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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 | Elias Pettersson |
| W | Andrew Ladd |
| W | Taylor Hall |
| W | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins |
| W | Kyle Palmieri |
| D | Will Butcher |
| D | John Carlson |
| G | Keith Kinkaid |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 161.37 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,300 | 24.51 | 2.64 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,600 | 21.26 | 2.80 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,100 | 19.68 | 2.43 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,900 | 19.58 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Pettersson | WPG | $5,300 | 15.34 | 2.89 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,600 | 21.26 | 2.80 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,300 | 24.51 | 2.64 |
| Jared McCann | CHI | $3,300 | 8.54 | 2.59 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,600 | 24.74 | 3.26 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,900 | 22.87 | 2.57 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,800 | 20.97 | 2.69 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $6,300 | 20.16 | 3.20 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | ANA | $6,600 | 19.62 | 2.97 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,600 | 19.19 | 2.53 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,300 | 18.37 | 2.21 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,600 | 17.99 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Ladd | NJ | $3,100 | 11.15 | 3.60 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,600 | 24.74 | 3.26 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $6,300 | 20.16 | 3.20 |
| Jean-Sebastien Dea | COL | $3,300 | 10.22 | 3.10 |
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $3,000 | 9.08 | 3.03 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | ANA | $6,600 | 19.62 | 2.97 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | NJ | $4,200 | 11.53 | 2.75 |
| Colton Sceviour | CHI | $3,400 | 9.25 | 2.72 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,600 | 19.05 | 2.89 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,400 | 16.49 | 2.58 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $6,100 | 14.75 | 2.42 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,200 | 13.71 | 2.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,600 | 19.05 | 2.89 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,200 | 13.71 | 2.64 |
| Keith Yandle | CHI | $5,300 | 13.68 | 2.58 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,400 | 16.49 | 2.58 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,600 | 20.63 | 2.40 |
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $7,800 | 20.18 | 2.59 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,400 | 20.02 | 2.38 |
| Casey DeSmith | PHI | $8,000 | 19.20 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $7,800 | 20.18 | 2.59 |
| Louis Domingue | DET | $7,600 | 19.18 | 2.52 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,600 | 20.63 | 2.40 |
| Casey DeSmith | PHI | $8,000 | 19.20 | 2.40 |
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.