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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 | Sean Couturier |
| C | Blake Wheeler |
| W | Vinnie Hinostroza |
| W | Mathieu Perreault |
| W | Kyle Connor |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| D | Ivan Provorov |
| D | Brent Burns |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 131.91 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,600 | 17.89 | 2.35 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $8,600 | 17.23 | 2.00 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,800 | 15.92 | 1.81 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,700 | 13.77 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,600 | 17.89 | 2.35 |
| Travis Zajac | COL | $3,700 | 8.24 | 2.23 |
| Valtteri Filppula | NYR | $3,400 | 7.10 | 2.09 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,700 | 13.77 | 2.05 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,300 | 17.67 | 2.13 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 16.61 | 1.89 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,500 | 16.08 | 2.14 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $7,300 | 15.54 | 2.13 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,800 | 15.32 | 1.96 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,000 | 13.29 | 1.66 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,700 | 12.90 | 1.67 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $6,000 | 12.69 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinnie Hinostroza | STL | $3,600 | 9.64 | 2.68 |
| Mathieu Perreault | PIT | $3,900 | 9.87 | 2.53 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $4,600 | 11.14 | 2.42 |
| Jesse Puljujarvi | ANA | $4,300 | 10.14 | 2.36 |
| Jordan Weal | NYR | $3,100 | 7.22 | 2.33 |
| Ryan Hartman | STL | $3,700 | 8.02 | 2.17 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,500 | 16.08 | 2.14 |
| Travis Konecny | NYR | $3,900 | 8.34 | 2.14 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,400 | 17.21 | 2.33 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $5,800 | 13.29 | 2.29 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,900 | 12.05 | 2.04 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,100 | 12.01 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,100 | 12.01 | 2.35 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,400 | 17.21 | 2.33 |
| Ivan Provorov | NYR | $4,900 | 11.43 | 2.33 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $5,800 | 13.29 | 2.29 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,900 | 23.29 | 2.95 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $9,300 | 22.07 | 2.37 |
| Cory Schneider | COL | $8,200 | 20.41 | 2.49 |
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $8,500 | 17.73 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,900 | 23.29 | 2.95 |
| Cory Schneider | COL | $8,200 | 20.41 | 2.49 |
| Jaroslav Halak | NJ | $7,400 | 17.63 | 2.38 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $9,300 | 22.07 | 2.37 |
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.