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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 | Lars Eller |
| C | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| W | Phil Kessel |
| W | Gabriel Landeskog |
| W | Kevin Fiala |
| W | Brett Connolly |
| D | John Carlson |
| D | Kris Letang |
| G | Mike Smith |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 129.89 |
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 | 20.07 | 2.28 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,700 | 18.03 | 2.07 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,600 | 17.79 | 2.34 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,900 | 16.77 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,600 | 17.79 | 2.34 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,800 | 20.07 | 2.28 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,700 | 18.03 | 2.07 |
| Lars Eller | DAL | $4,400 | 9.00 | 2.05 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,200 | 23.36 | 2.85 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $9,000 | 18.87 | 2.10 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,900 | 17.22 | 2.18 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,900 | 16.66 | 2.41 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,700 | 16.52 | 2.15 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,100 | 14.50 | 1.79 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $6,300 | 13.53 | 2.15 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $6,300 | 12.91 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,200 | 23.36 | 2.85 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,900 | 16.66 | 2.41 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,900 | 17.22 | 2.18 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,700 | 16.52 | 2.15 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $6,300 | 13.53 | 2.15 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $5,600 | 11.98 | 2.14 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $9,000 | 18.87 | 2.10 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,200 | 12.84 | 2.07 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,400 | 15.23 | 2.38 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,100 | 14.37 | 2.36 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $6,300 | 13.21 | 2.10 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,800 | 12.48 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,400 | 15.23 | 2.38 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,100 | 14.37 | 2.36 |
| Hampus Lindholm | LA | $4,400 | 9.93 | 2.26 |
| Ian Cole | FLA | $3,800 | 8.48 | 2.23 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,600 | 20.53 | 2.39 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,400 | 17.72 | 2.39 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $8,200 | 17.47 | 2.13 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,300 | 15.58 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,400 | 17.72 | 2.39 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,600 | 20.53 | 2.39 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $8,200 | 17.47 | 2.13 |
| Casey DeSmith | PHI | $7,900 | 15.37 | 1.94 |
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.