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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 | Derek Ryan |
| C | Steven Stamkos |
| W | Miikka Salomaki |
| W | Alex Galchenyuk |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| D | Morgan Rielly |
| G | Aaron Dell |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 140.75 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,900 | 21.94 | 2.47 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,100 | 16.79 | 2.07 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,800 | 15.68 | 1.78 |
| Eric Staal | NSH | $6,600 | 15.29 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Ryan | WSH | $3,500 | 9.41 | 2.69 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,900 | 21.94 | 2.47 |
| Jordan Staal | WSH | $5,500 | 13.38 | 2.43 |
| Nick Bonino | CGY | $3,400 | 7.95 | 2.34 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,200 | 21.57 | 2.34 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,500 | 16.38 | 2.52 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,000 | 16.27 | 2.03 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,100 | 16.18 | 2.00 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,300 | 16.12 | 2.56 |
| Max Pacioretty | CAR | $7,100 | 16.06 | 2.26 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,400 | 15.49 | 1.84 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,600 | 15.23 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miikka Salomaki | CGY | $3,500 | 10.13 | 2.89 |
| Alex Galchenyuk | CAR | $4,500 | 12.19 | 2.71 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $4,800 | 12.79 | 2.66 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,300 | 16.12 | 2.56 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,500 | 16.38 | 2.52 |
| Craig Smith | CGY | $4,000 | 9.72 | 2.43 |
| Brock McGinn | WSH | $3,600 | 8.47 | 2.35 |
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $4,400 | 10.29 | 2.34 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,200 | 15.85 | 2.56 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,900 | 15.39 | 2.61 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,800 | 15.06 | 2.21 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,600 | 13.89 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,900 | 15.39 | 2.61 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $4,900 | 12.74 | 2.60 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,200 | 15.85 | 2.56 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,400 | 13.27 | 2.46 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $9,100 | 21.82 | 2.40 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,400 | 20.93 | 2.49 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,500 | 20.83 | 2.45 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $7,900 | 20.80 | 2.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anders Nilsson | WPG | $7,600 | 20.24 | 2.66 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $7,900 | 20.80 | 2.63 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,400 | 20.93 | 2.49 |
| Scott Darling | WSH | $7,700 | 19.04 | 2.47 |
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.