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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 | Patrice Bergeron |
| C | Evgeni Malkin |
| W | Taylor Hall |
| W | Anthony Beauvillier |
| W | Andreas Athanasiou |
| W | Dominik Simon |
| D | John Carlson |
| D | Ryan Pulock |
| G | Philipp Grubauer |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 129.53 |
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 | 20.44 | 2.22 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,800 | 18.29 | 2.08 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,100 | 17.55 | 1.93 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,900 | 17.35 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lars Eller | DAL | $4,000 | 9.25 | 2.31 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $9,200 | 20.44 | 2.22 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,900 | 17.35 | 2.20 |
| Mathew Barzal | NJ | $6,500 | 14.17 | 2.18 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hall | COL | $8,100 | 20.31 | 2.51 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,900 | 18.92 | 2.13 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,200 | 18.32 | 1.99 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,200 | 16.02 | 1.95 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,800 | 15.36 | 1.97 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,800 | 15.03 | 1.93 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,500 | 13.45 | 1.79 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,700 | 13.44 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hall | COL | $8,100 | 20.31 | 2.51 |
| Dominik Simon | PHI | $3,200 | 6.98 | 2.18 |
| Mathieu Perreault | PIT | $4,600 | 9.99 | 2.17 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $5,600 | 12.09 | 2.16 |
| Andreas Athanasiou | TOR | $4,000 | 8.61 | 2.15 |
| Elias Lindholm | WSH | $4,600 | 9.87 | 2.14 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | NJ | $4,500 | 9.65 | 2.14 |
| Carl Hagelin | PHI | $4,200 | 8.98 | 2.14 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $7,100 | 15.50 | 2.18 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,900 | 14.35 | 2.43 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,500 | 12.86 | 1.98 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,300 | 12.67 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,900 | 14.35 | 2.43 |
| Ryan Pulock | NJ | $4,100 | 9.67 | 2.36 |
| Jeff Petry | CAR | $4,900 | 11.34 | 2.31 |
| Jake Muzzin | VAN | $4,300 | 9.90 | 2.30 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,700 | 22.73 | 2.61 |
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $8,000 | 22.17 | 2.77 |
| Tristan Jarry | PHI | $7,900 | 21.27 | 2.69 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $9,100 | 20.81 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $8,000 | 22.17 | 2.77 |
| Tristan Jarry | PHI | $7,900 | 21.27 | 2.69 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,700 | 22.73 | 2.61 |
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $7,300 | 18.70 | 2.56 |
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.