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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 | Erik Haula |
| C | Logan Couture |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| W | Kevin Labanc |
| W | Charles Hudon |
| D | Jeff Petry |
| D | Brent Burns |
| G | Philipp Grubauer |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 122.93 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Couture | ATL | $6,700 | 13.65 | 2.04 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $7,300 | 12.39 | 1.70 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,700 | 12.26 | 1.83 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $7,000 | 11.26 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Couture | ATL | $6,700 | 13.65 | 2.04 |
| Paul Byron | CAR | $4,400 | 8.20 | 1.86 |
| Victor Rask | WSH | $4,800 | 8.90 | 1.85 |
| Matt Duchene | FLA | $5,400 | 9.92 | 1.84 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 17.44 | 1.98 |
| Max Pacioretty | CAR | $7,400 | 14.41 | 1.95 |
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $6,600 | 12.64 | 1.92 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $5,700 | 11.93 | 2.09 |
| Alex Galchenyuk | CAR | $5,400 | 11.51 | 2.13 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $5,400 | 11.08 | 2.05 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $6,100 | 10.70 | 1.75 |
| Mike Hoffman | MTL | $6,300 | 10.61 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Hudon | CAR | $3,700 | 8.73 | 2.36 |
| Kevin Labanc | ATL | $4,100 | 9.19 | 2.24 |
| Alex Galchenyuk | CAR | $5,400 | 11.51 | 2.13 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $5,700 | 11.93 | 2.09 |
| Christopher DiDomenico | MTL | $3,000 | 6.20 | 2.07 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $5,400 | 11.08 | 2.05 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $4,600 | 9.45 | 2.05 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 17.44 | 1.98 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,300 | 17.36 | 2.38 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,900 | 13.99 | 2.37 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,600 | 13.72 | 2.08 |
| Jeff Petry | CAR | $4,500 | 11.81 | 2.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Petry | CAR | $4,500 | 11.81 | 2.62 |
| Justin Faulk | WSH | $4,300 | 10.34 | 2.40 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,300 | 17.36 | 2.38 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,900 | 13.99 | 2.37 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $7,900 | 20.53 | 2.60 |
| Cam Ward | WSH | $7,400 | 18.86 | 2.55 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $8,300 | 18.56 | 2.24 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $8,300 | 17.72 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $7,900 | 20.53 | 2.60 |
| Cam Ward | WSH | $7,400 | 18.86 | 2.55 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $8,300 | 18.56 | 2.24 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $8,300 | 17.72 | 2.13 |
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.