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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 | Anze Kopitar |
| C | Mika Zibanejad |
| W | Mattias Janmark |
| W | Sven Andrighetto |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| D | Alec Martinez |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| G | Mike Smith |
| Salary | $52,600 |
| Expected Points | 138.43 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,800 | 19.00 | 2.16 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,500 | 17.90 | 2.11 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,200 | 17.18 | 2.09 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,300 | 17.13 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Nash | BOS | $3,800 | 10.24 | 2.69 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $4,500 | 11.04 | 2.45 |
| Nick Bonino | CGY | $3,800 | 9.09 | 2.39 |
| Jonathan Drouin | CAR | $5,400 | 12.86 | 2.38 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 19.40 | 2.20 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,400 | 18.52 | 2.20 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,600 | 18.20 | 2.39 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,600 | 16.20 | 1.88 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $5,800 | 15.91 | 2.74 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,900 | 15.81 | 2.00 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,800 | 15.57 | 2.29 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,800 | 15.37 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattias Janmark | SJ | $3,200 | 10.03 | 3.13 |
| Sven Andrighetto | FLA | $3,700 | 10.68 | 2.89 |
| Dustin Brown | VAN | $4,100 | 11.71 | 2.85 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | CAR | $3,700 | 10.52 | 2.84 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $4,000 | 11.05 | 2.76 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $5,800 | 15.91 | 2.74 |
| Brett Ritchie | SJ | $3,300 | 8.75 | 2.65 |
| Jordan Weal | NYR | $3,300 | 8.25 | 2.50 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 16.43 | 2.28 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,400 | 15.84 | 2.48 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,300 | 14.55 | 2.31 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,000 | 14.33 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Martinez | VAN | $4,300 | 12.73 | 2.96 |
| Justin Schultz | PHI | $4,100 | 10.89 | 2.65 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,800 | 12.34 | 2.57 |
| Kris Russell | ANA | $3,600 | 9.05 | 2.51 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,200 | 23.94 | 2.92 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,800 | 22.60 | 2.57 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $9,000 | 22.58 | 2.51 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $9,000 | 22.56 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,200 | 23.94 | 2.92 |
| Steve Mason | PIT | $7,400 | 20.23 | 2.73 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $7,700 | 19.86 | 2.58 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,800 | 22.60 | 2.57 |
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.