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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 | Landon Ferraro |
| C | Sidney Crosby |
| W | Drew Stafford |
| W | Jason Zucker |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| W | Evander Kane |
| D | Rasmus Ristolainen |
| D | Dustin Byfuglien |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Salary | $51,900 |
| Expected Points | 131.6 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,200 | 19.58 | 2.13 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,800 | 18.41 | 2.36 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,400 | 15.85 | 1.89 |
| Henrik Zetterberg | TOR | $6,800 | 13.62 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landon Ferraro | NSH | $3,000 | 8.40 | 2.80 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | BUF | $5,300 | 12.82 | 2.42 |
| Vincent Trocheck | CHI | $5,200 | 12.45 | 2.39 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,800 | 18.41 | 2.36 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,500 | 17.45 | 2.68 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $9,000 | 17.19 | 1.91 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,900 | 14.93 | 2.16 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,400 | 13.86 | 2.17 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,600 | 13.67 | 1.80 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,300 | 13.51 | 2.14 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $7,500 | 13.47 | 1.80 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,200 | 12.94 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Stafford | COL | $3,400 | 9.55 | 2.81 |
| Jason Zucker | NSH | $4,200 | 11.37 | 2.71 |
| Colton Sceviour | CHI | $3,100 | 8.37 | 2.70 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,500 | 17.45 | 2.68 |
| Conor Sheary | PHI | $4,700 | 12.14 | 2.58 |
| Chris Stewart | NSH | $3,600 | 9.18 | 2.55 |
| Alex Galchenyuk | CAR | $3,700 | 9.20 | 2.49 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $3,500 | 8.40 | 2.40 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,400 | 15.39 | 2.08 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,600 | 14.75 | 2.63 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $7,200 | 14.11 | 1.96 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | BUF | $5,300 | 11.98 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,600 | 14.75 | 2.63 |
| Jared Spurgeon | NSH | $4,200 | 11.04 | 2.63 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,600 | 10.80 | 2.35 |
| John Moore | COL | $3,600 | 8.33 | 2.31 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,800 | 23.59 | 3.02 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,800 | 21.58 | 2.45 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,300 | 21.01 | 2.53 |
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $7,500 | 20.55 | 2.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,800 | 23.59 | 3.02 |
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $7,500 | 20.55 | 2.74 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,300 | 21.01 | 2.53 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,800 | 21.58 | 2.45 |
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.