1.93 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $8,400 | 15.77 | 1.88 |
| Max Pacioretty | MTL | $7,800 | 13.18 | 1.69 |
| T.J. Oshie | WSH | $7,200 | 13.11 | 1.82 |
| Brendan Gallagher | MTL | $5,300 | 12.09 | 2.28 |
| Alexander Radulov | MTL | $5,800 | 11.30 | 1.95 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $5,600 | 11.23 | 2.01 |
| Marcus Johansson | WSH | $5,300 | 11.18 | 2.11 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | MTL | $3,600 | 10.41 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artturi Lehkonen | MTL | $3,600 | 10.41 | 2.89 |
| Brendan Gallagher | MTL | $5,300 | 12.09 | 2.28 |
| Paul Byron | MTL | $4,400 | 9.61 | 2.18 |
| Marcus Johansson | WSH | $5,300 | 11.18 | 2.11 |
| Daniel Winnik | WSH | $3,300 | 6.97 | 2.11 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $5,600 | 11.23 | 2.01 |
| Alexander Radulov | MTL | $5,800 | 11.30 | 1.95 |
| Andre Burakovsky | WSH | $4,500 | 8.62 | 1.92 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Shattenkirk | WSH | $5,700 | 16.49 | 2.89 |
| Andrei Markov | MTL | $4,800 | 10.80 | 2.25 |
| Nathan Beaulieu | MTL | $3,600 | 9.49 | 2.64 |
| Dmitry Kulikov | BUF | $3,700 | 8.78 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Shattenkirk | WSH | $5,700 | 16.49 | 2.89 |
| Nathan Beaulieu | MTL | $3,600 | 9.49 | 2.64 |
| Dmitry Kulikov | BUF | $3,700 | 8.78 | 2.37 |
| Dan Girardi | NYR | $3,300 | 7.69 | 2.33 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carey Price | MTL | $9,300 | 26.26 | 2.82 |
| Braden Holtby | WSH | $9,400 | 23.25 | 2.47 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYR | $8,800 | 20.86 | 2.37 |
| Robin Lehner | BUF | $7,800 | 18.73 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carey Price | MTL | $9,300 | 26.26 | 2.82 |
| Braden Holtby | WSH | $9,400 | 23.25 | 2.47 |
| Robin Lehner | BUF | $7,800 | 18.73 | 2.40 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYR | $8,800 | 20.86 | 2.37 |
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.