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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 | Brayden Point |
| C | Mark Scheifele |
| W | Mathieu Perreault |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Charlie Coyle |
| D | Jacob Trouba |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Salary | $54,500 |
| Expected Points | 148.93 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,200 | 17.88 | 2.18 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,600 | 17.28 | 2.27 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,000 | 16.59 | 1.84 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,300 | 16.53 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden Point | DET | $4,600 | 14.69 | 3.19 |
| Nick Bonino | CGY | $3,800 | 8.98 | 2.36 |
| Bryan Little | PIT | $5,400 | 12.58 | 2.33 |
| Paul Stastny | EDM | $4,700 | 10.89 | 2.32 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,300 | 20.43 | 2.46 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,000 | 17.58 | 2.51 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,600 | 16.53 | 1.92 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,800 | 16.40 | 2.10 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,500 | 16.38 | 2.18 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $7,400 | 15.68 | 2.12 |
| Brandon Saad | STL | $6,700 | 14.55 | 2.17 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,600 | 14.01 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathieu Perreault | PIT | $4,600 | 13.95 | 3.03 |
| Mattias Janmark | SJ | $3,200 | 9.47 | 2.96 |
| Charlie Coyle | NSH | $3,900 | 11.24 | 2.88 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $3,200 | 8.96 | 2.80 |
| Markus Granlund | WPG | $3,400 | 8.70 | 2.56 |
| Vladimir Sobotka | EDM | $3,700 | 9.46 | 2.56 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $5,500 | 13.91 | 2.53 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,000 | 17.58 | 2.51 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,400 | 17.67 | 2.39 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,300 | 17.20 | 2.73 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $6,100 | 14.14 | 2.32 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,600 | 13.99 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,600 | 13.99 | 3.04 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,300 | 17.20 | 2.73 |
| Justin Schultz | PHI | $4,100 | 10.57 | 2.58 |
| Mike Green | TOR | $4,900 | 11.90 | 2.43 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Crawford | STL | $8,900 | 23.69 | 2.66 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,600 | 22.57 | 2.97 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,100 | 20.84 | 2.57 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,600 | 20.35 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,600 | 22.57 | 2.97 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $8,900 | 23.69 | 2.66 |
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $7,500 | 19.39 | 2.58 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,100 | 20.84 | 2.57 |
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.