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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.
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $13,500 | 19.97 | 1.48 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $13,000 | 19.89 | 1.53 |
| Kevin Hayes | NYI | $10,000 | 14.90 | 1.49 |
| Greg McKegg | WSH | $6,500 | 7.47 | 1.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $13,000 | 19.89 | 1.53 |
| Kevin Hayes | NYI | $10,000 | 14.90 | 1.49 |
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $13,500 | 19.97 | 1.48 |
| Greg McKegg | WSH | $6,500 | 7.47 | 1.15 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Kreider | NYI | $12,000 | 15.91 | 1.33 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $11,500 | 15.42 | 1.34 |
| Mats Zuccarello | NYI | $11,000 | 15.03 | 1.37 |
| Nino Niederreiter | WSH | $10,500 | 12.87 | 1.23 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $9,500 | 12.87 | 1.35 |
| Micheal Ferland | WSH | $9,000 | 9.03 | 1.00 |
| Brock McGinn | WSH | $7,000 | 8.04 | 1.15 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | WSH | $7,500 | 7.97 | 1.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mats Zuccarello | NYI | $11,000 | 15.03 | 1.37 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $9,500 | 12.87 | 1.35 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $11,500 | 15.42 | 1.34 |
| Chris Kreider | NYI | $12,000 | 15.91 | 1.33 |
| Nino Niederreiter | WSH | $10,500 | 12.87 | 1.23 |
| Brock McGinn | WSH | $7,000 | 8.04 | 1.15 |
| Filip Chytil | NYI | $7,000 | 7.94 | 1.13 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | WSH | $7,500 | 7.97 | 1.06 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dougie Hamilton | WSH | $9,500 | 11.50 | 1.21 |
| Jaccob Slavin | WSH | $9,000 | 10.68 | 1.19 |
| Justin Faulk | WSH | $9,500 | 10.64 | 1.12 |
| Tony DeAngelo | NYI | $7,500 | 9.08 | 1.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dougie Hamilton | WSH | $9,500 | 11.50 | 1.21 |
| Tony DeAngelo | NYI | $7,500 | 9.08 | 1.21 |
| Jaccob Slavin | WSH | $9,000 | 10.68 | 1.19 |
| Justin Faulk | WSH | $9,500 | 10.64 | 1.12 |
Goalies
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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.