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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 | Kevin Hayes |
| C | Evan Rodrigues |
| W | Frank Vatrano |
| W | Jake Guentzel |
| W | Andreas Athanasiou |
| W | Vladimir Tarasenko |
| D | Jared Spurgeon |
| D | Kris Letang |
| G | Casey DeSmith |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 146.22 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,700 | 21.12 | 2.43 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,300 | 19.61 | 2.36 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $7,200 | 17.71 | 2.46 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,700 | 17.39 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Hayes | NYI | $5,000 | 15.52 | 3.10 |
| Evan Rodrigues | BUF | $3,600 | 10.13 | 2.81 |
| Oskar Sundqvist | EDM | $3,600 | 9.34 | 2.59 |
| Matt Cullen | PHI | $3,200 | 8.27 | 2.58 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,400 | 23.13 | 2.75 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 20.29 | 2.31 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $7,600 | 19.14 | 2.52 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $7,400 | 15.96 | 2.16 |
| Mats Zuccarello | NYI | $6,300 | 15.53 | 2.47 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $7,700 | 14.75 | 1.91 |
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $5,500 | 14.41 | 2.62 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $6,700 | 14.07 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $4,200 | 13.68 | 3.26 |
| Zach Aston-Reese | PHI | $3,000 | 8.46 | 2.82 |
| Jesper Bratt | COL | $3,700 | 10.17 | 2.75 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,400 | 23.13 | 2.75 |
| Andreas Athanasiou | TOR | $4,900 | 13.20 | 2.69 |
| Teddy Blueger | PHI | $3,200 | 8.56 | 2.68 |
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $5,500 | 14.41 | 2.62 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $7,600 | 19.14 | 2.52 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $7,400 | 17.43 | 2.36 |
| Jared Spurgeon | NSH | $6,000 | 14.14 | 2.36 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,300 | 13.46 | 2.14 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,800 | 12.76 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Sanheim | NYR | $4,200 | 10.79 | 2.57 |
| Mike Matheson | CHI | $3,600 | 8.93 | 2.48 |
| Jeff Petry | CAR | $4,200 | 10.32 | 2.46 |
| Andy Greene | COL | $3,700 | 8.90 | 2.41 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $8,700 | 20.89 | 2.40 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,500 | 20.07 | 2.36 |
| Casey DeSmith | PHI | $7,800 | 19.85 | 2.54 |
| Carter Hart | NYR | $8,300 | 17.63 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey DeSmith | PHI | $7,800 | 19.85 | 2.54 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $8,700 | 20.89 | 2.40 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,500 | 20.07 | 2.36 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,500 | 17.49 | 2.33 |
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.