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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 | Sidney Crosby |
| W | Austin Watson |
| W | Kevin Fiala |
| W | Viktor Arvidsson |
| W | Kyle Connor |
| D | Ryan Ellis |
| D | Jacob Trouba |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Salary | $54,600 |
| Expected Points | 132.02 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,300 | 21.03 | 2.26 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $9,100 | 19.05 | 2.09 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,100 | 17.38 | 2.15 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,500 | 14.70 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,300 | 21.03 | 2.26 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,100 | 17.38 | 2.15 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $9,100 | 19.05 | 2.09 |
| Ryan Johansen | CGY | $6,200 | 12.66 | 2.04 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,900 | 17.72 | 2.24 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,200 | 16.42 | 2.28 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,100 | 15.50 | 1.91 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,400 | 15.26 | 2.38 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,700 | 14.73 | 1.91 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,500 | 14.45 | 1.93 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,300 | 12.61 | 2.38 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $5,900 | 12.60 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Watson | CGY | $3,600 | 9.29 | 2.58 |
| Kevin Fiala | CGY | $3,800 | 9.32 | 2.45 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,300 | 12.61 | 2.38 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,400 | 15.26 | 2.38 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,200 | 16.42 | 2.28 |
| Carl Hagelin | PHI | $3,900 | 8.82 | 2.26 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,900 | 17.72 | 2.24 |
| Dominik Simon | PHI | $3,300 | 7.08 | 2.15 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 14.23 | 2.29 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $6,300 | 13.91 | 2.21 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,200 | 13.29 | 2.14 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $4,900 | 12.12 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $4,900 | 12.12 | 2.47 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 14.23 | 2.29 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,700 | 10.56 | 2.25 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $5,200 | 11.71 | 2.25 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,500 | 24.45 | 2.88 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,600 | 22.78 | 2.65 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,800 | 20.04 | 2.28 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,100 | 15.33 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,500 | 24.45 | 2.88 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,600 | 22.78 | 2.65 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,800 | 20.04 | 2.28 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,100 | 15.33 | 1.89 |
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.