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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 | Ryan O’Reilly |
| C | Evgeni Malkin |
| W | Andrew Shaw |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| W | Anders Lee |
| W | Max Pacioretty |
| D | Justin Faulk |
| D | Shea Weber |
| G | Thomas Greiss |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 139.82 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,200 | 18.85 | 2.30 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $8,600 | 18.41 | 2.14 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,000 | 17.57 | 1.95 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,100 | 16.25 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathew Barzal | NJ | $4,000 | 10.78 | 2.69 |
| Lars Eller | DAL | $3,800 | 9.87 | 2.60 |
| Victor Rask | WSH | $4,000 | 9.68 | 2.42 |
| Derek Ryan | WSH | $3,500 | 8.18 | 2.34 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,500 | 18.28 | 2.81 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 18.01 | 2.05 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,200 | 17.94 | 2.19 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,100 | 17.14 | 2.12 |
| Max Pacioretty | CAR | $7,200 | 16.93 | 2.35 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $7,200 | 15.48 | 2.15 |
| Anders Lee | NJ | $6,300 | 14.73 | 2.34 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,800 | 13.49 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Shaw | CAR | $3,400 | 10.54 | 3.10 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,500 | 18.28 | 2.81 |
| Tyler Motte | TB | $3,200 | 8.21 | 2.57 |
| Alex Galchenyuk | CAR | $4,300 | 10.78 | 2.51 |
| Josh Bailey | NJ | $5,100 | 12.72 | 2.49 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $4,700 | 11.48 | 2.44 |
| Scott Hartnell | CGY | $3,400 | 8.21 | 2.41 |
| Colton Sceviour | CHI | $3,100 | 7.47 | 2.41 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,800 | 15.34 | 2.26 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,700 | 14.30 | 2.51 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,300 | 13.65 | 2.17 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 13.55 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Faulk | WSH | $4,800 | 13.39 | 2.79 |
| Justin Schultz | PHI | $4,000 | 10.41 | 2.60 |
| Nick Leddy | NJ | $4,900 | 12.34 | 2.52 |
| Scott Mayfield | NJ | $3,600 | 9.08 | 2.52 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $9,400 | 22.18 | 2.36 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,400 | 22.00 | 2.62 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $9,000 | 21.93 | 2.44 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,600 | 21.32 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $7,300 | 20.15 | 2.76 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,400 | 22.00 | 2.62 |
| Scott Darling | WSH | $7,600 | 19.32 | 2.54 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,600 | 21.32 | 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.