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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 | Ryan Getzlaf |
| C | Mark Scheifele |
| W | Pontus Aberg |
| W | Ondrej Kase |
| W | Kyle Connor |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| D | Jacob Trouba |
| D | Oscar Klefbom |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 127.77 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $8,700 | 19.02 | 2.19 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,100 | 16.67 | 1.83 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $8,100 | 14.67 | 1.81 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,900 | 14.31 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Wallmark | WSH | $3,200 | 7.62 | 2.38 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $8,700 | 19.02 | 2.19 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | ANA | $5,600 | 10.93 | 1.95 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | LA | $7,100 | 13.77 | 1.94 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $8,500 | 17.42 | 2.05 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,800 | 16.86 | 2.16 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,400 | 16.68 | 2.61 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $6,000 | 13.79 | 2.30 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,800 | 13.64 | 1.75 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,800 | 13.23 | 1.94 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,500 | 12.77 | 2.32 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,300 | 12.65 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontus Aberg | LA | $3,700 | 10.86 | 2.94 |
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $4,200 | 11.83 | 2.82 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,400 | 16.68 | 2.61 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,500 | 12.77 | 2.32 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $6,000 | 13.79 | 2.30 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,800 | 16.86 | 2.16 |
| Nick Ritchie | LA | $3,900 | 8.37 | 2.15 |
| Alexander Steen | EDM | $5,000 | 10.44 | 2.09 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,400 | 12.69 | 1.71 |
| Oscar Klefbom | ANA | $5,700 | 12.14 | 2.13 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,900 | 11.59 | 1.96 |
| Matt Dumba | NSH | $5,700 | 11.53 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar Klefbom | ANA | $5,700 | 12.14 | 2.13 |
| Hampus Lindholm | LA | $4,900 | 10.41 | 2.12 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $5,300 | 11.10 | 2.09 |
| Matt Dumba | NSH | $5,700 | 11.53 | 2.02 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,300 | 19.60 | 2.36 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,500 | 18.30 | 2.15 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $9,000 | 17.67 | 1.96 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,300 | 17.14 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,300 | 19.60 | 2.36 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $7,400 | 16.58 | 2.24 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,500 | 18.30 | 2.15 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,300 | 17.14 | 2.07 |
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.