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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 | Adam Lowry |
| C | Aleksander Barkov |
| W | Carl Hagelin |
| W | Ty Rattie |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Patric Hornqvist |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| D | John Carlson |
| G | Marc-Andre Fleury |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 133.56 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $9,200 | 21.20 | 2.30 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $9,000 | 19.70 | 2.19 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,700 | 18.19 | 2.09 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,600 | 18.11 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowry | PIT | $3,400 | 9.24 | 2.72 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $9,200 | 21.20 | 2.30 |
| Jeff Carter | VAN | $6,500 | 14.88 | 2.29 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,600 | 17.21 | 2.26 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,000 | 21.12 | 2.35 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,700 | 17.63 | 2.03 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $8,400 | 17.11 | 2.04 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,100 | 16.39 | 2.31 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,600 | 16.04 | 2.43 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,400 | 15.59 | 2.11 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,700 | 15.47 | 2.01 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,000 | 15.39 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Hagelin | PHI | $4,000 | 10.03 | 2.51 |
| Ty Rattie | ANA | $3,500 | 8.54 | 2.44 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,600 | 16.04 | 2.43 |
| Denis Malgin | CHI | $3,400 | 8.19 | 2.41 |
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $4,800 | 11.30 | 2.35 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,000 | 21.12 | 2.35 |
| Nick Bjugstad | CHI | $5,500 | 12.74 | 2.32 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,100 | 16.39 | 2.31 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,500 | 15.39 | 2.37 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,100 | 14.92 | 2.10 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,900 | 14.26 | 2.42 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $6,000 | 13.38 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,900 | 14.26 | 2.42 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,500 | 15.39 | 2.37 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,800 | 13.28 | 2.29 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $6,000 | 13.38 | 2.23 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $9,300 | 21.09 | 2.27 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,400 | 20.71 | 2.47 |
| Petr Mrazek | TOR | $7,700 | 18.60 | 2.42 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $7,900 | 18.30 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,400 | 20.71 | 2.47 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,500 | 18.22 | 2.43 |
| Petr Mrazek | TOR | $7,700 | 18.60 | 2.42 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $7,900 | 18.30 | 2.32 |
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.