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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 | Tyler Seguin |
| W | Sebastian Aho |
| W | Darren Helm |
| W | Josh Bailey |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Dougie Hamilton |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 129.79 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $9,100 | 19.24 | 2.11 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,000 | 18.60 | 2.32 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,100 | 18.43 | 2.02 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $8,200 | 16.26 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,000 | 18.60 | 2.32 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,000 | 14.91 | 2.13 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,000 | 14.91 | 2.13 |
| Brandon Sutter | WPG | $3,400 | 7.19 | 2.11 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $9,000 | 17.24 | 1.92 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,700 | 15.49 | 2.01 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,500 | 15.14 | 1.78 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,800 | 14.97 | 2.20 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $6,900 | 14.87 | 2.15 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,000 | 14.69 | 1.84 |
| Josh Bailey | NJ | $6,800 | 14.46 | 2.13 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,400 | 13.66 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $3,500 | 9.00 | 2.57 |
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $3,500 | 9.00 | 2.57 |
| Darren Helm | TOR | $3,200 | 8.06 | 2.52 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $4,200 | 9.72 | 2.31 |
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $3,900 | 9.02 | 2.31 |
| Elias Lindholm | WSH | $4,400 | 10.04 | 2.28 |
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $4,000 | 9.00 | 2.25 |
| Andrew Cogliano | LA | $3,400 | 7.55 | 2.22 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,000 | 13.77 | 2.29 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,700 | 13.61 | 2.03 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,600 | 12.73 | 2.27 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $5,800 | 12.24 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $3,500 | 9.00 | 2.57 |
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $3,500 | 9.00 | 2.57 |
| Johnny Boychuk | NJ | $4,500 | 11.32 | 2.52 |
| Justin Faulk | WSH | $4,700 | 11.02 | 2.34 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,400 | 23.73 | 2.83 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,200 | 21.71 | 2.65 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $9,100 | 20.67 | 2.27 |
| Petr Mrazek | TOR | $7,600 | 20.35 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,400 | 23.73 | 2.83 |
| Petr Mrazek | TOR | $7,600 | 20.35 | 2.68 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,200 | 21.71 | 2.65 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,600 | 19.61 | 2.28 |
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.