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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 | Nazem Kadri |
| C | Derick Brassard |
| W | Michael Cammalleri |
| W | Andrew Shaw |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Mark Stone |
| D | Shea Weber |
| D | Erik Karlsson |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 141.24 |
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 | 20.36 | 2.34 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $8,200 | 16.21 | 1.98 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,200 | 15.73 | 1.71 |
| Nazem Kadri | OTT | $6,300 | 15.60 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derick Brassard | MTL | $4,900 | 12.86 | 2.62 |
| Tyler Bozak | OTT | $4,300 | 11.03 | 2.57 |
| Nazem Kadri | OTT | $6,300 | 15.60 | 2.48 |
| Adam Lowry | PIT | $3,600 | 8.56 | 2.38 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,000 | 20.71 | 2.30 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,600 | 17.60 | 2.05 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,400 | 17.46 | 2.08 |
| Mike Hoffman | MTL | $7,200 | 16.41 | 2.28 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $6,400 | 16.24 | 2.54 |
| Max Pacioretty | CAR | $7,200 | 16.20 | 2.25 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,200 | 16.06 | 1.96 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,500 | 15.81 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Cammalleri | VAN | $3,500 | 9.28 | 2.65 |
| Andrew Shaw | CAR | $3,800 | 10.04 | 2.64 |
| Alex Galchenyuk | CAR | $4,300 | 11.17 | 2.60 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $6,400 | 16.24 | 2.54 |
| Connor Brown | OTT | $3,500 | 8.82 | 2.52 |
| Sven Baertschi | WPG | $4,200 | 10.54 | 2.51 |
| Devante Smith-Pelly | DAL | $3,300 | 8.19 | 2.48 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,200 | 14.88 | 2.40 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $7,400 | 19.09 | 2.58 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,900 | 15.88 | 2.30 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,200 | 15.07 | 2.90 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,800 | 14.28 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,200 | 15.07 | 2.90 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $7,400 | 19.09 | 2.58 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $3,600 | 9.13 | 2.54 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,800 | 14.28 | 2.46 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $9,200 | 22.50 | 2.45 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,400 | 22.35 | 2.66 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,800 | 21.97 | 2.50 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,700 | 21.14 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,400 | 22.35 | 2.66 |
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $7,300 | 18.29 | 2.51 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,800 | 21.97 | 2.50 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $9,200 | 22.50 | 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.