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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 | Nolan Patrick |
| C | Nathan MacKinnon |
| W | Viktor Arvidsson |
| W | Craig Smith |
| W | Reilly Smith |
| W | Andrew Cogliano |
| D | P.K. Subban |
| D | Ryan Ellis |
| G | Pekka Rinne |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 130.11 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,500 | 20.23 | 2.38 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,500 | 16.03 | 2.14 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | LA | $7,400 | 15.23 | 2.06 |
| Vincent Trocheck | CHI | $6,800 | 13.19 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,500 | 20.23 | 2.38 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,500 | 16.03 | 2.14 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | LA | $7,400 | 15.23 | 2.06 |
| Adam Henrique | COL | $5,300 | 10.81 | 2.04 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hall | COL | $8,300 | 17.18 | 2.07 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,800 | 16.40 | 2.41 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,700 | 14.99 | 1.95 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,100 | 14.53 | 1.79 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $6,900 | 14.30 | 2.07 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,500 | 12.93 | 1.72 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $7,200 | 12.70 | 1.76 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $6,000 | 12.56 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,800 | 16.40 | 2.41 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | CGY | $4,200 | 9.40 | 2.24 |
| Andrew Cogliano | LA | $3,600 | 7.76 | 2.16 |
| Kevin Fiala | CGY | $5,100 | 10.93 | 2.14 |
| Craig Smith | CGY | $5,500 | 11.72 | 2.13 |
| Ryan Hartman | STL | $3,600 | 7.62 | 2.12 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $6,000 | 12.56 | 2.09 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $8,300 | 17.18 | 2.07 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $5,600 | 13.92 | 2.49 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,500 | 12.64 | 2.30 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $6,300 | 12.56 | 1.99 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $5,100 | 12.47 | 2.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $5,600 | 13.92 | 2.49 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $5,100 | 12.47 | 2.44 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,500 | 12.64 | 2.30 |
| Keith Yandle | CHI | $4,900 | 11.21 | 2.29 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,700 | 22.96 | 2.64 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $8,300 | 20.93 | 2.52 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $7,900 | 19.42 | 2.46 |
| Jean-Francois Berube | STL | $7,400 | 16.82 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,700 | 22.96 | 2.64 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $8,300 | 20.93 | 2.52 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $7,900 | 19.42 | 2.46 |
| Cory Schneider | COL | $8,100 | 15.80 | 1.95 |
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.