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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 | Eric Staal |
| C | Kyle Turris |
| W | Tom Wilson |
| W | Alex DeBrincat |
| W | Kevin Fiala |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| D | P.K. Subban |
| D | Roman Josi |
| G | Corey Crawford |
| Salary | $52,200 |
| Expected Points | 124.7 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,000 | 14.20 | 2.03 |
| Kyle Turris | MTL | $5,400 | 12.88 | 2.39 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,100 | 12.88 | 1.81 |
| Eric Staal | NSH | $6,200 | 12.62 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Turris | MTL | $5,400 | 12.88 | 2.39 |
| Nick Bonino | CGY | $3,300 | 7.83 | 2.37 |
| Adam Henrique | COL | $4,800 | 10.88 | 2.27 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | TB | $4,400 | 9.89 | 2.25 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,700 | 18.37 | 2.11 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,200 | 17.53 | 2.14 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,600 | 13.64 | 1.79 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,000 | 13.09 | 2.18 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $7,000 | 12.35 | 1.76 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $4,800 | 12.29 | 2.56 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,900 | 12.03 | 1.74 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,300 | 12.00 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $3,200 | 8.52 | 2.66 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $4,800 | 12.29 | 2.56 |
| Kevin Fiala | CGY | $4,100 | 10.50 | 2.56 |
| Matt Calvert | TB | $3,000 | 7.59 | 2.53 |
| Craig Smith | CGY | $4,100 | 9.80 | 2.39 |
| Charlie Coyle | NSH | $4,500 | 10.01 | 2.22 |
| Josh Anderson | TB | $5,200 | 11.34 | 2.18 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,000 | 13.09 | 2.18 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,000 | 14.78 | 2.46 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,700 | 11.56 | 2.03 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $5,400 | 11.37 | 2.11 |
| Duncan Keith | STL | $4,900 | 11.27 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,000 | 14.78 | 2.46 |
| Duncan Keith | STL | $4,900 | 11.27 | 2.30 |
| Dmitry Orlov | DAL | $3,700 | 8.44 | 2.28 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $4,800 | 10.47 | 2.18 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Crawford | STL | $8,400 | 23.37 | 2.78 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,700 | 22.29 | 2.56 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,600 | 21.52 | 2.50 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,900 | 21.47 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Crawford | STL | $8,400 | 23.37 | 2.78 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,700 | 22.29 | 2.56 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,600 | 21.52 | 2.50 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,900 | 21.47 | 2.41 |
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.