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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 | Jordan Staal |
| C | Brayden Schenn |
| W | Gemel Smith |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| W | Brock McGinn |
| W | Vladimir Tarasenko |
| D | John Klingberg |
| D | Alex Pietrangelo |
| G | Jake Allen |
| Salary | $54,200 |
| Expected Points | 119.56 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $6,700 | 13.07 | 1.95 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,500 | 12.86 | 1.51 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,700 | 12.31 | 1.60 |
| Jordan Staal | WSH | $5,400 | 10.37 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Ryan | WSH | $3,500 | 7.99 | 2.28 |
| Radek Faksa | SJ | $3,400 | 6.92 | 2.03 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $6,700 | 13.07 | 1.95 |
| Victor Rask | WSH | $4,300 | 8.34 | 1.94 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,300 | 17.03 | 2.05 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $5,700 | 14.60 | 2.56 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,600 | 13.97 | 1.84 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $8,300 | 13.49 | 1.62 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $7,100 | 12.65 | 1.78 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,400 | 12.63 | 1.97 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $4,900 | 10.17 | 2.07 |
| Alexander Steen | EDM | $5,400 | 10.08 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemel Smith | SJ | $3,100 | 8.74 | 2.82 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $5,700 | 14.60 | 2.56 |
| Brock McGinn | WSH | $3,500 | 8.52 | 2.43 |
| Mattias Janmark | SJ | $3,600 | 8.02 | 2.23 |
| Jaromir Jagr | CEN | $3,500 | 7.79 | 2.22 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $4,900 | 10.17 | 2.07 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,300 | 17.03 | 2.05 |
| Kris Versteeg | CEN | $3,200 | 6.43 | 2.01 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,400 | 14.94 | 2.33 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,300 | 12.87 | 2.04 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,200 | 10.17 | 1.95 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,600 | 9.62 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,400 | 14.94 | 2.33 |
| Noah Hanifin | WSH | $3,600 | 7.91 | 2.20 |
| Esa Lindell | SJ | $4,200 | 8.77 | 2.09 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,300 | 12.87 | 2.04 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | EDM | $8,800 | 19.42 | 2.21 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,600 | 19.09 | 2.22 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,400 | 18.58 | 2.21 |
| Scott Darling | WSH | $7,600 | 17.50 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Darling | WSH | $7,600 | 17.50 | 2.30 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,600 | 19.09 | 2.22 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $8,800 | 19.42 | 2.21 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,400 | 18.58 | 2.21 |
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.