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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.
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $11,500 | 18.12 | 1.58 |
| Paul Stastny | EDM | $9,800 | 11.90 | 1.21 |
| Adam Lowry | PIT | $6,800 | 5.19 | 0.76 |
| Bryan Little | PIT | $7,400 | 4.81 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $11,500 | 18.12 | 1.58 |
| Paul Stastny | EDM | $9,800 | 11.90 | 1.21 |
| Adam Lowry | PIT | $6,800 | 5.19 | 0.76 |
| Bryan Little | PIT | $7,400 | 4.81 | 0.65 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $11,200 | 17.29 | 1.54 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $8,400 | 13.30 | 1.58 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $10,300 | 13.25 | 1.29 |
| Brandon Tanev | PIT | $7,200 | 9.81 | 1.36 |
| Andrew Copp | PIT | $6,500 | 6.16 | 0.95 |
| Ryan Carpenter | ATL | $6,700 | 6.10 | 0.91 |
| Tomas Tatar | TOR | $6,700 | 5.80 | 0.87 |
| Joel Armia | PIT | $6,700 | 5.28 | 0.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $8,400 | 13.30 | 1.58 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $11,200 | 17.29 | 1.54 |
| Brandon Tanev | PIT | $7,200 | 9.81 | 1.36 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $10,300 | 13.25 | 1.29 |
| Andrew Copp | PIT | $6,500 | 6.16 | 0.95 |
| Ryan Carpenter | ATL | $6,700 | 6.10 | 0.91 |
| Tomas Tatar | TOR | $6,700 | 5.80 | 0.87 |
| Joel Armia | PIT | $6,700 | 5.28 | 0.79 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $10,100 | 16.34 | 1.62 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $8,400 | 10.24 | 1.22 |
| Tyler Myers | PIT | $7,200 | 7.47 | 1.04 |
| Josh Morrissey | PIT | $6,700 | 7.19 | 1.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $10,100 | 16.34 | 1.62 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $8,400 | 10.24 | 1.22 |
| Josh Morrissey | PIT | $6,700 | 7.19 | 1.07 |
| Tyler Myers | PIT | $7,200 | 7.47 | 1.04 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Mason | PIT | $7,500 | ||
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $7,500 | ||
| Louis Domingue | ARZ | $7,500 | ||
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,800 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Mason | PIT | $7,500 | ||
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $7,500 | ||
| Louis Domingue | ARZ | $7,500 | ||
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,800 |
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.