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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 | Blake Wheeler |
| C | John Tavares |
| W | Kyle Connor |
| W | Andreas Athanasiou |
| W | Nikolaj Ehlers |
| W | Mathieu Perreault |
| D | Dustin Byfuglien |
| D | Brent Burns |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 135.73 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | NJ | $8,700 | 19.02 | 2.19 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,500 | 18.35 | 2.45 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,500 | 17.13 | 2.02 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,300 | 15.23 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,500 | 18.35 | 2.45 |
| Adam Lowry | PIT | $3,600 | 8.21 | 2.28 |
| Mathew Barzal | NJ | $5,500 | 12.31 | 2.24 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $8,700 | 19.02 | 2.19 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,400 | 17.16 | 2.04 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,600 | 15.76 | 2.07 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,100 | 15.71 | 1.94 |
| Josh Bailey | NJ | $7,200 | 14.73 | 2.05 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $7,200 | 13.89 | 1.93 |
| Anders Lee | NJ | $6,800 | 13.73 | 2.02 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $5,900 | 13.71 | 2.32 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $5,800 | 13.22 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $4,600 | 12.41 | 2.70 |
| Mathieu Perreault | PIT | $4,300 | 10.47 | 2.43 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $5,900 | 13.71 | 2.32 |
| Andreas Athanasiou | TOR | $3,900 | 8.96 | 2.30 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $5,800 | 13.22 | 2.28 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | STL | $3,300 | 7.44 | 2.25 |
| Joel Armia | PIT | $3,300 | 7.38 | 2.24 |
| Ryan Hartman | STL | $3,700 | 8.06 | 2.18 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,100 | 16.27 | 2.29 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,900 | 13.37 | 1.94 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,400 | 12.74 | 1.99 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,100 | 12.51 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,100 | 12.51 | 2.45 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,500 | 10.60 | 2.35 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,100 | 16.27 | 2.29 |
| Olli Maatta | PHI | $4,000 | 8.70 | 2.17 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,800 | 24.03 | 3.08 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $8,300 | 23.64 | 2.85 |
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $8,200 | 22.34 | 2.72 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,700 | 20.67 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,800 | 24.03 | 3.08 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $8,300 | 23.64 | 2.85 |
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $8,200 | 22.34 | 2.72 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,700 | 20.67 | 2.68 |
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.