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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 | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| C | Rickard Rakell |
| W | Ales Hemsky |
| W | Jordan Weal |
| W | Wayne Simmonds |
| W | Jakob Silfverberg |
| D | Shayne Gostisbehere |
| D | Shea Weber |
| G | John Gibson |
| Salary | $49,000 |
| Expected Points | 125.33 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,600 | 17.35 | 2.02 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,100 | 16.45 | 2.03 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $5,700 | 15.25 | 2.68 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $5,600 | 14.61 | 2.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $5,700 | 15.25 | 2.68 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $5,600 | 14.61 | 2.61 |
| Jonny Brodzinski | VAN | $3,000 | 7.64 | 2.55 |
| Chris Wagner | LA | $3,000 | 7.55 | 2.52 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,300 | 16.30 | 1.96 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,700 | 14.51 | 1.88 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,400 | 14.19 | 1.92 |
| Wayne Simmonds | NYR | $6,400 | 13.71 | 2.14 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,700 | 13.37 | 1.74 |
| Jakob Silfverberg | LA | $5,400 | 12.68 | 2.35 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,500 | 12.15 | 1.62 |
| Gustav Nyquist | TOR | $5,300 | 12.06 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ales Hemsky | CAR | $3,300 | 9.48 | 2.87 |
| Jordan Weal | NYR | $3,300 | 9.31 | 2.82 |
| Charlie Coyle | NSH | $3,900 | 10.90 | 2.79 |
| Sven Andrighetto | FLA | $3,700 | 10.08 | 2.72 |
| Jason Zucker | NSH | $3,700 | 9.91 | 2.68 |
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $3,800 | 9.90 | 2.60 |
| Michael Grabner | NYI | $3,600 | 9.26 | 2.57 |
| Nick Ritchie | LA | $3,600 | 9.00 | 2.50 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,900 | 14.61 | 2.12 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $5,000 | 14.37 | 2.87 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,900 | 13.21 | 2.24 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,400 | 13.20 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $5,000 | 14.37 | 2.87 |
| Ryan McDonagh | NYI | $5,100 | 12.80 | 2.51 |
| Cam Fowler | LA | $5,100 | 12.51 | 2.45 |
| Brent Seabrook | STL | $4,700 | 11.16 | 2.37 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $8,400 | 22.71 | 2.70 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $9,200 | 22.51 | 2.45 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,600 | 21.85 | 2.54 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $9,200 | 21.66 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Lehner | BUF | $7,300 | 19.77 | 2.71 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,400 | 22.71 | 2.70 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,400 | 21.59 | 2.57 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,600 | 21.85 | 2.54 |
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.