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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 | Vinnie Hinostroza |
| C | Brayden Schenn |
| W | Kyle Connor |
| W | Mathieu Perreault |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Vladimir Tarasenko |
| D | Ryan Suter |
| D | Colton Parayko |
| G | Malcolm Subban |
| Salary | $53,800 |
| Expected Points | 123.82 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $7,300 | 14.71 | 2.01 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,600 | 14.29 | 1.88 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,400 | 13.34 | 1.80 |
| Vincent Trocheck | CHI | $6,600 | 13.26 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinnie Hinostroza | STL | $3,300 | 7.86 | 2.38 |
| Sam Gagner | WPG | $3,600 | 7.92 | 2.20 |
| Paul Stastny | EDM | $5,200 | 10.87 | 2.09 |
| Mikael Backlund | CEN | $5,100 | 10.51 | 2.06 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,300 | 16.43 | 1.98 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,900 | 16.25 | 2.06 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,700 | 15.29 | 1.99 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,600 | 14.45 | 1.90 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,400 | 13.23 | 1.79 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $6,600 | 12.65 | 1.92 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,600 | 12.36 | 1.87 |
| Jason Zucker | NSH | $6,200 | 12.30 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $4,600 | 11.14 | 2.42 |
| Mathieu Perreault | PIT | $4,300 | 10.25 | 2.38 |
| Nick Bjugstad | CHI | $3,900 | 8.60 | 2.20 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $4,300 | 9.26 | 2.15 |
| Markus Granlund | WPG | $3,400 | 7.10 | 2.09 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $5,800 | 12.13 | 2.09 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,900 | 16.25 | 2.06 |
| Dmitrij Jaskin | EDM | $3,800 | 7.80 | 2.05 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $5,100 | 11.86 | 2.32 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,700 | 10.83 | 1.90 |
| Ryan Suter | NSH | $5,400 | 10.80 | 2.00 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $4,800 | 10.52 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $5,100 | 11.86 | 2.32 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $4,800 | 10.52 | 2.19 |
| Gustav Forsling | STL | $3,700 | 8.01 | 2.16 |
| Brent Seabrook | STL | $4,500 | 9.54 | 2.12 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Crawford | STL | $9,100 | 21.38 | 2.35 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $7,700 | 18.08 | 2.35 |
| Alex Stalock | NSH | $7,700 | 17.20 | 2.23 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,300 | 16.67 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Crawford | STL | $9,100 | 21.38 | 2.35 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $7,700 | 18.08 | 2.35 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,300 | 16.67 | 2.28 |
| Alex Stalock | NSH | $7,700 | 17.20 | 2.23 |
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.