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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 | Brayden Point |
| C | Sidney Crosby |
| W | Timo Meier |
| W | Jesper Bratt |
| W | Anders Lee |
| W | Tomas Hertl |
| D | Scott Mayfield |
| D | Dan Girardi |
| G | Louis Domingue |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 151.57 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,800 | 24.06 | 2.73 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $8,300 | 20.41 | 2.46 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,000 | 19.67 | 2.46 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $8,200 | 17.95 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,800 | 24.06 | 2.73 |
| Frans Nielsen | TOR | $4,600 | 11.73 | 2.55 |
| Casey Cizikas | NJ | $3,700 | 9.41 | 2.54 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $6,900 | 17.12 | 2.48 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,000 | 22.03 | 2.45 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $6,200 | 20.39 | 3.29 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,100 | 17.40 | 2.15 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $8,000 | 17.10 | 2.14 |
| Anders Lee | NJ | $6,500 | 16.44 | 2.53 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $5,300 | 15.55 | 2.93 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,900 | 15.15 | 2.20 |
| Gustav Nyquist | TOR | $5,700 | 14.56 | 2.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timo Meier | ATL | $6,200 | 20.39 | 3.29 |
| Jesper Bratt | COL | $3,700 | 11.29 | 3.05 |
| Blake Coleman | COL | $4,100 | 12.36 | 3.01 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $5,300 | 15.55 | 2.93 |
| Mathieu Joseph | DET | $3,500 | 9.83 | 2.81 |
| Marcus Johansson | COL | $3,700 | 10.10 | 2.73 |
| Jimmy Vesey | NYI | $4,000 | 10.54 | 2.64 |
| Gustav Nyquist | TOR | $5,700 | 14.56 | 2.55 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $7,200 | 15.80 | 2.19 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $7,100 | 14.65 | 2.06 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,300 | 13.90 | 1.90 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,900 | 13.35 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Girardi | DET | $3,700 | 9.29 | 2.51 |
| Scott Mayfield | NJ | $3,700 | 9.24 | 2.50 |
| Tony DeAngelo | NYI | $3,600 | 8.82 | 2.45 |
| Mike Green | TOR | $5,000 | 11.87 | 2.37 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Domingue | DET | $8,700 | 24.90 | 2.86 |
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $8,500 | 23.00 | 2.71 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,400 | 18.84 | 2.24 |
| Casey DeSmith | PHI | $8,300 | 14.90 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Domingue | DET | $8,700 | 24.90 | 2.86 |
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $8,500 | 23.00 | 2.71 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,400 | 18.84 | 2.24 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $7,400 | 14.81 | 2.00 |
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.