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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 | Sidney Crosby |
| C | Sean Couturier |
| W | Blake Coleman |
| W | Kyle Connor |
| W | Jake Guentzel |
| W | Bryan Rust |
| D | Josh Morrissey |
| D | Andy Greene |
| G | Laurent Brossoit |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 134.32 |
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 | 19.41 | 2.21 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,900 | 17.21 | 2.18 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,400 | 15.68 | 1.87 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,500 | 15.48 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,500 | 15.48 | 2.38 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,800 | 19.41 | 2.21 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,900 | 17.21 | 2.18 |
| Travis Zajac | COL | $4,100 | 8.83 | 2.15 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $7,700 | 19.06 | 2.47 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $8,100 | 18.00 | 2.22 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,600 | 15.63 | 2.06 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $6,100 | 14.40 | 2.36 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,300 | 12.74 | 1.75 |
| James van Riemsdyk | NYR | $6,000 | 12.63 | 2.10 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $6,400 | 12.53 | 1.96 |
| Blake Coleman | COL | $4,400 | 12.46 | 2.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Coleman | COL | $4,400 | 12.46 | 2.83 |
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $4,800 | 12.05 | 2.51 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $7,700 | 19.06 | 2.47 |
| Marcus Johansson | COL | $3,500 | 8.28 | 2.37 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $6,100 | 14.40 | 2.36 |
| Brandon Tanev | PIT | $3,900 | 8.98 | 2.30 |
| Dominik Simon | PHI | $4,200 | 9.46 | 2.25 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $8,100 | 18.00 | 2.22 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,900 | 16.04 | 2.32 |
| Josh Morrissey | PIT | $4,300 | 11.31 | 2.63 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,800 | 10.56 | 2.20 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $5,200 | 9.29 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Morrissey | PIT | $4,300 | 11.31 | 2.63 |
| Andy Greene | COL | $3,800 | 9.15 | 2.41 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,900 | 16.04 | 2.32 |
| Travis Sanheim | NYR | $3,900 | 8.63 | 2.21 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,800 | 21.74 | 2.47 |
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $8,500 | 21.00 | 2.47 |
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $7,200 | 8.39 | 1.16 |
| Carter Hart | NYR | $8,100 | 8.26 | 1.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,800 | 21.74 | 2.47 |
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $8,500 | 21.00 | 2.47 |
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $7,200 | 8.39 | 1.16 |
| Carter Hart | NYR | $8,100 | 8.26 | 1.02 |
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.