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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 | Carl Soderberg |
| C | Dylan Larkin |
| W | Mike Hoffman |
| W | Gabriel Landeskog |
| W | Jonathan Huberdeau |
| W | Josh Anderson |
| D | Ryan Pulock |
| D | Shea Weber |
| G | Robin Lehner |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 140.07 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,300 | 20.57 | 2.21 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,400 | 18.53 | 2.21 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,500 | 18.51 | 2.18 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $7,400 | 18.05 | 2.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Soderberg | FLA | $4,500 | 13.46 | 2.99 |
| Matt Duchene | TB | $6,700 | 16.78 | 2.50 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $7,400 | 18.05 | 2.44 |
| Vincent Trocheck | CHI | $5,400 | 13.17 | 2.44 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,200 | 21.44 | 2.33 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,700 | 18.12 | 2.08 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $8,000 | 17.61 | 2.20 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,400 | 17.48 | 2.36 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $8,100 | 17.24 | 2.13 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,300 | 17.10 | 2.34 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $6,900 | 15.84 | 2.30 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $6,600 | 15.50 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Clutterbuck | NJ | $3,000 | 8.41 | 2.80 |
| Jesper Bratt | COL | $4,200 | 11.60 | 2.76 |
| Jamie McGinn | CHI | $3,000 | 8.17 | 2.72 |
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $4,300 | 11.65 | 2.71 |
| Andrew Ladd | NJ | $3,500 | 9.16 | 2.62 |
| Josh Anderson | FLA | $4,800 | 12.20 | 2.54 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | TOR | $4,200 | 10.37 | 2.47 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $5,600 | 13.85 | 2.47 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,800 | 14.67 | 2.16 |
| Ryan Pulock | NJ | $4,500 | 13.50 | 3.00 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,200 | 12.99 | 2.09 |
| Keith Yandle | CHI | $6,000 | 12.37 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Pulock | NJ | $4,500 | 13.50 | 3.00 |
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $3,500 | 10.22 | 2.92 |
| Justin Schultz | PHI | $4,700 | 11.62 | 2.47 |
| Esa Lindell | SJ | $4,400 | 10.73 | 2.44 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,200 | 22.74 | 2.77 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,900 | 22.69 | 2.55 |
| Darcy Kuemper | ARZ | $8,500 | 21.67 | 2.55 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $7,700 | 20.35 | 2.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,200 | 22.74 | 2.77 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $7,700 | 20.35 | 2.64 |
| Darcy Kuemper | ARZ | $8,500 | 21.67 | 2.55 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,900 | 22.69 | 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.