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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 | Timo Meier |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Reilly Smith |
| W | Alex Tuch |
| D | Erik Cernak |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| G | Robin Lehner |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 130.36 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,500 | 19.19 | 2.26 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,700 | 16.08 | 1.85 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,700 | 15.24 | 2.27 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,500 | 14.99 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Cirelli | DET | $4,300 | 10.66 | 2.48 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,700 | 15.24 | 2.27 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,500 | 19.19 | 2.26 |
| Nick Bjugstad | PHI | $4,600 | 9.46 | 2.06 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,900 | 20.33 | 2.28 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,200 | 16.24 | 1.98 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $7,800 | 14.81 | 1.90 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $7,700 | 14.37 | 1.87 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,700 | 14.18 | 2.49 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,700 | 13.84 | 1.80 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $6,300 | 13.38 | 2.12 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,600 | 13.33 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,700 | 14.18 | 2.49 |
| Jared McCann | PHI | $4,200 | 9.57 | 2.28 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,900 | 20.33 | 2.28 |
| J.T. Miller | DET | $4,300 | 9.56 | 2.22 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $5,700 | 12.25 | 2.15 |
| Yanni Gourde | DET | $4,800 | 10.33 | 2.15 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $4,700 | 10.02 | 2.13 |
| David Perron | EDM | $6,100 | 12.91 | 2.12 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,700 | 15.57 | 2.02 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,500 | 14.93 | 2.30 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $7,200 | 14.79 | 2.05 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $5,700 | 12.71 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Cernak | DET | $3,600 | 8.96 | 2.49 |
| David Savard | TB | $3,900 | 9.45 | 2.42 |
| Ryan McDonagh | DET | $4,800 | 11.61 | 2.42 |
| Ryan Pulock | NJ | $4,200 | 9.87 | 2.35 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $9,000 | 21.36 | 2.37 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $8,700 | 20.17 | 2.32 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $7,800 | 19.92 | 2.55 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,300 | 19.71 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $7,800 | 19.92 | 2.55 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,700 | 19.47 | 2.53 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,300 | 19.71 | 2.37 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $9,000 | 21.36 | 2.37 |
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.