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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 | Craig Smith |
| W | Kevin Fiala |
| W | Vladimir Tarasenko |
| W | Viktor Arvidsson |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| D | Jake Muzzin |
| G | Carter Hutton |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 136.67 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,600 | 18.86 | 2.19 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,000 | 17.42 | 1.94 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,800 | 16.83 | 2.16 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $8,200 | 16.67 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Turris | MTL | $5,600 | 13.55 | 2.42 |
| Valtteri Filppula | NYR | $3,700 | 8.47 | 2.29 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,600 | 18.86 | 2.19 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,800 | 16.83 | 2.16 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,000 | 20.25 | 2.25 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,000 | 18.04 | 2.25 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,700 | 17.06 | 1.96 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,800 | 15.83 | 2.03 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,400 | 15.74 | 2.46 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,600 | 15.07 | 1.98 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $7,700 | 15.06 | 1.96 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,500 | 15.00 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Smith | CGY | $4,200 | 11.19 | 2.66 |
| Kevin Fiala | CGY | $4,600 | 12.06 | 2.62 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $4,000 | 10.19 | 2.55 |
| Wayne Simmonds | NYR | $5,300 | 13.17 | 2.48 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,400 | 15.74 | 2.46 |
| Nick Bonino | CGY | $3,400 | 8.18 | 2.41 |
| Andrew Shaw | CAR | $3,900 | 9.29 | 2.38 |
| Alex Galchenyuk | CAR | $4,800 | 11.21 | 2.33 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,600 | 15.55 | 2.78 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,900 | 15.45 | 2.24 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,300 | 14.48 | 2.30 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,800 | 13.76 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,600 | 15.55 | 2.78 |
| Dmitry Orlov | DAL | $3,600 | 9.21 | 2.56 |
| Jake Muzzin | VAN | $4,800 | 12.05 | 2.51 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,600 | 13.67 | 2.44 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $9,300 | 21.77 | 2.34 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,700 | 21.66 | 2.49 |
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $7,800 | 21.66 | 2.78 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,500 | 21.60 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $7,800 | 21.66 | 2.78 |
| Steve Mason | PIT | $7,400 | 19.17 | 2.59 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,500 | 21.60 | 2.54 |
| Darcy Kuemper | VAN | $7,900 | 19.90 | 2.52 |
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.