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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 | Patrice Bergeron |
| C | Evgeni Malkin |
| W | Bryan Rust |
| W | Kevin Fiala |
| W | J.T. Compher |
| W | Jakub Voracek |
| D | Roman Josi |
| D | P.K. Subban |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 134.83 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,300 | 19.69 | 2.37 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,100 | 17.30 | 2.14 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,100 | 16.86 | 1.85 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,200 | 16.36 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,300 | 19.69 | 2.37 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,200 | 16.36 | 2.27 |
| Mathew Barzal | NJ | $6,000 | 13.21 | 2.20 |
| Nick Bonino | CGY | $3,300 | 7.22 | 2.19 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hall | COL | $8,000 | 15.99 | 2.00 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,500 | 15.98 | 1.88 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,000 | 15.49 | 1.94 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,200 | 15.46 | 1.88 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,500 | 15.11 | 2.01 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $7,000 | 15.06 | 2.15 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,600 | 14.67 | 1.93 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,800 | 14.65 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $3,300 | 9.80 | 2.97 |
| Kevin Fiala | CGY | $4,400 | 11.86 | 2.70 |
| J.T. Compher | FLA | $3,600 | 9.42 | 2.62 |
| Craig Smith | CGY | $4,700 | 11.52 | 2.45 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | STL | $3,400 | 8.19 | 2.41 |
| Mathieu Perreault | PIT | $4,400 | 10.47 | 2.38 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | TOR | $3,500 | 8.21 | 2.34 |
| Wayne Simmonds | NYR | $5,500 | 12.59 | 2.29 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,500 | 14.52 | 2.23 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $5,800 | 13.90 | 2.40 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,700 | 13.82 | 2.06 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,000 | 13.66 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $5,800 | 13.90 | 2.40 |
| Jake Muzzin | VAN | $4,600 | 10.55 | 2.29 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,000 | 13.66 | 2.28 |
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,600 | 8.20 | 2.28 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,400 | 24.14 | 2.87 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $9,500 | 23.91 | 2.52 |
| Darcy Kuemper | VAN | $8,000 | 23.41 | 2.93 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,800 | 22.68 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | VAN | $8,000 | 23.41 | 2.93 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,400 | 24.14 | 2.87 |
| Petr Mrazek | TOR | $7,600 | 20.11 | 2.65 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,800 | 22.68 | 2.58 |
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.