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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 | Evgeni Malkin |
| C | Kyle Turris |
| W | Kyle Connor |
| W | Matt Calvert |
| W | Kevin Fiala |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| D | John Klingberg |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| G | Sergei Bobrovsky |
| Salary | $52,100 |
| Expected Points | 132.82 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,300 | 18.66 | 2.01 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,500 | 18.14 | 2.13 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $8,100 | 17.99 | 2.22 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,500 | 17.76 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Johnson | DET | $4,100 | 10.48 | 2.56 |
| Radek Faksa | SJ | $4,100 | 10.48 | 2.55 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | TB | $3,900 | 9.73 | 2.49 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | FLA | $4,000 | 9.36 | 2.34 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,700 | 18.83 | 2.45 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,600 | 18.48 | 2.15 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,800 | 18.44 | 2.36 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,000 | 15.07 | 2.51 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,400 | 14.10 | 2.20 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $4,500 | 13.56 | 3.01 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,300 | 13.28 | 1.82 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,300 | 13.24 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $4,500 | 13.56 | 3.01 |
| Matt Calvert | TB | $3,000 | 8.30 | 2.77 |
| Kevin Fiala | CGY | $3,800 | 10.13 | 2.67 |
| Nick Ritchie | LA | $3,300 | 8.57 | 2.60 |
| Antoine Roussel | SJ | $3,200 | 8.15 | 2.55 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,000 | 15.07 | 2.51 |
| Andrew Shaw | CAR | $3,600 | 8.87 | 2.46 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,700 | 18.83 | 2.45 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,700 | 15.04 | 2.64 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $5,500 | 13.83 | 2.51 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,500 | 12.70 | 1.95 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,900 | 12.35 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,700 | 15.04 | 2.64 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | DET | $4,000 | 10.52 | 2.63 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $5,500 | 13.83 | 2.51 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | BUF | $4,600 | 11.51 | 2.50 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $9,000 | 23.40 | 2.60 |
| Tristan Jarry | PHI | $8,500 | 23.27 | 2.74 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,800 | 21.61 | 2.46 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,800 | 20.93 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $7,400 | 20.76 | 2.81 |
| Tristan Jarry | PHI | $8,500 | 23.27 | 2.74 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,800 | 20.93 | 2.68 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $9,000 | 23.40 | 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.