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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 | Blake Wheeler |
| W | Bryan Rust |
| W | Mathieu Perreault |
| W | Corey Perry |
| W | Nikolaj Ehlers |
| D | Patrik Nemeth |
| D | Brent Burns |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 135.91 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,800 | 20.89 | 2.37 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,300 | 18.28 | 2.20 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,600 | 17.61 | 2.05 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,100 | 17.24 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,100 | 17.24 | 2.43 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,800 | 20.89 | 2.37 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,300 | 18.28 | 2.20 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,000 | 15.00 | 2.14 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hall | COL | $8,100 | 17.57 | 2.17 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,900 | 17.47 | 1.96 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,400 | 16.47 | 1.96 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,400 | 15.61 | 1.86 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,500 | 15.36 | 2.05 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,000 | 15.12 | 1.89 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,600 | 14.96 | 1.97 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $6,800 | 14.11 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $3,700 | 9.40 | 2.54 |
| Mathieu Perreault | PIT | $4,500 | 11.24 | 2.50 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | STL | $3,500 | 8.68 | 2.48 |
| Danton Heinen | BOS | $4,500 | 10.35 | 2.30 |
| Carl Hagelin | PHI | $3,500 | 8.02 | 2.29 |
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $3,800 | 8.63 | 2.27 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $8,100 | 17.57 | 2.17 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $6,000 | 12.98 | 2.16 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,600 | 17.92 | 2.36 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,800 | 14.86 | 2.19 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,800 | 12.49 | 2.15 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,600 | 12.39 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,600 | 9.30 | 2.58 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,600 | 17.92 | 2.36 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,100 | 11.93 | 2.34 |
| Justin Faulk | WSH | $4,500 | 10.44 | 2.32 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,400 | 25.70 | 3.06 |
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $9,100 | 23.26 | 2.56 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $9,400 | 22.82 | 2.43 |
| Jonathan Bernier | FLA | $8,400 | 20.77 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,400 | 25.70 | 3.06 |
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $9,100 | 23.26 | 2.56 |
| Jonathan Bernier | FLA | $8,400 | 20.77 | 2.47 |
| Cam Ward | WSH | $7,400 | 18.27 | 2.47 |
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.