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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 | Erik Haula |
| C | Derick Brassard |
| W | Matt Calvert |
| W | Sven Andrighetto |
| W | Artemi Panarin |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| D | Erik Karlsson |
| D | Seth Jones |
| G | Carter Hutton |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 120.13 |
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 | 16.05 | 1.87 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,400 | 12.85 | 1.74 |
| Nick Foligno | TB | $6,600 | 12.72 | 1.93 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,400 | 11.88 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher DiDomenico | MTL | $3,000 | 6.76 | 2.25 |
| Bryan Little | PIT | $4,900 | 10.95 | 2.23 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | MTL | $4,700 | 9.81 | 2.09 |
| Radek Faksa | SJ | $3,600 | 7.49 | 2.08 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $8,300 | 16.03 | 1.93 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,200 | 15.86 | 1.93 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,800 | 15.73 | 2.02 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,700 | 15.55 | 1.79 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,600 | 15.02 | 2.28 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $6,100 | 14.59 | 2.39 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,200 | 13.70 | 1.90 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,400 | 13.66 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Calvert | TB | $3,000 | 8.36 | 2.79 |
| Sven Andrighetto | FLA | $3,400 | 9.16 | 2.69 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $3,500 | 9.21 | 2.63 |
| Josh Anderson | TB | $3,600 | 9.23 | 2.56 |
| Drew Stafford | COL | $3,800 | 9.62 | 2.53 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $6,100 | 14.59 | 2.39 |
| Kris Versteeg | CEN | $3,700 | 8.72 | 2.36 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $4,100 | 9.57 | 2.33 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $7,300 | 15.87 | 2.17 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,600 | 14.32 | 2.17 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,300 | 12.91 | 2.05 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,300 | 12.72 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Savard | TB | $3,800 | 9.39 | 2.47 |
| Jack Johnson | TB | $3,800 | 9.29 | 2.44 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,400 | 10.74 | 2.44 |
| T.J. Brodie | CEN | $4,800 | 11.35 | 2.36 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $8,200 | 23.18 | 2.83 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,200 | 22.10 | 2.69 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $9,100 | 21.53 | 2.37 |
| Mike Condon | MTL | $7,700 | 20.85 | 2.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $8,200 | 23.18 | 2.83 |
| Cam Ward | WSH | $7,300 | 20.51 | 2.81 |
| Mike Condon | MTL | $7,700 | 20.85 | 2.71 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,200 | 22.10 | 2.69 |
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.