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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 | Sebastian Aho |
| C | Dylan Larkin |
| W | Blake Coleman |
| W | Tom Wilson |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| W | Patric Hornqvist |
| D | Kris Letang |
| D | Michal Kempny |
| G | Casey DeSmith |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 156.72 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,100 | 21.62 | 2.38 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,300 | 20.44 | 2.20 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,800 | 19.29 | 2.47 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $6,600 | 18.95 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $6,600 | 18.95 | 2.87 |
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $6,400 | 18.14 | 2.83 |
| Matt Duchene | MTL | $6,600 | 17.43 | 2.64 |
| Travis Zajac | COL | $4,000 | 9.99 | 2.50 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,600 | 21.42 | 2.49 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $7,000 | 19.90 | 2.84 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,300 | 19.42 | 2.34 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,700 | 17.35 | 2.25 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $7,400 | 17.33 | 2.34 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,600 | 17.22 | 2.61 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,000 | 16.85 | 2.11 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $5,600 | 16.17 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Coleman | COL | $3,400 | 12.02 | 3.54 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $4,900 | 16.02 | 3.27 |
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $4,600 | 14.22 | 3.09 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $5,600 | 16.17 | 2.89 |
| Miles Wood | COL | $3,300 | 9.40 | 2.85 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $7,000 | 19.90 | 2.84 |
| Jimmy Vesey | NYI | $3,600 | 9.77 | 2.71 |
| Jesper Bratt | COL | $3,300 | 8.81 | 2.67 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $7,000 | 18.61 | 2.66 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,300 | 14.38 | 2.28 |
| Darnell Nurse | ANA | $4,500 | 12.10 | 2.69 |
| Josh Morrissey | PIT | $4,400 | 12.07 | 2.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michal Kempny | DAL | $4,100 | 11.79 | 2.88 |
| Josh Morrissey | PIT | $4,400 | 12.07 | 2.74 |
| Darnell Nurse | ANA | $4,500 | 12.10 | 2.69 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $7,000 | 18.61 | 2.66 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey DeSmith | PHI | $8,300 | 23.60 | 2.84 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,200 | 18.65 | 2.27 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,700 | 18.19 | 2.09 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,800 | 17.40 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey DeSmith | PHI | $8,300 | 23.60 | 2.84 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,200 | 18.65 | 2.27 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $7,600 | 16.01 | 2.11 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,700 | 18.19 | 2.09 |
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.