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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 | Ryan O’Reilly |
| C | Evgeni Malkin |
| W | Patric Hornqvist |
| W | Bryan Rust |
| W | Carl Hagelin |
| W | Ondrej Kase |
| D | Dougie Hamilton |
| D | Alex Pietrangelo |
| G | John Gibson |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 127.02 |
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 | 20.31 | 2.21 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,600 | 17.66 | 2.05 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,400 | 16.40 | 2.22 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | LA | $7,400 | 14.43 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,400 | 16.40 | 2.22 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $9,200 | 20.31 | 2.21 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | BUF | $6,000 | 13.15 | 2.19 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,600 | 17.66 | 2.05 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,400 | 16.89 | 2.01 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,500 | 15.50 | 2.38 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,300 | 14.83 | 2.03 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,700 | 14.30 | 1.86 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,900 | 13.42 | 1.70 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $7,200 | 13.22 | 1.84 |
| Sam Reinhart | BUF | $5,600 | 11.93 | 2.13 |
| Corey Perry | LA | $6,200 | 11.67 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,500 | 15.50 | 2.38 |
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $4,800 | 11.30 | 2.35 |
| Carl Hagelin | PHI | $4,000 | 9.25 | 2.31 |
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $3,800 | 8.55 | 2.25 |
| Sam Reinhart | BUF | $5,600 | 11.93 | 2.13 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,300 | 14.83 | 2.03 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,400 | 16.89 | 2.01 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $4,500 | 8.91 | 1.98 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,800 | 13.34 | 2.30 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,400 | 13.21 | 2.06 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,900 | 13.13 | 2.23 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,600 | 11.67 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,800 | 13.34 | 2.30 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,900 | 13.13 | 2.23 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | BUF | $5,200 | 11.62 | 2.23 |
| Alex Goligoski | ARZ | $3,700 | 8.09 | 2.19 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $8,800 | 22.49 | 2.56 |
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $7,600 | 19.77 | 2.60 |
| Anton Khudobin | BOS | $8,000 | 18.15 | 2.27 |
| Chad Johnson | BUF | $7,600 | 17.59 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $7,600 | 19.77 | 2.60 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,800 | 22.49 | 2.56 |
| Chad Johnson | BUF | $7,600 | 17.59 | 2.31 |
| Anton Khudobin | BOS | $8,000 | 18.15 | 2.27 |
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.