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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 | Nicklas Backstrom |
| C | Blake Wheeler |
| W | Vinnie Hinostroza |
| W | Kyle Connor |
| W | Nikolaj Ehlers |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| D | Roman Josi |
| D | Colton Parayko |
| G | Philipp Grubauer |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 133.06 |
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 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,800 | 15.99 | 1.82 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,800 | 15.37 | 1.75 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $6,500 | 14.44 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yanni Gourde | DET | $3,900 | 9.20 | 2.36 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,600 | 17.89 | 2.35 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $6,500 | 14.44 | 2.22 |
| Kyle Turris | MTL | $4,900 | 10.20 | 2.08 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 19.71 | 2.24 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,200 | 18.51 | 2.01 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,000 | 17.03 | 2.13 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,300 | 16.36 | 1.97 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,700 | 13.63 | 1.77 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,400 | 12.97 | 1.75 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $6,000 | 12.94 | 2.16 |
| Mikael Granlund | NSH | $6,800 | 12.65 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinnie Hinostroza | STL | $3,600 | 9.64 | 2.68 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $4,600 | 12.05 | 2.62 |
| Devante Smith-Pelly | DAL | $3,200 | 7.49 | 2.34 |
| Ryan Hartman | STL | $3,700 | 8.63 | 2.33 |
| Craig Smith | CGY | $4,400 | 10.23 | 2.33 |
| Chris Kunitz | DET | $3,100 | 7.04 | 2.27 |
| Mathieu Perreault | PIT | $3,900 | 8.83 | 2.26 |
| Ryan Dzingel | MTL | $3,600 | 8.11 | 2.25 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $7,000 | 15.73 | 2.25 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,600 | 15.39 | 2.33 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,600 | 14.77 | 2.64 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,800 | 12.72 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,600 | 14.77 | 2.64 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $4,700 | 11.45 | 2.44 |
| Dmitry Orlov | DAL | $3,800 | 9.18 | 2.42 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,600 | 15.39 | 2.33 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,300 | 21.17 | 2.55 |
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $7,500 | 20.17 | 2.69 |
| Alex Stalock | NSH | $7,500 | 19.47 | 2.60 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $8,500 | 18.25 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $7,500 | 20.17 | 2.69 |
| Alex Stalock | NSH | $7,500 | 19.47 | 2.60 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,300 | 21.17 | 2.55 |
| Steve Mason | PIT | $7,300 | 17.73 | 2.43 |
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.