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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 | Tyler Seguin |
| C | Nathan MacKinnon |
| W | Jakub Voracek |
| W | Michael Raffl |
| W | Gabriel Landeskog |
| W | Craig Smith |
| D | Patrik Nemeth |
| D | John Klingberg |
| G | Pekka Rinne |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 131.77 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,900 | 17.56 | 2.22 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,000 | 17.38 | 2.17 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,800 | 17.06 | 1.94 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,500 | 15.95 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boone Jenner | TB | $4,400 | 10.31 | 2.34 |
| Valtteri Filppula | NYR | $3,600 | 8.27 | 2.30 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,900 | 17.56 | 2.22 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $5,600 | 12.26 | 2.19 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,300 | 18.43 | 1.98 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,100 | 15.96 | 1.97 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $7,300 | 15.23 | 2.09 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,200 | 14.82 | 2.39 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,200 | 14.77 | 1.80 |
| Josh Bailey | NJ | $7,200 | 14.41 | 2.00 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,800 | 14.14 | 1.81 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $6,800 | 13.87 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,200 | 14.82 | 2.39 |
| Craig Smith | CGY | $4,200 | 9.95 | 2.37 |
| Boone Jenner | TB | $4,400 | 10.31 | 2.34 |
| Michael Raffl | NYR | $3,600 | 8.06 | 2.24 |
| Wayne Simmonds | NYR | $5,200 | 11.47 | 2.21 |
| Sonny Milano | TB | $3,500 | 7.71 | 2.20 |
| Andrew Cogliano | LA | $3,700 | 8.10 | 2.19 |
| Elias Lindholm | WSH | $4,500 | 9.86 | 2.19 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,100 | 16.85 | 2.37 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,500 | 14.94 | 2.30 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $5,700 | 13.82 | 2.42 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $5,700 | 13.75 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,700 | 10.91 | 2.95 |
| Jared Spurgeon | NSH | $5,100 | 12.50 | 2.45 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $5,700 | 13.82 | 2.42 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $5,700 | 13.75 | 2.41 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,300 | 24.04 | 2.90 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,400 | 23.83 | 2.84 |
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $8,500 | 22.02 | 2.59 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,500 | 20.62 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,300 | 24.04 | 2.90 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,400 | 23.83 | 2.84 |
| Cam Ward | WSH | $7,300 | 19.93 | 2.73 |
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $8,500 | 22.02 | 2.59 |
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.