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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 | Sidney Crosby |
| C | Mikael Backlund |
| W | Matt Calvert |
| W | Andrew Shaw |
| W | Justin Williams |
| W | Phil Kessel |
| D | Roman Josi |
| D | Shea Weber |
| G | Sergei Bobrovsky |
| Salary | $53,700 |
| Expected Points | 132.78 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,900 | 19.40 | 2.18 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,900 | 16.96 | 2.15 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,400 | 16.90 | 2.01 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,700 | 15.90 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Bonino | CGY | $3,300 | 8.44 | 2.56 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | TB | $3,800 | 9.28 | 2.44 |
| Phillip Danault | CAR | $4,900 | 11.45 | 2.34 |
| Chris Wagner | LA | $3,700 | 8.67 | 2.34 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,000 | 18.35 | 2.29 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,200 | 16.31 | 2.27 |
| Max Pacioretty | CAR | $6,500 | 16.20 | 2.49 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,500 | 15.99 | 2.13 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $8,000 | 15.68 | 1.96 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $5,800 | 15.64 | 2.70 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,400 | 15.58 | 1.85 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,400 | 15.46 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Calvert | TB | $3,000 | 10.00 | 3.33 |
| Andrew Shaw | CAR | $3,600 | 11.09 | 3.08 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $4,400 | 12.09 | 2.75 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $5,800 | 15.64 | 2.70 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $5,600 | 14.53 | 2.59 |
| Colton Sceviour | CHI | $3,200 | 8.12 | 2.54 |
| Kevin Fiala | CGY | $3,700 | 9.40 | 2.54 |
| Brian Gibbons | COL | $3,500 | 8.84 | 2.53 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,900 | 14.20 | 2.41 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,200 | 13.29 | 2.55 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,900 | 13.08 | 1.90 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,800 | 12.97 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Hanifin | WSH | $3,600 | 9.28 | 2.58 |
| Justin Faulk | WSH | $4,700 | 12.00 | 2.55 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,200 | 13.29 | 2.55 |
| Kris Russell | ANA | $3,600 | 8.93 | 2.48 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $9,300 | 22.47 | 2.42 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,400 | 22.26 | 2.65 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,900 | 21.91 | 2.46 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,000 | 21.77 | 2.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,000 | 21.77 | 2.72 |
| Cam Ward | WSH | $7,400 | 19.73 | 2.67 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,400 | 22.26 | 2.65 |
| Petr Mrazek | TOR | $7,300 | 18.97 | 2.60 |
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.