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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 | Sidney Crosby |
| C | Jack Eichel |
| W | Evander Kane |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| W | Conor Sheary |
| W | Paul Byron |
| D | Ryan Suter |
| D | Ivan Provorov |
| G | Mike Condon |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 133.92 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,900 | 19.30 | 2.17 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,500 | 18.40 | 2.16 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,800 | 17.98 | 2.31 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,100 | 17.41 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Letestu | ANA | $3,600 | 8.54 | 2.37 |
| Mathew Barzal | NJ | $3,800 | 8.89 | 2.34 |
| Radek Faksa | SJ | $3,700 | 8.66 | 2.34 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $5,200 | 12.18 | 2.34 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,800 | 18.84 | 2.14 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,600 | 16.45 | 1.91 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $8,100 | 15.50 | 1.91 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,500 | 15.38 | 2.37 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $8,300 | 15.30 | 1.84 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,600 | 15.05 | 1.98 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,300 | 14.88 | 2.04 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,400 | 14.63 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Byron | CAR | $3,900 | 9.58 | 2.46 |
| Derek Dorsett | WPG | $3,500 | 8.43 | 2.41 |
| Josh Bailey | NJ | $4,400 | 10.61 | 2.41 |
| Conor Sheary | PHI | $4,900 | 11.75 | 2.40 |
| Jordan Weal | NYR | $3,300 | 7.92 | 2.40 |
| Chris Stewart | NSH | $4,200 | 10.04 | 2.39 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,500 | 15.38 | 2.37 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $5,000 | 11.83 | 2.37 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $7,500 | 16.39 | 2.19 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,900 | 15.34 | 2.22 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,300 | 14.58 | 2.31 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $6,000 | 13.42 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Suter | NSH | $4,800 | 12.58 | 2.62 |
| Jared Spurgeon | NSH | $4,200 | 10.97 | 2.61 |
| Ivan Provorov | NYR | $4,200 | 10.69 | 2.55 |
| Justin Schultz | PHI | $4,100 | 10.01 | 2.44 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,100 | 22.34 | 2.76 |
| Mike Condon | MTL | $7,500 | 22.03 | 2.94 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,900 | 21.94 | 2.46 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,300 | 20.69 | 2.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Condon | MTL | $7,500 | 22.03 | 2.94 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,100 | 22.34 | 2.76 |
| Darcy Kuemper | VAN | $7,300 | 20.09 | 2.75 |
| Jaroslav Halak | NJ | $7,600 | 20.52 | 2.70 |
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.