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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 | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| C | Sebastian Aho |
| W | Kyle Connor |
| W | Micheal Ferland |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| W | Sven Andrighetto |
| D | Dennis Cholowski |
| D | John Carlson |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 133.11 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,800 | 19.93 | 2.26 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,500 | 19.08 | 2.54 |
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $6,600 | 15.09 | 2.29 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,300 | 14.74 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,500 | 19.08 | 2.54 |
| Lars Eller | DAL | $4,200 | 9.83 | 2.34 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $6,300 | 14.55 | 2.31 |
| Carl Soderberg | FLA | $4,500 | 10.33 | 2.29 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 19.88 | 2.26 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,600 | 17.00 | 2.24 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,200 | 15.40 | 2.14 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,000 | 14.84 | 2.12 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,500 | 14.33 | 1.91 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,400 | 13.83 | 2.16 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $6,300 | 13.04 | 2.07 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,500 | 13.04 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micheal Ferland | WSH | $4,800 | 11.49 | 2.39 |
| Warren Foegele | WSH | $3,800 | 9.10 | 2.39 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,300 | 12.30 | 2.32 |
| Sven Andrighetto | FLA | $3,400 | 7.87 | 2.31 |
| Darren Helm | TOR | $3,600 | 8.17 | 2.27 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 19.88 | 2.26 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,600 | 17.00 | 2.24 |
| Brett Connolly | DAL | $3,900 | 8.60 | 2.20 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,400 | 16.28 | 2.54 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $5,400 | 12.99 | 2.40 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $6,300 | 12.33 | 1.96 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,900 | 11.87 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Cholowski | TOR | $3,700 | 11.27 | 3.05 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,400 | 16.28 | 2.54 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $5,400 | 12.99 | 2.40 |
| Ivan Provorov | NYR | $4,700 | 10.58 | 2.25 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,400 | 19.85 | 2.36 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $9,100 | 19.30 | 2.12 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $7,400 | 16.85 | 2.28 |
| Brian Elliott | NYR | $7,700 | 16.75 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,400 | 19.85 | 2.36 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $7,400 | 16.85 | 2.28 |
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $7,300 | 16.03 | 2.20 |
| Brian Elliott | NYR | $7,700 | 16.75 | 2.17 |
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.