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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 | Brayden Schenn |
| C | Paul Stastny |
| W | Kyle Connor |
| W | Jaden Schwartz |
| W | Vladimir Tarasenko |
| W | Nikolaj Ehlers |
| D | David Schlemko |
| D | Colton Parayko |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Salary | $54,700 |
| Expected Points | 129.75 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,900 | 14.88 | 1.88 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $7,300 | 14.46 | 1.98 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,600 | 13.76 | 1.60 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $6,600 | 13.44 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Wagner | LA | $3,700 | 8.15 | 2.20 |
| Tyson Jost | FLA | $3,300 | 7.07 | 2.14 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | FLA | $3,800 | 7.74 | 2.04 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $6,600 | 13.44 | 2.04 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,500 | 18.35 | 2.16 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,700 | 14.79 | 1.70 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $7,000 | 14.47 | 2.07 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,600 | 14.35 | 1.89 |
| Mike Hoffman | MTL | $7,000 | 13.90 | 1.99 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $5,600 | 13.38 | 2.39 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,400 | 12.65 | 1.71 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,000 | 12.61 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $4,400 | 11.58 | 2.63 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $5,600 | 13.38 | 2.39 |
| Andrew Shaw | CAR | $3,600 | 8.28 | 2.30 |
| Vladimir Sobotka | EDM | $4,000 | 8.98 | 2.25 |
| Alex Galchenyuk | CAR | $4,700 | 10.27 | 2.19 |
| Sven Andrighetto | FLA | $3,400 | 7.41 | 2.18 |
| Mathieu Perreault | PIT | $4,500 | 9.76 | 2.17 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,500 | 18.35 | 2.16 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,700 | 13.15 | 1.96 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,900 | 12.96 | 2.20 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,000 | 12.85 | 2.14 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $4,900 | 12.38 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Schlemko | CAR | $3,500 | 12.26 | 3.50 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $4,900 | 12.38 | 2.53 |
| Jeff Petry | CAR | $3,500 | 8.20 | 2.34 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,900 | 12.96 | 2.20 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,000 | 21.75 | 2.72 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $8,700 | 20.87 | 2.40 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $8,600 | 20.47 | 2.38 |
| Mike Condon | MTL | $7,400 | 18.53 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,000 | 21.75 | 2.72 |
| Mike Condon | MTL | $7,400 | 18.53 | 2.50 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $8,700 | 20.87 | 2.40 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $8,600 | 20.47 | 2.38 |
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.