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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 | Patrice Bergeron |
| W | Max McCormick |
| W | Alex Killorn |
| W | Michael Frolik |
| W | Ryan Spooner |
| D | P.K. Subban |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| G | Juuse Saros |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 134.54 |
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 | 20.44 | 2.25 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,800 | 19.29 | 2.19 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,200 | 19.04 | 2.32 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,000 | 17.39 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,200 | 19.04 | 2.32 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $9,100 | 20.44 | 2.25 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,800 | 19.29 | 2.19 |
| Nick Bonino | CGY | $3,600 | 7.82 | 2.17 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $9,000 | 19.62 | 2.18 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,900 | 19.05 | 2.14 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,200 | 17.78 | 2.17 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $8,000 | 17.48 | 2.19 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,300 | 15.43 | 2.11 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,000 | 15.36 | 1.92 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,300 | 15.31 | 1.84 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,100 | 14.34 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max McCormick | MTL | $3,000 | 8.02 | 2.67 |
| Alex Killorn | DET | $4,600 | 11.61 | 2.52 |
| Ryan Spooner | BOS | $4,300 | 10.17 | 2.36 |
| Carl Hagelin | PHI | $3,800 | 8.98 | 2.36 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $4,400 | 10.17 | 2.31 |
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $4,600 | 10.21 | 2.22 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $8,000 | 17.48 | 2.19 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $9,000 | 19.62 | 2.18 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $7,100 | 15.88 | 2.24 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $7,000 | 14.83 | 2.12 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $6,200 | 14.75 | 2.38 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,100 | 13.59 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $6,200 | 14.75 | 2.38 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $4,900 | 11.57 | 2.36 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $7,100 | 15.88 | 2.24 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,100 | 13.59 | 2.23 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $8,000 | 24.46 | 3.06 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $9,200 | 24.26 | 2.64 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,800 | 21.30 | 2.42 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,800 | 20.84 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $8,000 | 24.46 | 3.06 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $9,200 | 24.26 | 2.64 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $7,600 | 19.79 | 2.60 |
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $7,400 | 19.00 | 2.57 |
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.