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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 | Kyle Turris |
| C | Eric Staal |
| W | Michael Cammalleri |
| W | Taylor Hall |
| W | Mikkel Boedker |
| W | Carl Hagelin |
| D | Roman Josi |
| D | Brent Burns |
| G | Pekka Rinne |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 127.99 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $9,000 | 18.75 | 2.08 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,200 | 17.81 | 1.94 |
| Eric Staal | NSH | $7,500 | 16.99 | 2.26 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,300 | 16.48 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Staal | NSH | $7,500 | 16.99 | 2.26 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,300 | 16.48 | 2.26 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $7,200 | 15.40 | 2.14 |
| Kyle Turris | MTL | $4,900 | 10.22 | 2.09 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hall | COL | $8,200 | 18.27 | 2.23 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,900 | 16.92 | 2.14 |
| Mikael Granlund | NSH | $7,500 | 14.31 | 1.91 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,900 | 14.21 | 1.80 |
| Jason Zucker | NSH | $6,700 | 14.10 | 2.10 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,500 | 13.87 | 2.13 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,000 | 13.76 | 1.72 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,800 | 13.64 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Hagelin | PHI | $3,900 | 9.08 | 2.33 |
| Mikkel Boedker | ATL | $3,900 | 9.10 | 2.33 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $8,200 | 18.27 | 2.23 |
| Michael Cammalleri | VAN | $4,000 | 8.87 | 2.22 |
| Scott Hartnell | CGY | $3,500 | 7.55 | 2.16 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,900 | 16.92 | 2.14 |
| Ryan Hartman | STL | $3,600 | 7.68 | 2.13 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,500 | 13.87 | 2.13 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,900 | 16.13 | 2.34 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,700 | 15.89 | 2.37 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $7,000 | 13.96 | 1.99 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $6,400 | 13.03 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,700 | 15.89 | 2.37 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $5,200 | 12.35 | 2.37 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,900 | 16.13 | 2.34 |
| Keith Yandle | CHI | $5,100 | 11.94 | 2.34 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,800 | 23.44 | 2.66 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $9,200 | 20.99 | 2.28 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,500 | 20.86 | 2.45 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,800 | 19.77 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,800 | 23.44 | 2.66 |
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $7,300 | 19.11 | 2.62 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,500 | 20.86 | 2.45 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $8,100 | 19.50 | 2.41 |
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.