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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 | Evgeni Malkin |
| C | Nick Schmaltz |
| W | Anthony Duclair |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| W | Phil Kessel |
| W | Patric Hornqvist |
| D | Matt Dumba |
| D | Justin Faulk |
| G | Devan Dubnyk |
| Salary | $54,700 |
| Expected Points | 128.19 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,500 | 19.71 | 2.32 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,900 | 18.20 | 2.04 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $7,000 | 13.74 | 1.96 |
| Nick Schmaltz | STL | $5,600 | 12.53 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,500 | 19.71 | 2.32 |
| Nick Schmaltz | STL | $5,600 | 12.53 | 2.24 |
| Charlie Coyle | NSH | $4,700 | 9.71 | 2.07 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,900 | 18.20 | 2.04 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,600 | 17.45 | 2.03 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,100 | 17.09 | 2.11 |
| Mikael Granlund | NSH | $7,100 | 14.71 | 2.07 |
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $6,800 | 13.46 | 1.98 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,000 | 13.06 | 1.63 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,000 | 12.67 | 2.11 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $5,600 | 12.51 | 2.23 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $6,500 | 12.02 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Duclair | ARZ | $3,100 | 7.69 | 2.48 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $4,200 | 9.45 | 2.25 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | STL | $4,300 | 9.65 | 2.24 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $5,600 | 12.51 | 2.23 |
| Ryan Hartman | STL | $3,800 | 8.28 | 2.18 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,100 | 17.09 | 2.11 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,000 | 12.67 | 2.11 |
| Mikael Granlund | NSH | $7,100 | 14.71 | 2.07 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,400 | 12.62 | 1.97 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,900 | 12.41 | 2.10 |
| Jared Spurgeon | NSH | $5,500 | 12.18 | 2.21 |
| Ryan Suter | NSH | $5,700 | 11.67 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Dumba | NSH | $4,300 | 10.78 | 2.51 |
| Justin Faulk | WSH | $4,600 | 10.33 | 2.25 |
| Jared Spurgeon | NSH | $5,500 | 12.18 | 2.21 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,100 | 11.27 | 2.21 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,900 | 24.88 | 2.80 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,300 | 20.23 | 2.44 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $9,100 | 17.63 | 1.94 |
| Tristan Jarry | PHI | $7,900 | 17.47 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,900 | 24.88 | 2.80 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,300 | 20.23 | 2.44 |
| Tristan Jarry | PHI | $7,900 | 17.47 | 2.21 |
| Scott Darling | WSH | $7,400 | 16.08 | 2.17 |
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.