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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 | Tyler Seguin |
| C | Mika Zibanejad |
| W | Sven Baertschi |
| W | Warren Foegele |
| W | Taylor Hall |
| W | Kyle Palmieri |
| D | Alexander Edler |
| D | Matt Dumba |
| G | Casey DeSmith |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 170.25 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,800 | 23.39 | 2.66 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,100 | 21.93 | 2.71 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,400 | 21.39 | 2.55 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,900 | 21.04 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $6,200 | 17.14 | 2.76 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,100 | 21.93 | 2.71 |
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $6,800 | 18.29 | 2.69 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,800 | 23.39 | 2.66 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $8,400 | 23.72 | 2.82 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,800 | 22.79 | 2.92 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $6,400 | 20.92 | 3.27 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,700 | 20.28 | 3.03 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,500 | 18.97 | 2.53 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,800 | 18.67 | 2.75 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $6,600 | 18.60 | 2.82 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,300 | 17.99 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sven Baertschi | WPG | $4,600 | 16.60 | 3.61 |
| Warren Foegele | WSH | $3,900 | 13.65 | 3.50 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $6,400 | 20.92 | 3.27 |
| Jesper Fast | NYI | $4,200 | 12.89 | 3.07 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,700 | 20.28 | 3.03 |
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $3,000 | 8.81 | 2.94 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,800 | 22.79 | 2.92 |
| Sam Reinhart | BUF | $4,900 | 14.13 | 2.88 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,400 | 17.49 | 2.73 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $5,500 | 16.69 | 3.03 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $6,400 | 14.90 | 2.33 |
| Matt Dumba | NSH | $4,400 | 14.61 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Dumba | NSH | $4,400 | 14.61 | 3.32 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $5,500 | 16.69 | 3.03 |
| Erik Johnson | FLA | $4,700 | 13.63 | 2.90 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,400 | 17.49 | 2.73 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $8,200 | 26.14 | 3.19 |
| Casey DeSmith | PHI | $7,900 | 25.92 | 3.28 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,600 | 23.24 | 2.70 |
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $8,100 | 22.81 | 2.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey DeSmith | PHI | $7,900 | 25.92 | 3.28 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $8,200 | 26.14 | 3.19 |
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $8,100 | 22.81 | 2.82 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,600 | 23.24 | 2.70 |
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.