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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 | Nathan MacKinnon |
| C | Pierre-Edouard Bellemare |
| W | Scott Hartnell |
| W | Andrew Cogliano |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| W | Viktor Arvidsson |
| D | Ryan Ellis |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| G | Pekka Rinne |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 132.13 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,600 | 19.78 | 2.30 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,700 | 18.49 | 2.13 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,300 | 16.15 | 1.95 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | LA | $7,600 | 15.88 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,600 | 19.78 | 2.30 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,700 | 18.49 | 2.13 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | LA | $7,600 | 15.88 | 2.09 |
| Eric Staal | NSH | $7,500 | 15.60 | 2.08 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,800 | 19.52 | 2.22 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $8,400 | 18.42 | 2.19 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,800 | 18.07 | 2.32 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,900 | 17.56 | 1.97 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,400 | 16.53 | 2.23 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,800 | 15.97 | 2.05 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,700 | 15.77 | 2.35 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,100 | 15.73 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,700 | 15.77 | 2.35 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,800 | 18.07 | 2.32 |
| Mathieu Perreault | PIT | $4,200 | 9.48 | 2.26 |
| Andrew Cogliano | LA | $3,800 | 8.57 | 2.25 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $4,900 | 11.03 | 2.25 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,400 | 16.53 | 2.23 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,800 | 19.52 | 2.22 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,200 | 13.65 | 2.20 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,800 | 16.24 | 2.39 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,800 | 13.80 | 2.38 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $6,100 | 13.72 | 2.25 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $5,400 | 13.09 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $5,300 | 12.95 | 2.44 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $5,400 | 13.09 | 2.42 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,800 | 16.24 | 2.39 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,800 | 13.80 | 2.38 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $9,100 | 25.38 | 2.79 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,700 | 22.78 | 2.62 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,600 | 22.57 | 2.62 |
| Anton Khudobin | BOS | $7,800 | 20.44 | 2.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $9,100 | 25.38 | 2.79 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,700 | 22.78 | 2.62 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,600 | 22.57 | 2.62 |
| Anton Khudobin | BOS | $7,800 | 20.44 | 2.62 |
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.