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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 | Joe Pavelski |
| C | Matt Duchene |
| W | Sebastian Aho |
| W | Reilly Smith |
| W | Taylor Hall |
| W | Ondrej Kase |
| D | Brent Burns |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| G | Pekka Rinne |
| Salary | $54,600 |
| Expected Points | 129.1 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $9,200 | 19.08 | 2.07 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,100 | 18.27 | 2.01 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,100 | 18.23 | 2.00 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $8,500 | 16.84 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Duchene | FLA | $5,700 | 12.95 | 2.27 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $7,300 | 16.24 | 2.22 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $9,200 | 19.08 | 2.07 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $5,700 | 11.78 | 2.07 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,900 | 18.38 | 2.07 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $8,100 | 17.73 | 2.19 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,900 | 16.70 | 1.88 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,400 | 14.68 | 1.75 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,400 | 14.21 | 1.92 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,000 | 13.92 | 1.74 |
| Mikael Granlund | NSH | $7,100 | 13.85 | 1.95 |
| Josh Bailey | NJ | $7,000 | 13.75 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $3,500 | 8.46 | 2.42 |
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $3,500 | 8.46 | 2.42 |
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $4,100 | 9.78 | 2.38 |
| Adam Erne | DET | $3,000 | 6.91 | 2.30 |
| Nikita Scherbak | CAR | $3,000 | 6.67 | 2.22 |
| Alex Killorn | DET | $4,300 | 9.41 | 2.19 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $8,100 | 17.73 | 2.19 |
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $4,200 | 9.10 | 2.17 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,400 | 18.69 | 2.53 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,900 | 15.57 | 2.26 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,800 | 14.41 | 2.12 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 13.91 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,400 | 18.69 | 2.53 |
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $3,500 | 8.46 | 2.42 |
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $3,500 | 8.46 | 2.42 |
| Ryan Pulock | NJ | $3,800 | 8.86 | 2.33 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,800 | 23.53 | 2.67 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,800 | 23.14 | 2.63 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,700 | 20.24 | 2.33 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,600 | 19.91 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,800 | 23.53 | 2.67 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,800 | 23.14 | 2.63 |
| Craig Anderson | MTL | $7,400 | 19.18 | 2.59 |
| Jaroslav Halak | NJ | $7,500 | 18.27 | 2.44 |
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.