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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 | Jared McCann |
| C | Sean Couturier |
| W | Connor Brickley |
| W | Tom Pyatt |
| W | Jaden Schwartz |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| D | Shea Weber |
| D | Brent Burns |
| G | Matt Murray |
| Salary | $52,200 |
| Expected Points | 136.5 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,700 | 17.88 | 2.05 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,400 | 17.35 | 2.07 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,800 | 16.12 | 2.07 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $7,200 | 15.72 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared McCann | CHI | $3,500 | 10.89 | 3.11 |
| Victor Rask | WSH | $4,100 | 10.60 | 2.59 |
| Vincent Trocheck | CHI | $5,800 | 14.57 | 2.51 |
| Chris Tierney | ATL | $3,400 | 8.37 | 2.46 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,200 | 18.46 | 2.25 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,000 | 17.83 | 1.98 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,600 | 17.40 | 2.29 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,500 | 16.58 | 2.55 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $8,100 | 16.16 | 1.99 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $6,800 | 15.95 | 2.34 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,100 | 15.90 | 2.24 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $5,700 | 15.15 | 2.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Brickley | CHI | $3,500 | 11.67 | 3.33 |
| Tom Pyatt | MTL | $3,600 | 10.72 | 2.98 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $3,600 | 10.51 | 2.92 |
| Christopher DiDomenico | MTL | $3,300 | 9.23 | 2.80 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $5,700 | 15.15 | 2.66 |
| Colton Sceviour | CHI | $3,100 | 8.19 | 2.64 |
| Matt Calvert | TB | $3,000 | 7.86 | 2.62 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | NYI | $4,500 | 11.71 | 2.60 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,400 | 18.06 | 2.44 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $7,600 | 16.96 | 2.23 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,400 | 14.77 | 2.31 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,400 | 13.97 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Provorov | NYR | $4,500 | 12.42 | 2.76 |
| Justin Faulk | WSH | $4,900 | 12.53 | 2.56 |
| Alex Goligoski | ARZ | $3,500 | 8.75 | 2.50 |
| Jaccob Slavin | WSH | $4,100 | 10.10 | 2.46 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,900 | 24.08 | 2.71 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,200 | 23.90 | 2.91 |
| Kari Lehtonen | SJ | $7,500 | 22.85 | 3.05 |
| Ryan Miller | LA | $7,900 | 22.68 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kari Lehtonen | SJ | $7,500 | 22.85 | 3.05 |
| Darcy Kuemper | VAN | $7,400 | 21.88 | 2.96 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,200 | 23.90 | 2.91 |
| Ryan Miller | LA | $7,900 | 22.68 | 2.87 |
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.