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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 | Auston Matthews |
| C | Nicklas Backstrom |
| W | Sonny Milano |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| W | Filip Forsberg |
| W | T.J. Oshie |
| D | Samuel Girard |
| D | David Savard |
| G | Malcolm Subban |
| Salary | $53,700 |
| Expected Points | 178.53 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,100 | 21.65 | 2.67 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $6,800 | 21.53 | 3.17 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,600 | 18.93 | 2.20 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,400 | 18.35 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derick Brassard | MTL | $4,900 | 17.44 | 3.56 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $4,900 | 17.07 | 3.48 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $6,800 | 21.53 | 3.17 |
| Zack Smith | MTL | $3,900 | 11.96 | 3.07 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,900 | 22.25 | 2.82 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $9,200 | 22.13 | 2.41 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $6,000 | 20.35 | 3.39 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,500 | 19.31 | 2.57 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,600 | 19.08 | 2.22 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,200 | 17.23 | 2.78 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,700 | 17.22 | 2.57 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $5,400 | 16.96 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Milano | TB | $4,000 | 14.93 | 3.73 |
| Scott Hartnell | CGY | $3,800 | 13.12 | 3.45 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $6,000 | 20.35 | 3.39 |
| Sven Andrighetto | FLA | $3,700 | 12.19 | 3.29 |
| Mattias Janmark | SJ | $3,200 | 10.41 | 3.25 |
| Jordan Weal | NYR | $3,300 | 10.70 | 3.24 |
| Matt Calvert | TB | $3,000 | 9.62 | 3.21 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $5,400 | 16.96 | 3.14 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Girard | CGY | $3,800 | 19.27 | 5.07 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $6,500 | 17.66 | 2.72 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $7,100 | 17.38 | 2.45 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,600 | 15.89 | 2.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Girard | CGY | $3,800 | 19.27 | 5.07 |
| David Savard | TB | $3,700 | 13.31 | 3.60 |
| Dion Phaneuf | MTL | $4,100 | 14.50 | 3.54 |
| Kris Russell | ANA | $3,600 | 11.66 | 3.24 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Anderson | MTL | $8,100 | 27.02 | 3.34 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $7,900 | 26.60 | 3.37 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $8,600 | 23.31 | 2.71 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,800 | 23.25 | 2.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $7,900 | 26.60 | 3.37 |
| Craig Anderson | MTL | $8,100 | 27.02 | 3.34 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $8,600 | 23.31 | 2.71 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,800 | 23.25 | 2.64 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you 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. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.