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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 | Mark Scheifele |
| C | Auston Matthews |
| W | Mathieu Perreault |
| W | Leon Draisaitl |
| W | James van Riemsdyk |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| D | Kris Russell |
| D | Jacob Trouba |
| G | Steve Mason |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 143.74 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,600 | 18.14 | 2.39 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,700 | 17.83 | 2.05 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,600 | 17.25 | 2.01 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,100 | 16.94 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,600 | 18.14 | 2.39 |
| Mikael Backlund | CEN | $5,000 | 11.83 | 2.37 |
| Sam Bennett | CEN | $3,600 | 8.45 | 2.35 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $4,100 | 9.28 | 2.26 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,900 | 19.20 | 2.78 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,200 | 16.76 | 2.33 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,600 | 16.05 | 2.11 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $5,800 | 15.50 | 2.67 |
| Mathieu Perreault | PIT | $4,400 | 15.21 | 3.46 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,300 | 13.74 | 1.88 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $5,100 | 13.71 | 2.69 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $7,400 | 13.56 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathieu Perreault | PIT | $4,400 | 15.21 | 3.46 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,900 | 19.20 | 2.78 |
| Vladimir Sobotka | EDM | $3,300 | 9.04 | 2.74 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $5,100 | 13.71 | 2.69 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $5,800 | 15.50 | 2.67 |
| Joel Armia | PIT | $3,100 | 8.03 | 2.59 |
| Jordan Weal | NYR | $3,300 | 8.33 | 2.52 |
| Zach Hyman | OTT | $3,500 | 8.60 | 2.46 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 16.29 | 2.26 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,600 | 15.72 | 2.81 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,900 | 14.05 | 2.04 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,500 | 12.81 | 2.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Russell | ANA | $3,600 | 10.54 | 2.93 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,500 | 12.81 | 2.85 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,600 | 15.72 | 2.81 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $4,200 | 10.41 | 2.48 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Murray | PHI | $9,100 | 21.80 | 2.40 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,200 | 20.96 | 2.56 |
| Steve Mason | PIT | $7,400 | 19.83 | 2.68 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $8,300 | 19.62 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Mason | PIT | $7,400 | 19.83 | 2.68 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,200 | 20.96 | 2.56 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $9,100 | 21.80 | 2.40 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $8,300 | 19.62 | 2.36 |
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.