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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 | Evgeni Malkin |
| W | Andrew Shaw |
| W | Paul Byron |
| W | Nikolay Goldobin |
| W | Phil Kessel |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| D | Shea Weber |
| G | Darcy Kuemper |
| Salary | $54,200 |
| Expected Points | 140.07 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,200 | 21.16 | 2.30 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,700 | 18.57 | 2.41 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,400 | 18.53 | 2.21 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $6,700 | 17.35 | 2.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $6,700 | 17.35 | 2.59 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $5,200 | 12.62 | 2.43 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,700 | 18.57 | 2.41 |
| Radek Faksa | SJ | $4,100 | 9.78 | 2.39 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,800 | 19.39 | 2.20 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,000 | 18.52 | 2.31 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,000 | 17.63 | 2.20 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,300 | 17.34 | 2.75 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,700 | 16.83 | 2.19 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,200 | 15.71 | 2.18 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,500 | 15.00 | 2.00 |
| Anders Lee | NJ | $6,400 | 13.99 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Shaw | CAR | $3,900 | 11.09 | 2.84 |
| Paul Byron | CAR | $3,700 | 10.47 | 2.83 |
| Nikolay Goldobin | WPG | $3,000 | 8.45 | 2.82 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,300 | 17.34 | 2.75 |
| Alex Galchenyuk | CAR | $4,800 | 12.50 | 2.60 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $4,500 | 11.56 | 2.57 |
| Vladimir Sobotka | EDM | $3,800 | 9.14 | 2.40 |
| Tyler Toffoli | VAN | $5,400 | 12.88 | 2.39 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,600 | 15.33 | 2.32 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,600 | 14.80 | 2.64 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,000 | 14.64 | 2.09 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,400 | 14.42 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,400 | 14.42 | 2.67 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,600 | 14.80 | 2.64 |
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,500 | 8.72 | 2.49 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $5,600 | 13.74 | 2.45 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | VAN | $7,700 | 22.59 | 2.93 |
| Tristan Jarry | PHI | $8,400 | 21.13 | 2.52 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $9,000 | 21.12 | 2.35 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $7,700 | 20.85 | 2.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | VAN | $7,700 | 22.59 | 2.93 |
| Cam Ward | WSH | $7,400 | 20.38 | 2.75 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $7,700 | 20.85 | 2.71 |
| Jaroslav Halak | NJ | $7,300 | 19.52 | 2.67 |
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.