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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 | Tomas Hertl |
| C | Sean Couturier |
| W | Teddy Blueger |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Elias Lindholm |
| W | Zach Aston-Reese |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Brent Burns |
| G | Carter Hart |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 160.43 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,700 | 19.68 | 2.26 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,900 | 19.48 | 2.82 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,400 | 19.17 | 2.59 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,600 | 18.83 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,200 | 18.46 | 2.98 |
| Luke Glendening | TOR | $3,400 | 9.68 | 2.85 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,900 | 19.48 | 2.82 |
| Mark Jankowski | CEN | $3,700 | 9.80 | 2.65 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $9,200 | 25.32 | 2.75 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,400 | 22.11 | 2.63 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,900 | 21.06 | 2.67 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $7,700 | 21.03 | 2.73 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,900 | 20.26 | 2.28 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $6,800 | 18.83 | 2.77 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,500 | 18.61 | 2.48 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,100 | 18.21 | 2.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andreas Athanasiou | TOR | $4,800 | 13.74 | 2.86 |
| Zach Aston-Reese | PHI | $3,000 | 8.42 | 2.81 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,400 | 15.02 | 2.78 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $6,800 | 18.83 | 2.77 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $9,200 | 25.32 | 2.75 |
| Teddy Blueger | PHI | $3,200 | 8.78 | 2.74 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $7,700 | 21.03 | 2.73 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,900 | 21.06 | 2.67 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,600 | 21.07 | 2.77 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $7,300 | 17.95 | 2.46 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $7,000 | 17.19 | 2.46 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,100 | 16.56 | 2.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $3,500 | 12.40 | 3.54 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,600 | 21.07 | 2.77 |
| Tyler Myers | PIT | $3,900 | 10.73 | 2.75 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,100 | 16.56 | 2.71 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hart | NYR | $8,500 | 27.67 | 3.26 |
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $7,700 | 23.38 | 3.04 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,500 | 22.97 | 2.70 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,600 | 21.94 | 2.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hart | NYR | $8,500 | 27.67 | 3.26 |
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $7,700 | 23.38 | 3.04 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,500 | 22.97 | 2.70 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,600 | 21.94 | 2.55 |
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.