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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 | Ivan Barbashev |
| C | Connor McDavid |
| W | Jake Guentzel |
| W | Jordan Eberle |
| W | Milan Lucic |
| W | Vladimir Tarasenko |
| D | Kris Russell |
| D | Alex Pietrangelo |
| G | Jake Allen |
| Salary | $54,700 |
| Expected Points | 149.95 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | PAC | $9,000 | 21.97 | 2.44 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $8,900 | 17.59 | 1.98 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PIT | $8,600 | 15.50 | 1.80 |
| Eric Staal | MIN | $6,200 | 13.36 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Letestu | EDM | $3,700 | 9.06 | 2.45 |
| Connor McDavid | PAC | $9,000 | 21.97 | 2.44 |
| Ivan Barbashev | STL | $3,400 | 8.29 | 2.44 |
| Matt Cullen | PIT | $3,400 | 7.65 | 2.25 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Guentzel | PIT | $5,700 | 19.04 | 3.34 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | STL | $7,800 | 18.04 | 2.31 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $6,600 | 13.51 | 2.05 |
| Jordan Eberle | EDM | $4,800 | 12.88 | 2.68 |
| Milan Lucic | EDM | $5,700 | 12.80 | 2.24 |
| Jaden Schwartz | STL | $6,400 | 12.72 | 1.99 |
| Max Pacioretty | MTL | $7,500 | 11.97 | 1.60 |
| Zach Parise | MIN | $7,000 | 11.08 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Guentzel | PIT | $5,700 | 19.04 | 3.34 |
| Jordan Eberle | EDM | $4,800 | 12.88 | 2.68 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | MTL | $3,800 | 9.59 | 2.52 |
| Bryan Rust | PIT | $3,800 | 9.34 | 2.46 |
| Jannik Hansen | SJ | $3,300 | 8.02 | 2.43 |
| Drake Caggiula | EDM | $3,300 | 7.94 | 2.41 |
| David Perron | STL | $4,000 | 9.61 | 2.40 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | STL | $7,800 | 18.04 | 2.31 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | STL | $6,000 | 17.87 | 2.98 |
| Brent Burns | SJ | $7,200 | 12.99 | 1.80 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | SJ | $4,400 | 12.98 | 2.95 |
| Ryan McDonagh | NYR | $5,300 | 12.27 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Russell | EDM | $3,400 | 11.99 | 3.53 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | STL | $6,000 | 17.87 | 2.98 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | SJ | $4,400 | 12.98 | 2.95 |
| Andrej Sekera | EDM | $3,700 | 10.27 | 2.78 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | STL | $8,900 | 27.07 | 3.04 |
| Marc-Andre Fleury | PIT | $8,800 | 20.50 | 2.33 |
| Carey Price | MTL | $8,800 | 20.44 | 2.32 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | MET | $8,200 | 20.36 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | STL | $8,900 | 27.07 | 3.04 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | MET | $8,200 | 20.36 | 2.48 |
| Marc-Andre Fleury | PIT | $8,800 | 20.50 | 2.33 |
| Carey Price | MTL | $8,800 | 20.44 | 2.32 |
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.