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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 | Elias Pettersson |
| C | Matt Duchene |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| W | Brady Tkachuk |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| W | Mike Hoffman |
| D | Morgan Rielly |
| D | Thomas Chabot |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 174.43 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | OTT | $8,400 | 19.85 | 2.36 |
| Matt Duchene | MTL | $6,400 | 19.70 | 3.08 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $8,100 | 19.28 | 2.38 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $7,100 | 19.26 | 2.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Duchene | MTL | $6,400 | 19.70 | 3.08 |
| Elias Pettersson | WPG | $5,900 | 17.71 | 3.00 |
| Colin White | MTL | $3,400 | 10.02 | 2.95 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | TB | $5,800 | 16.01 | 2.76 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,100 | 23.04 | 3.78 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,900 | 21.30 | 3.09 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,700 | 20.28 | 2.63 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,200 | 19.60 | 2.39 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,600 | 19.59 | 2.28 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $6,700 | 19.43 | 2.90 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $7,600 | 19.30 | 2.54 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $6,100 | 19.20 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,100 | 23.04 | 3.78 |
| Brady Tkachuk | MTL | $4,100 | 15.36 | 3.75 |
| Austin Watson | CGY | $3,000 | 11.00 | 3.67 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $6,100 | 19.20 | 3.15 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,900 | 21.30 | 3.09 |
| Jason Pominville | BUF | $4,700 | 13.88 | 2.95 |
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $3,200 | 9.42 | 2.94 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $6,700 | 19.43 | 2.90 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,400 | 18.81 | 2.94 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $5,100 | 17.62 | 3.45 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,700 | 16.24 | 2.85 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,600 | 16.12 | 2.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $5,100 | 17.62 | 3.45 |
| Neal Pionk | NYI | $4,600 | 14.07 | 3.06 |
| Travis Hamonic | CEN | $4,000 | 12.04 | 3.01 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,400 | 18.81 | 2.94 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,100 | 23.56 | 2.91 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,800 | 19.53 | 2.22 |
| Pheonix Copley | DAL | $7,500 | 19.35 | 2.58 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,000 | 19.02 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,100 | 23.56 | 2.91 |
| Pheonix Copley | DAL | $7,500 | 19.35 | 2.58 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,000 | 19.02 | 2.38 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,700 | 17.71 | 2.30 |
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.