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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 | Sean Couturier |
| W | Mattias Janmark |
| W | Scott Hartnell |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| D | John Carlson |
| D | Erik Karlsson |
| G | Malcolm Subban |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 146.64 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,600 | 19.66 | 2.29 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,400 | 18.86 | 2.24 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,100 | 18.79 | 2.32 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,200 | 17.26 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $4,900 | 12.87 | 2.63 |
| Kyle Turris | MTL | $5,200 | 13.38 | 2.57 |
| Zack Smith | MTL | $3,900 | 9.90 | 2.54 |
| Derick Brassard | MTL | $4,900 | 12.41 | 2.53 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $9,200 | 22.66 | 2.46 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,600 | 20.83 | 2.42 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,200 | 17.03 | 2.75 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,900 | 16.80 | 2.13 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,300 | 15.76 | 2.50 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,900 | 15.71 | 1.99 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,500 | 15.46 | 2.06 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,100 | 14.75 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattias Janmark | SJ | $3,200 | 9.93 | 3.10 |
| Scott Hartnell | CGY | $3,800 | 10.66 | 2.80 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,200 | 17.03 | 2.75 |
| Sven Andrighetto | FLA | $3,700 | 9.67 | 2.61 |
| Jordan Weal | NYR | $3,300 | 8.42 | 2.55 |
| Matt Calvert | TB | $3,000 | 7.61 | 2.54 |
| Kevin Fiala | CGY | $3,300 | 8.35 | 2.53 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,300 | 15.76 | 2.50 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $7,000 | 18.43 | 2.63 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $7,100 | 16.29 | 2.29 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $6,500 | 15.44 | 2.38 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,200 | 14.23 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dion Phaneuf | MTL | $4,100 | 10.99 | 2.68 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $7,000 | 18.43 | 2.63 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,300 | 13.87 | 2.62 |
| Kris Russell | ANA | $3,600 | 8.94 | 2.48 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Anderson | MTL | $8,100 | 22.98 | 2.84 |
| Chad Johnson | BUF | $7,600 | 21.08 | 2.77 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,800 | 21.04 | 2.39 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,100 | 20.08 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Anderson | MTL | $8,100 | 22.98 | 2.84 |
| Chad Johnson | BUF | $7,600 | 21.08 | 2.77 |
| Anders Nilsson | WPG | $7,200 | 18.41 | 2.56 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,100 | 20.08 | 2.48 |
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.