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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 | Yanni Gourde |
| C | Blake Wheeler |
| W | Vinnie Hinostroza |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| W | Kyle Connor |
| D | Jordan Oesterle |
| D | P.K. Subban |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Salary | $54,300 |
| Expected Points | 164.86 |
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 | 20.08 | 2.64 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,800 | 19.87 | 2.55 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,800 | 15.69 | 1.78 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $6,600 | 15.60 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yanni Gourde | DET | $3,900 | 11.99 | 3.07 |
| Kyle Brodziak | EDM | $3,100 | 8.50 | 2.74 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,600 | 20.08 | 2.64 |
| Derick Brassard | MTL | $6,000 | 15.49 | 2.58 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 22.41 | 2.55 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,200 | 19.55 | 2.13 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,300 | 19.28 | 2.32 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,000 | 16.78 | 2.10 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,700 | 15.17 | 1.97 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,700 | 15.14 | 2.26 |
| Tyler Johnson | DET | $5,800 | 14.59 | 2.52 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,400 | 14.58 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinnie Hinostroza | STL | $3,600 | 12.17 | 3.38 |
| Craig Smith | CGY | $4,400 | 13.23 | 3.01 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $4,600 | 13.46 | 2.93 |
| Ryan Dzingel | MTL | $3,600 | 9.89 | 2.75 |
| Austin Watson | CGY | $3,200 | 8.37 | 2.62 |
| Devante Smith-Pelly | DAL | $3,200 | 8.18 | 2.56 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 22.41 | 2.55 |
| Alex Killorn | DET | $4,300 | 10.89 | 2.53 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $5,700 | 16.19 | 2.84 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,600 | 15.89 | 2.41 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $7,000 | 15.61 | 2.23 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,600 | 14.98 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Oesterle | STL | $3,900 | 12.66 | 3.25 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $4,800 | 14.30 | 2.98 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $5,700 | 16.19 | 2.84 |
| Kris Russell | ANA | $4,100 | 11.17 | 2.72 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,900 | 36.62 | 4.64 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,400 | 26.65 | 3.17 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $9,300 | 26.35 | 2.83 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,300 | 20.50 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,900 | 36.62 | 4.64 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,400 | 26.65 | 3.17 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $9,300 | 26.35 | 2.83 |
| Alex Stalock | NSH | $7,500 | 19.75 | 2.63 |
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.