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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 | Mika Zibanejad |
| C | Connor McDavid |
| W | Jake Guentzel |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Boone Jenner |
| W | Marian Hossa |
| D | Kris Russell |
| D | Marc-Edouard Vlasic |
| G | Cam Talbot |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 134.95 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | PAC | $8,600 | 19.49 | 2.27 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PIT | $8,900 | 16.25 | 1.83 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $9,100 | 15.84 | 1.74 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYR | $5,200 | 11.73 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Letestu | EDM | $3,500 | 8.31 | 2.37 |
| Mike Fisher | NSH | $3,800 | 8.97 | 2.36 |
| Connor McDavid | PAC | $8,600 | 19.49 | 2.27 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYR | $5,200 | 11.73 | 2.26 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Guentzel | PIT | $6,800 | 19.04 | 2.80 |
| Patrick Kane | CHI | $8,500 | 14.73 | 1.73 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | NSH | $6,500 | 12.85 | 1.98 |
| Artemi Panarin | CHI | $7,100 | 12.83 | 1.81 |
| Marian Hossa | CHI | $4,800 | 12.23 | 2.55 |
| Max Pacioretty | MTL | $7,100 | 11.97 | 1.69 |
| Phil Kessel | PIT | $7,300 | 11.70 | 1.60 |
| Filip Forsberg | NSH | $7,600 | 10.81 | 1.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Guentzel | PIT | $6,800 | 19.04 | 2.80 |
| Marian Hossa | CHI | $4,800 | 12.23 | 2.55 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | MTL | $3,900 | 9.47 | 2.43 |
| Jannik Hansen | SJ | $3,300 | 8.02 | 2.43 |
| Drake Caggiula | EDM | $3,300 | 7.43 | 2.25 |
| Bryan Rust | PIT | $4,200 | 9.34 | 2.22 |
| Boone Jenner | CBJ | $4,600 | 9.67 | 2.10 |
| Jordan Eberle | EDM | $4,700 | 9.63 | 2.05 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | SJ | $7,300 | 12.99 | 1.78 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | SJ | $4,300 | 12.98 | 3.02 |
| Roman Josi | NSH | $6,000 | 12.50 | 2.08 |
| Ryan Ellis | NSH | $5,000 | 12.14 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Russell | EDM | $3,400 | 11.42 | 3.36 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | SJ | $4,300 | 12.98 | 3.02 |
| David Schlemko | SJ | $3,500 | 9.27 | 2.65 |
| Kyle Quincey | CBJ | $3,300 | 8.60 | 2.61 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | EDM | $8,600 | 23.66 | 2.75 |
| Pekka Rinne | NSH | $8,900 | 22.42 | 2.52 |
| Marc-Andre Fleury | PIT | $8,500 | 21.77 | 2.56 |
| Carey Price | MTL | $8,800 | 21.34 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | EDM | $8,600 | 23.66 | 2.75 |
| Marc-Andre Fleury | PIT | $8,500 | 21.77 | 2.56 |
| Pekka Rinne | NSH | $8,900 | 22.42 | 2.52 |
| Carey Price | MTL | $8,800 | 21.34 | 2.42 |
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.