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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 | Sean Couturier |
| C | Brian Boyle |
| W | Adam Henrique |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Phil Kessel |
| W | Jakub Voracek |
| D | Steven Santini |
| D | Ivan Provorov |
| G | Corey Crawford |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 131.18 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,600 | 18.10 | 2.10 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,700 | 15.54 | 2.32 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $6,800 | 12.83 | 1.89 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $6,500 | 12.53 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Wagner | LA | $3,100 | 7.46 | 2.41 |
| Brian Boyle | COL | $3,400 | 8.18 | 2.40 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,700 | 15.54 | 2.32 |
| Riley Sheahan | PHI | $3,400 | 7.59 | 2.23 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,400 | 18.32 | 2.18 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,900 | 17.93 | 2.27 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $7,800 | 17.81 | 2.28 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,200 | 16.53 | 2.30 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,300 | 14.14 | 1.94 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,500 | 14.05 | 1.87 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,300 | 13.56 | 1.86 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $5,600 | 13.48 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Henrique | COL | $4,100 | 10.13 | 2.47 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $5,600 | 13.48 | 2.41 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $4,200 | 9.92 | 2.36 |
| Boone Jenner | TB | $4,900 | 11.46 | 2.34 |
| Josh Anderson | TB | $4,400 | 10.21 | 2.32 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,200 | 16.53 | 2.30 |
| Mathieu Perreault | PIT | $4,500 | 10.29 | 2.29 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $7,800 | 17.81 | 2.28 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,600 | 14.04 | 2.13 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $5,400 | 11.68 | 2.16 |
| Ivan Provorov | NYR | $4,500 | 11.43 | 2.54 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,100 | 11.20 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Santini | COL | $3,500 | 9.50 | 2.71 |
| Ivan Provorov | NYR | $4,500 | 11.43 | 2.54 |
| Andrew MacDonald | NYR | $3,500 | 8.42 | 2.41 |
| Jeff Petry | CAR | $3,500 | 7.95 | 2.27 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $9,200 | 22.65 | 2.46 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $8,500 | 22.34 | 2.63 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,300 | 22.18 | 2.67 |
| Cory Schneider | COL | $8,100 | 20.41 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,300 | 22.18 | 2.67 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $8,500 | 22.34 | 2.63 |
| Cory Schneider | COL | $8,100 | 20.41 | 2.52 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $9,200 | 22.65 | 2.46 |
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.