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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 | Sidney Crosby |
| C | Connor McDavid |
| W | Jake Guentzel |
| W | Brandon Saad |
| W | Milan Lucic |
| W | Artturi Lehkonen |
| D | Kris Russell |
| D | David Schlemko |
| G | Cam Talbot |
| Salary | $54,700 |
| Expected Points | 135.56 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | PAC | $8,700 | 20.94 | 2.41 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $9,000 | 17.59 | 1.95 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PIT | $8,800 | 16.25 | 1.85 |
| Derek Stepan | NYR | $5,400 | 11.69 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | PAC | $8,700 | 20.94 | 2.41 |
| Matt Cullen | PIT | $3,300 | 7.65 | 2.32 |
| Derek Stepan | NYR | $5,400 | 11.69 | 2.17 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | EDM | $4,600 | 9.90 | 2.15 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Guentzel | PIT | $6,600 | 19.04 | 2.88 |
| Milan Lucic | EDM | $5,600 | 12.80 | 2.28 |
| Max Pacioretty | MTL | $7,300 | 11.97 | 1.64 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | MTL | $4,000 | 11.32 | 2.83 |
| Phil Kessel | PIT | $7,300 | 11.20 | 1.53 |
| Cam Atkinson | MET | $6,700 | 11.00 | 1.64 |
| Alexander Radulov | MTL | $6,100 | 10.90 | 1.79 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $6,400 | 10.51 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Guentzel | PIT | $6,600 | 19.04 | 2.88 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | MTL | $4,000 | 11.32 | 2.83 |
| Drake Caggiula | EDM | $3,300 | 8.29 | 2.51 |
| Jannik Hansen | SJ | $3,200 | 8.02 | 2.51 |
| Milan Lucic | EDM | $5,600 | 12.80 | 2.28 |
| Bryan Rust | PIT | $4,200 | 9.34 | 2.22 |
| Boone Jenner | CBJ | $4,400 | 9.67 | 2.20 |
| Jordan Eberle | EDM | $4,800 | 9.77 | 2.04 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | SJ | $7,100 | 13.60 | 1.92 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | SJ | $4,300 | 12.36 | 2.87 |
| Oscar Klefbom | EDM | $4,600 | 12.00 | 2.61 |
| Ryan McDonagh | NYR | $5,200 | 11.69 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Russell | EDM | $3,400 | 11.42 | 3.36 |
| David Schlemko | SJ | $3,200 | 9.36 | 2.92 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | SJ | $4,300 | 12.36 | 2.87 |
| Oscar Klefbom | EDM | $4,600 | 12.00 | 2.61 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | EDM | $8,800 | 22.78 | 2.59 |
| Carey Price | MTL | $8,900 | 20.89 | 2.35 |
| Marc-Andre Fleury | PIT | $8,600 | 20.30 | 2.36 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | MET | $8,100 | 18.11 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | EDM | $8,800 | 22.78 | 2.59 |
| Marc-Andre Fleury | PIT | $8,600 | 20.30 | 2.36 |
| Carey Price | MTL | $8,900 | 20.89 | 2.35 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | MET | $8,100 | 18.11 | 2.24 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. 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.