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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 | Mikko Koivu |
| C | Mika Zibanejad |
| W | Pavel Buchnevich |
| W | Chris Kreider |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| W | Clayton Keller |
| D | Jacob Trouba |
| D | Dustin Byfuglien |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Salary | $54,600 |
| Expected Points | 122.2 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $7,200 | 14.15 | 1.97 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,600 | 13.03 | 1.71 |
| Henrik Zetterberg | TOR | $6,400 | 12.26 | 1.91 |
| Eric Staal | NSH | $6,800 | 12.10 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andreas Athanasiou | TOR | $3,600 | 8.15 | 2.26 |
| Christian Dvorak | ARZ | $3,900 | 8.15 | 2.09 |
| Kevin Hayes | NYI | $4,800 | 9.96 | 2.07 |
| Frans Nielsen | TOR | $4,500 | 9.13 | 2.03 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,400 | 15.13 | 2.04 |
| Clayton Keller | ARZ | $6,100 | 13.14 | 2.15 |
| Chris Kreider | NYI | $5,300 | 12.97 | 2.45 |
| Mats Zuccarello | NYI | $5,600 | 11.71 | 2.09 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,500 | 11.51 | 1.53 |
| Gustav Nyquist | TOR | $5,400 | 11.51 | 2.13 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | NYI | $4,500 | 11.23 | 2.50 |
| Tomas Tatar | TOR | $5,800 | 11.04 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavel Buchnevich | NYI | $4,500 | 11.23 | 2.50 |
| Chris Kreider | NYI | $5,300 | 12.97 | 2.45 |
| Andreas Athanasiou | TOR | $3,600 | 8.15 | 2.26 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $4,600 | 10.22 | 2.22 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $3,500 | 7.73 | 2.21 |
| Michael Grabner | NYI | $3,700 | 8.00 | 2.16 |
| Clayton Keller | ARZ | $6,100 | 13.14 | 2.15 |
| Gustav Nyquist | TOR | $5,400 | 11.51 | 2.13 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $6,100 | 12.55 | 2.06 |
| Kevin Shattenkirk | NYI | $5,800 | 11.21 | 1.93 |
| Mike Green | TOR | $5,100 | 10.76 | 2.11 |
| Ryan McDonagh | NYI | $5,000 | 10.37 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,300 | 10.34 | 2.40 |
| Alex Goligoski | ARZ | $3,700 | 8.36 | 2.26 |
| Trevor Daley | TOR | $3,600 | 7.92 | 2.20 |
| Mike Green | TOR | $5,100 | 10.76 | 2.11 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,100 | 21.82 | 2.69 |
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $8,000 | 20.24 | 2.53 |
| Alex Stalock | NSH | $7,600 | 19.79 | 2.60 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,600 | 16.52 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,100 | 21.82 | 2.69 |
| Alex Stalock | NSH | $7,600 | 19.79 | 2.60 |
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $8,000 | 20.24 | 2.53 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,600 | 16.52 | 1.92 |
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.