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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 | Eric Staal |
| C | Jeff Carter |
| W | Michael Cammalleri |
| W | Michael Frolik |
| W | Kevin Fiala |
| W | Viktor Arvidsson |
| D | Ryan Ellis |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| G | Pekka Rinne |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 131.15 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,200 | 19.56 | 2.13 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,400 | 18.31 | 2.18 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,700 | 17.65 | 2.03 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,500 | 17.59 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Carter | VAN | $6,500 | 15.16 | 2.33 |
| Eric Staal | NSH | $7,600 | 16.92 | 2.23 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,400 | 18.31 | 2.18 |
| Yanni Gourde | DET | $5,500 | 11.73 | 2.13 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,900 | 19.38 | 2.18 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,100 | 17.47 | 2.16 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $8,400 | 16.42 | 1.95 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,700 | 15.70 | 2.34 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,700 | 14.65 | 1.90 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,200 | 14.50 | 2.01 |
| Mikael Granlund | NSH | $7,000 | 13.85 | 1.98 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,600 | 13.75 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Cammalleri | VAN | $3,500 | 9.14 | 2.61 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,700 | 15.70 | 2.34 |
| Kevin Fiala | CGY | $4,800 | 10.53 | 2.19 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $4,700 | 10.29 | 2.19 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,900 | 19.38 | 2.18 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,100 | 17.47 | 2.16 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $4,400 | 9.43 | 2.14 |
| Danton Heinen | BOS | $3,400 | 7.28 | 2.14 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,500 | 16.13 | 2.48 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,400 | 16.00 | 2.50 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $5,500 | 14.12 | 2.57 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $7,000 | 13.84 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $5,500 | 14.12 | 2.57 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,400 | 16.00 | 2.50 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,500 | 16.13 | 2.48 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $5,300 | 13.02 | 2.46 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $9,100 | 23.29 | 2.56 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,600 | 21.57 | 2.51 |
| Kari Lehtonen | SJ | $8,200 | 21.55 | 2.63 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $9,000 | 19.14 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kari Lehtonen | SJ | $8,200 | 21.55 | 2.63 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $9,100 | 23.29 | 2.56 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,600 | 21.57 | 2.51 |
| Michael Hutchinson | PIT | $7,300 | 18.35 | 2.51 |
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.