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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 | Nicklas Backstrom |
| C | Evgeni Malkin |
| W | Kyle Connor |
| W | Michael Grabner |
| W | Nikolaj Ehlers |
| W | Phil Kessel |
| D | Patrik Nemeth |
| D | Kris Letang |
| G | James Reimer |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 133.23 |
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 | 20.59 | 2.21 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,000 | 19.87 | 2.48 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $8,300 | 15.50 | 1.87 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,800 | 15.37 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,000 | 19.87 | 2.48 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $6,300 | 14.61 | 2.32 |
| Lars Eller | DAL | $3,300 | 7.43 | 2.25 |
| David Desharnais | NYI | $3,500 | 7.85 | 2.24 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 18.71 | 2.13 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,100 | 18.68 | 2.31 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,800 | 17.03 | 2.18 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,500 | 15.39 | 2.05 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,700 | 13.76 | 2.05 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,500 | 13.58 | 2.09 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,000 | 13.25 | 2.21 |
| Anders Lee | NJ | $6,400 | 13.15 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $4,500 | 11.54 | 2.56 |
| Michael Grabner | NYI | $4,300 | 10.84 | 2.52 |
| Andreas Athanasiou | TOR | $3,500 | 8.60 | 2.46 |
| Chris Kreider | NYI | $5,500 | 12.95 | 2.35 |
| Nick Bjugstad | CHI | $4,000 | 9.29 | 2.32 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,100 | 18.68 | 2.31 |
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $3,900 | 8.91 | 2.28 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $5,800 | 13.15 | 2.27 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,900 | 16.93 | 2.45 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,700 | 13.51 | 2.37 |
| Kevin Shattenkirk | NYI | $6,200 | 12.11 | 1.95 |
| Nick Leddy | NJ | $5,800 | 12.10 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,500 | 9.63 | 2.75 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,900 | 16.93 | 2.45 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,700 | 13.51 | 2.37 |
| Dmitry Orlov | DAL | $3,700 | 8.72 | 2.36 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Jarry | PHI | $8,400 | 20.61 | 2.45 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,100 | 19.54 | 2.41 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $9,200 | 19.14 | 2.08 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,700 | 18.01 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Bernier | FLA | $7,200 | 17.78 | 2.47 |
| Tristan Jarry | PHI | $8,400 | 20.61 | 2.45 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,400 | 17.98 | 2.43 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,100 | 19.54 | 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.