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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 | Lars Eller |
| C | Evgeni Malkin |
| W | Michael Cammalleri |
| W | Reilly Smith |
| W | Carl Hagelin |
| W | Mathieu Perreault |
| D | John Carlson |
| D | Brent Burns |
| G | Tuukka Rask |
| Salary | $54,700 |
| Expected Points | 134.89 |
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 | 22.85 | 2.48 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,800 | 18.46 | 2.10 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,100 | 17.54 | 1.93 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,200 | 16.29 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lars Eller | DAL | $4,000 | 10.01 | 2.50 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $9,200 | 22.85 | 2.48 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,300 | 16.25 | 2.23 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,900 | 14.75 | 2.14 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,900 | 20.18 | 2.27 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $8,100 | 18.00 | 2.22 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,800 | 17.19 | 2.20 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,100 | 16.89 | 2.08 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,000 | 16.29 | 2.04 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,600 | 14.60 | 2.21 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,600 | 14.50 | 1.91 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,800 | 14.29 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Cammalleri | VAN | $4,000 | 10.34 | 2.59 |
| Mathieu Perreault | PIT | $4,500 | 11.05 | 2.45 |
| Carl Hagelin | PHI | $4,200 | 10.25 | 2.44 |
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $5,100 | 11.73 | 2.30 |
| Mikkel Boedker | ATL | $3,900 | 8.95 | 2.29 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,900 | 20.18 | 2.27 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $8,100 | 18.00 | 2.22 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,600 | 14.60 | 2.21 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 17.11 | 2.38 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,400 | 14.53 | 2.27 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,900 | 14.46 | 2.45 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $6,100 | 13.70 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,900 | 14.46 | 2.45 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 17.11 | 2.38 |
| Keith Yandle | CHI | $5,000 | 11.87 | 2.37 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,700 | 13.21 | 2.32 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $9,100 | 23.73 | 2.61 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,800 | 22.59 | 2.57 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $9,000 | 22.43 | 2.49 |
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $8,000 | 21.56 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $8,000 | 21.56 | 2.70 |
| Jon Gillies | CEN | $7,600 | 19.95 | 2.62 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $9,100 | 23.73 | 2.61 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,800 | 22.59 | 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.