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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 | Phillip Danault |
| C | Connor McDavid |
| W | Jake Guentzel |
| W | Nino Niederreiter |
| W | Vladimir Tarasenko |
| W | Artturi Lehkonen |
| D | Kris Russell |
| D | Alex Pietrangelo |
| G | Tuukka Rask |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 147.99 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | PAC | $9,100 | 21.97 | 2.41 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $9,000 | 15.84 | 1.76 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PIT | $8,500 | 15.26 | 1.79 |
| Eric Staal | MIN | $6,400 | 14.20 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | PAC | $9,100 | 21.97 | 2.41 |
| Ivan Barbashev | STL | $3,500 | 8.29 | 2.37 |
| Mark Letestu | EDM | $3,500 | 8.31 | 2.37 |
| Phillip Danault | MTL | $4,700 | 10.86 | 2.31 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | STL | $8,000 | 18.04 | 2.26 |
| Jake Guentzel | PIT | $5,500 | 17.51 | 3.18 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $7,100 | 14.78 | 2.03 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,000 | 13.14 | 1.88 |
| Mike Hoffman | OTT | $6,600 | 12.98 | 1.97 |
| Milan Lucic | EDM | $5,700 | 12.80 | 2.24 |
| Jaden Schwartz | STL | $6,100 | 12.72 | 2.09 |
| Zach Parise | MIN | $6,600 | 12.41 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Guentzel | PIT | $5,500 | 17.51 | 3.18 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | MTL | $4,000 | 11.32 | 2.83 |
| Bryan Rust | PIT | $3,700 | 9.20 | 2.49 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | STL | $8,000 | 18.04 | 2.26 |
| Charlie Coyle | MIN | $4,500 | 10.12 | 2.25 |
| Milan Lucic | EDM | $5,700 | 12.80 | 2.24 |
| Jordan Eberle | EDM | $4,900 | 10.81 | 2.21 |
| Patrick Maroon | EDM | $5,300 | 11.58 | 2.19 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | STL | $6,200 | 17.87 | 2.88 |
| Erik Karlsson | CAR | $7,200 | 17.58 | 2.44 |
| Brent Burns | SJ | $7,400 | 14.22 | 1.92 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | SJ | $4,500 | 12.36 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Russell | EDM | $3,300 | 11.99 | 3.63 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | STL | $6,200 | 17.87 | 2.88 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | SJ | $4,500 | 12.36 | 2.75 |
| Cody Ceci | OTT | $3,300 | 9.22 | 2.71 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,900 | 27.22 | 3.13 |
| Carey Price | MTL | $8,900 | 26.57 | 2.99 |
| Cam Talbot | EDM | $8,500 | 25.51 | 3.00 |
| Jake Allen | STL | $8,700 | 24.89 | 2.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,900 | 27.22 | 3.13 |
| Cam Talbot | EDM | $8,500 | 25.51 | 3.00 |
| Carey Price | MTL | $8,900 | 26.57 | 2.99 |
| Jake Allen | STL | $8,700 | 24.89 | 2.86 |
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.