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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 | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins |
| C | Connor McDavid |
| W | Jake Guentzel |
| W | Milan Lucic |
| W | Vladimir Tarasenko |
| W | Artturi Lehkonen |
| D | Kris Russell |
| D | Alex Pietrangelo |
| G | Cam Talbot |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 149.36 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | PAC | $8,900 | 21.97 | 2.47 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PIT | $8,600 | 17.73 | 2.06 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $8,800 | 17.48 | 1.99 |
| Eric Staal | MIN | $6,100 | 12.69 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | PAC | $8,900 | 21.97 | 2.47 |
| Ivan Barbashev | STL | $3,500 | 8.45 | 2.41 |
| Matt Cullen | PIT | $3,300 | 7.65 | 2.32 |
| Mark Letestu | EDM | $3,600 | 7.91 | 2.20 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Guentzel | PIT | $5,400 | 18.12 | 3.36 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | STL | $7,900 | 18.04 | 2.28 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $6,700 | 13.51 | 2.02 |
| Milan Lucic | EDM | $5,900 | 13.44 | 2.28 |
| Jaden Schwartz | STL | $6,300 | 12.72 | 2.02 |
| Joe Pavelski | SJ | $7,300 | 12.28 | 1.68 |
| Max Pacioretty | MTL | $7,400 | 11.97 | 1.62 |
| Jordan Eberle | EDM | $4,900 | 11.84 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Guentzel | PIT | $5,400 | 18.12 | 3.36 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | MTL | $4,000 | 11.32 | 2.83 |
| Bryan Rust | PIT | $3,800 | 9.34 | 2.46 |
| Jordan Eberle | EDM | $4,900 | 11.84 | 2.42 |
| Jannik Hansen | SJ | $3,400 | 8.02 | 2.36 |
| Drake Caggiula | EDM | $3,400 | 7.77 | 2.29 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | STL | $7,900 | 18.04 | 2.28 |
| Milan Lucic | EDM | $5,900 | 13.44 | 2.28 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | STL | $6,100 | 17.87 | 2.93 |
| Brent Burns | SJ | $7,300 | 14.22 | 1.95 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | SJ | $4,600 | 12.36 | 2.69 |
| Ryan McDonagh | NYR | $5,500 | 12.27 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Russell | EDM | $3,400 | 11.99 | 3.53 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | STL | $6,100 | 17.87 | 2.93 |
| David Schlemko | SJ | $3,300 | 9.36 | 2.84 |
| Andrej Sekera | EDM | $3,800 | 10.27 | 2.70 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | EDM | $8,600 | 26.71 | 3.11 |
| Carey Price | MTL | $8,800 | 25.37 | 2.88 |
| Marc-Andre Fleury | PIT | $8,700 | 23.88 | 2.75 |
| Jake Allen | STL | $8,800 | 21.63 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | EDM | $8,600 | 26.71 | 3.11 |
| Carey Price | MTL | $8,800 | 25.37 | 2.88 |
| Marc-Andre Fleury | PIT | $8,700 | 23.88 | 2.75 |
| Jake Allen | STL | $8,800 | 21.63 | 2.46 |
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.