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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 | Cody Eakin |
| C | Ryan O’Reilly |
| W | Sam Reinhart |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| W | Kyle Connor |
| W | Patrik Laine |
| D | Jeff Petry |
| D | Torey Krug |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 123.69 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,600 | 16.65 | 1.94 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | BUF | $6,200 | 13.69 | 2.21 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $6,400 | 11.61 | 1.81 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $6,400 | 11.47 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O’Reilly | BUF | $6,200 | 13.69 | 2.21 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,600 | 16.65 | 1.94 |
| Yanni Gourde | DET | $5,500 | 10.47 | 1.90 |
| Bryan Little | PIT | $4,800 | 8.77 | 1.83 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $8,100 | 18.07 | 2.23 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,800 | 18.04 | 2.05 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,000 | 16.61 | 2.08 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,200 | 15.79 | 2.19 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,100 | 14.21 | 1.75 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,500 | 13.92 | 1.86 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $6,500 | 13.88 | 2.14 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,300 | 13.77 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | BUF | $5,500 | 12.41 | 2.26 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $8,100 | 18.07 | 2.23 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $4,800 | 10.54 | 2.20 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,200 | 15.79 | 2.19 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $6,500 | 13.88 | 2.14 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,000 | 16.61 | 2.08 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,800 | 18.04 | 2.05 |
| Alex Galchenyuk | CAR | $5,300 | 10.53 | 1.99 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,600 | 14.52 | 2.20 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,800 | 13.08 | 2.26 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $6,200 | 12.68 | 2.04 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $6,200 | 11.76 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Petry | CAR | $4,400 | 10.80 | 2.45 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,800 | 13.08 | 2.26 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,600 | 14.52 | 2.20 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | BUF | $5,400 | 11.07 | 2.05 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,400 | 21.53 | 2.56 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $9,200 | 17.73 | 1.93 |
| Jean-Francois Berube | STL | $7,400 | 16.40 | 0.00 |
| Antti Niemi | CHI | $7,900 | 15.96 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,400 | 21.53 | 2.56 |
| Antti Niemi | CHI | $7,900 | 15.96 | 2.02 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $9,200 | 17.73 | 1.93 |
| Louis Domingue | ARZ | $8,000 | 14.88 | 1.86 |
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.