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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 | Radek Faksa |
| C | Brayden Schenn |
| W | Antoine Roussel |
| W | Jakub Voracek |
| W | Jamie Benn |
| W | Jaden Schwartz |
| D | Ivan Provorov |
| D | Alex Pietrangelo |
| G | Michal Neuvirth |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 122 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $7,100 | 14.98 | 2.11 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,100 | 14.56 | 1.60 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,000 | 14.12 | 1.77 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,700 | 12.92 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radek Faksa | SJ | $3,600 | 8.42 | 2.34 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $7,100 | 14.98 | 2.11 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,700 | 12.92 | 1.93 |
| Nolan Patrick | NYR | $4,300 | 8.21 | 1.91 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $8,200 | 16.46 | 2.01 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,300 | 15.91 | 1.92 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $7,700 | 15.04 | 1.95 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $6,800 | 13.71 | 2.02 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,600 | 13.62 | 2.06 |
| Max Pacioretty | CAR | $6,900 | 13.60 | 1.97 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,200 | 13.01 | 1.81 |
| Alexander Steen | EDM | $5,500 | 11.27 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antoine Roussel | SJ | $3,200 | 8.20 | 2.56 |
| Alex Galchenyuk | CAR | $4,600 | 10.48 | 2.28 |
| Devin Shore | SJ | $3,700 | 8.19 | 2.21 |
| Drake Caggiula | ANA | $3,600 | 7.90 | 2.19 |
| Wayne Simmonds | NYR | $5,000 | 10.49 | 2.10 |
| Vladimir Sobotka | EDM | $4,300 | 9.03 | 2.10 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,600 | 13.62 | 2.06 |
| Alexander Steen | EDM | $5,500 | 11.27 | 2.05 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,200 | 13.79 | 2.22 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,000 | 13.06 | 2.18 |
| Ivan Provorov | NYR | $4,500 | 10.75 | 2.39 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $4,600 | 10.62 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Provorov | NYR | $4,500 | 10.75 | 2.39 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $4,600 | 10.62 | 2.31 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,200 | 13.79 | 2.22 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,000 | 13.06 | 2.18 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | EDM | $8,800 | 21.21 | 2.41 |
| Michal Neuvirth | NYR | $7,500 | 20.65 | 2.75 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,600 | 19.85 | 2.31 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $8,300 | 17.06 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michal Neuvirth | NYR | $7,500 | 20.65 | 2.75 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $8,800 | 21.21 | 2.41 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,600 | 19.85 | 2.31 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $7,600 | 15.90 | 2.09 |
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.