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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 | Mark Scheifele |
| W | Tom Wilson |
| W | Kyle Connor |
| W | Patrik Laine |
| W | Nick Ritchie |
| D | Michal Kempny |
| D | Matt Niskanen |
| G | Braden Holtby |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 150.51 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $8,300 | 22.39 | 2.70 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $7,500 | 18.66 | 2.49 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,300 | 17.54 | 2.40 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $7,100 | 16.64 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $8,300 | 22.39 | 2.70 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $7,500 | 18.66 | 2.49 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,300 | 17.54 | 2.40 |
| Lucas Wallmark | WSH | $3,200 | 7.66 | 2.39 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $8,600 | 22.62 | 2.63 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 21.48 | 2.44 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,800 | 19.96 | 2.56 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $8,400 | 19.59 | 2.33 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,100 | 16.19 | 2.28 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $5,200 | 15.76 | 3.03 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,600 | 14.57 | 2.60 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,200 | 14.49 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $5,200 | 15.76 | 3.03 |
| Nick Ritchie | LA | $3,500 | 10.48 | 2.99 |
| Jimmy Vesey | NYI | $4,000 | 10.62 | 2.66 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $8,600 | 22.62 | 2.63 |
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $3,900 | 10.16 | 2.61 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,600 | 14.57 | 2.60 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,800 | 19.96 | 2.56 |
| Jakub Vrana | DAL | $4,100 | 10.30 | 2.51 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,900 | 16.77 | 2.43 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 14.13 | 1.96 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,900 | 13.29 | 2.25 |
| Matt Niskanen | DAL | $4,200 | 11.38 | 2.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michal Kempny | DAL | $3,600 | 10.84 | 3.01 |
| Matt Niskanen | DAL | $4,200 | 11.38 | 2.71 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,900 | 16.77 | 2.43 |
| Hampus Lindholm | LA | $4,600 | 11.15 | 2.42 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,600 | 24.93 | 2.90 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,000 | 23.08 | 2.89 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $8,800 | 19.31 | 2.19 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,300 | 17.75 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,600 | 24.93 | 2.90 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,000 | 23.08 | 2.89 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $8,800 | 19.31 | 2.19 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,500 | 16.22 | 2.16 |
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.