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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 | Steven Stamkos |
| W | Kyle Connor |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| W | J.T. Miller |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| D | Greg Pateryn |
| D | Jacob Trouba |
| G | Anders Nilsson |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 136.6 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,700 | 20.83 | 2.39 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,000 | 18.43 | 2.05 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,100 | 17.59 | 2.17 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,000 | 17.48 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,700 | 20.83 | 2.39 |
| Andreas Athanasiou | TOR | $3,400 | 7.95 | 2.34 |
| Bryan Little | PIT | $4,900 | 11.17 | 2.28 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,000 | 17.48 | 2.18 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,200 | 19.97 | 2.17 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 16.50 | 1.88 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,600 | 16.50 | 2.50 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,200 | 16.43 | 2.28 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,800 | 15.76 | 2.02 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,800 | 15.21 | 1.95 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $8,300 | 14.60 | 1.76 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,800 | 14.53 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $3,500 | 9.78 | 2.79 |
| Michael Cammalleri | VAN | $3,700 | 9.35 | 2.53 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,600 | 16.50 | 2.50 |
| Elias Lindholm | WSH | $4,200 | 10.34 | 2.46 |
| J.T. Miller | NYI | $5,400 | 13.23 | 2.45 |
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $3,800 | 9.20 | 2.42 |
| Brett Ritchie | SJ | $3,500 | 8.43 | 2.41 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $5,900 | 14.10 | 2.39 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $7,300 | 15.52 | 2.13 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 15.19 | 2.11 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,800 | 15.09 | 2.22 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,800 | 13.56 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Pateryn | SJ | $3,500 | 10.00 | 2.86 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,400 | 12.30 | 2.80 |
| Jared Spurgeon | NSH | $4,200 | 10.87 | 2.59 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $4,700 | 11.10 | 2.36 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $9,400 | 22.22 | 2.36 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $8,700 | 22.22 | 2.55 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,500 | 21.22 | 2.50 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,400 | 20.90 | 2.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anders Nilsson | WPG | $7,600 | 20.05 | 2.64 |
| Michal Neuvirth | NYR | $7,400 | 18.95 | 2.56 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $8,700 | 22.22 | 2.55 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,400 | 18.66 | 2.52 |
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.