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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 | Jack Eichel |
| C | Mika Zibanejad |
| W | Sven Andrighetto |
| W | Mathieu Perreault |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| W | James van Riemsdyk |
| D | Kris Russell |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| G | Jaroslav Halak |
| Salary | $51,000 |
| Expected Points | 135.86 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,200 | 19.51 | 2.12 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,200 | 17.89 | 2.18 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,800 | 16.83 | 1.91 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,900 | 16.82 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $6,000 | 14.92 | 2.49 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $4,600 | 11.29 | 2.45 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $4,000 | 9.69 | 2.42 |
| Derek Stepan | ARZ | $4,800 | 11.44 | 2.38 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,200 | 18.42 | 2.25 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,600 | 17.98 | 2.09 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,900 | 17.76 | 2.25 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,500 | 17.19 | 2.29 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,400 | 16.38 | 2.21 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,800 | 15.89 | 2.34 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,300 | 15.84 | 2.51 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $5,800 | 15.33 | 2.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sven Andrighetto | FLA | $3,600 | 10.84 | 3.01 |
| Mathieu Perreault | PIT | $4,500 | 12.36 | 2.75 |
| Charlie Coyle | NSH | $3,900 | 10.35 | 2.65 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $5,800 | 15.33 | 2.64 |
| Vladimir Sobotka | EDM | $3,700 | 9.74 | 2.63 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $5,400 | 14.02 | 2.60 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | FLA | $3,500 | 9.04 | 2.58 |
| Jordan Weal | NYR | $3,300 | 8.53 | 2.58 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,400 | 15.48 | 2.42 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,300 | 15.15 | 2.07 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 14.24 | 2.30 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,600 | 14.08 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Russell | ANA | $3,600 | 10.47 | 2.91 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,500 | 11.99 | 2.66 |
| Brent Seabrook | STL | $4,700 | 12.25 | 2.61 |
| Johnny Boychuk | NJ | $4,100 | 10.40 | 2.54 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaroslav Halak | NJ | $7,500 | 23.82 | 3.18 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,300 | 23.25 | 2.80 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $8,300 | 23.19 | 2.79 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,500 | 22.29 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaroslav Halak | NJ | $7,500 | 23.82 | 3.18 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,500 | 22.29 | 2.97 |
| Kari Lehtonen | SJ | $7,600 | 21.77 | 2.86 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,300 | 23.25 | 2.80 |
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.