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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 | Steven Stamkos |
| C | Anthony Cirelli |
| W | Austin Watson |
| W | Timo Meier |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| D | Shea Theodore |
| D | Erik Cernak |
| G | Pekka Rinne |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 133.9 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,600 | 19.65 | 2.28 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,200 | 16.67 | 2.03 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,800 | 16.64 | 1.89 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,500 | 14.72 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Cirelli | DET | $4,200 | 10.20 | 2.43 |
| Nick Bonino | CGY | $3,400 | 7.90 | 2.32 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,600 | 19.65 | 2.28 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,500 | 14.72 | 2.26 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,000 | 20.91 | 2.32 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,200 | 17.25 | 2.40 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,200 | 17.03 | 2.08 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $8,000 | 15.44 | 1.93 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $7,600 | 15.03 | 1.98 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,800 | 14.40 | 2.48 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $7,500 | 13.57 | 1.81 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $6,400 | 13.52 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Watson | CGY | $3,000 | 8.04 | 2.68 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,800 | 14.40 | 2.48 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,200 | 17.25 | 2.40 |
| Jared McCann | PHI | $4,200 | 9.97 | 2.37 |
| Alexandre Texier | TB | $3,000 | 7.00 | 2.33 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,000 | 20.91 | 2.32 |
| Yanni Gourde | DET | $4,600 | 10.33 | 2.24 |
| J.T. Miller | DET | $4,200 | 9.18 | 2.18 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,600 | 15.20 | 2.30 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,600 | 14.94 | 1.97 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $7,200 | 14.51 | 2.01 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $7,000 | 13.14 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Cernak | DET | $3,600 | 8.71 | 2.42 |
| David Savard | TB | $3,800 | 9.19 | 2.42 |
| Ryan McDonagh | DET | $4,900 | 11.82 | 2.41 |
| Ryan Pulock | NJ | $4,400 | 10.52 | 2.39 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,800 | 23.69 | 2.69 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,400 | 22.05 | 2.63 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $9,200 | 22.01 | 2.39 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,900 | 20.20 | 2.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,800 | 23.69 | 2.69 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,400 | 22.05 | 2.63 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $7,700 | 19.77 | 2.57 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,900 | 20.20 | 2.56 |
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.