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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 | J.T. Compher |
| C | Tyler Seguin |
| W | Mathieu Perreault |
| W | Nikolaj Ehlers |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| D | Drew Doughty |
| D | John Klingberg |
| G | Malcolm Subban |
| Salary | $54,300 |
| Expected Points | 125.15 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,400 | 16.77 | 2.00 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $8,000 | 16.65 | 2.08 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $6,700 | 15.64 | 2.33 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $6,600 | 14.14 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Compher | FLA | $3,800 | 10.09 | 2.65 |
| Radek Faksa | SJ | $4,000 | 9.98 | 2.50 |
| Bryan Little | PIT | $4,700 | 11.10 | 2.36 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | FLA | $4,000 | 9.38 | 2.34 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,600 | 15.12 | 1.99 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,400 | 14.31 | 1.70 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $5,700 | 14.29 | 2.51 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,300 | 14.23 | 1.95 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,300 | 14.06 | 1.93 |
| Mike Hoffman | MTL | $7,100 | 12.48 | 1.76 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,200 | 12.46 | 2.01 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $6,700 | 11.42 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathieu Perreault | PIT | $4,200 | 10.71 | 2.55 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $5,700 | 14.29 | 2.51 |
| Anthony Duclair | ARZ | $3,500 | 8.40 | 2.40 |
| Brendan Perlini | ARZ | $3,700 | 8.73 | 2.36 |
| Trevor Lewis | VAN | $3,200 | 7.33 | 2.29 |
| Mattias Janmark | SJ | $3,900 | 8.81 | 2.26 |
| Clayton Keller | ARZ | $5,000 | 10.98 | 2.20 |
| Jonny Brodzinski | VAN | $3,000 | 6.36 | 2.12 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,700 | 12.84 | 1.92 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $5,500 | 12.53 | 2.28 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $5,500 | 12.20 | 2.22 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,100 | 11.26 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Klingberg | SJ | $5,500 | 12.53 | 2.28 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $3,500 | 7.81 | 2.23 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $5,500 | 12.20 | 2.22 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,100 | 11.26 | 2.21 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,900 | 20.52 | 2.60 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,700 | 19.42 | 2.23 |
| Scott Wedgewood | ARZ | $7,100 | 18.87 | 2.66 |
| Anton Forsberg | STL | $7,500 | 18.35 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Wedgewood | ARZ | $7,100 | 18.87 | 2.66 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,900 | 20.52 | 2.60 |
| Anton Forsberg | STL | $7,500 | 18.35 | 2.45 |
| Mike Condon | MTL | $7,300 | 17.77 | 2.43 |
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.