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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 | Tyler Seguin |
| C | Ryan O’Reilly |
| W | Austin Watson |
| W | Brett Connolly |
| W | David Perron |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| D | Dougie Hamilton |
| D | Jacob Trouba |
| G | Pekka Rinne |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 124.74 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,200 | 16.70 | 2.04 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $6,300 | 13.31 | 2.11 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $8,000 | 12.92 | 1.61 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $6,500 | 12.20 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $6,300 | 13.31 | 2.11 |
| Roope Hintz | SJ | $4,600 | 9.59 | 2.08 |
| Jordan Staal | WSH | $5,100 | 10.57 | 2.07 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,200 | 16.70 | 2.04 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,700 | 17.59 | 2.02 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,500 | 16.93 | 2.26 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,300 | 15.42 | 1.86 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,700 | 14.17 | 2.11 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $6,500 | 13.96 | 2.15 |
| Mats Zuccarello | SJ | $6,600 | 13.68 | 2.07 |
| David Perron | EDM | $5,900 | 12.65 | 2.14 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,700 | 12.15 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Watson | CGY | $3,200 | 8.54 | 2.67 |
| Brett Connolly | DAL | $3,800 | 8.69 | 2.29 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,500 | 16.93 | 2.26 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $6,500 | 13.96 | 2.15 |
| David Perron | EDM | $5,900 | 12.65 | 2.14 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,700 | 14.17 | 2.11 |
| Mats Zuccarello | SJ | $6,600 | 13.68 | 2.07 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,700 | 17.59 | 2.02 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,700 | 13.94 | 2.08 |
| Dougie Hamilton | WSH | $6,300 | 13.33 | 2.12 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,400 | 13.12 | 2.05 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,500 | 12.53 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $5,100 | 11.60 | 2.27 |
| Jaccob Slavin | WSH | $4,100 | 9.05 | 2.21 |
| Brett Pesce | WSH | $3,800 | 8.32 | 2.19 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $4,600 | 10.04 | 2.18 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,600 | 22.99 | 2.67 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,500 | 21.60 | 2.54 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,400 | 21.36 | 2.54 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $8,700 | 19.47 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,600 | 22.99 | 2.67 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,500 | 21.60 | 2.54 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,400 | 21.36 | 2.54 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $8,700 | 19.47 | 2.24 |
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.