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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 | Connor McDavid |
| C | Vincent Trocheck |
| W | Kevin Fiala |
| W | Calle Jarnkrok |
| W | Mathieu Perreault |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| D | Shea Weber |
| D | Seth Jones |
| G | Carey Price |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 132.44 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,100 | 18.93 | 2.08 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,100 | 17.51 | 1.92 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,600 | 17.42 | 2.03 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,000 | 16.68 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Turris | MTL | $5,600 | 12.96 | 2.31 |
| Vincent Trocheck | CHI | $6,600 | 15.08 | 2.28 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,100 | 15.63 | 2.20 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $6,800 | 14.75 | 2.17 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,900 | 19.16 | 2.15 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,800 | 18.40 | 2.36 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,700 | 16.96 | 1.95 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,000 | 16.84 | 2.10 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,900 | 16.17 | 2.05 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,600 | 16.15 | 2.12 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $7,700 | 15.38 | 2.00 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,400 | 15.13 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Fiala | CGY | $4,400 | 11.74 | 2.67 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | CGY | $3,900 | 10.39 | 2.66 |
| Mathieu Perreault | PIT | $4,300 | 11.41 | 2.65 |
| Paul Byron | CAR | $3,700 | 9.72 | 2.63 |
| Michael Cammalleri | VAN | $3,900 | 9.89 | 2.54 |
| Craig Smith | CGY | $4,100 | 10.17 | 2.48 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $4,600 | 11.37 | 2.47 |
| Dominik Simon | PHI | $3,100 | 7.62 | 2.46 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,100 | 15.34 | 2.16 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,900 | 15.12 | 2.19 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,600 | 13.19 | 2.35 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,300 | 12.83 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,500 | 8.82 | 2.52 |
| Michal Kempny | STL | $3,500 | 8.63 | 2.47 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $4,800 | 11.55 | 2.41 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,300 | 12.64 | 2.38 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carey Price | CAR | $8,700 | 22.30 | 2.56 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,700 | 21.53 | 2.47 |
| Brian Elliott | NYR | $7,800 | 20.04 | 2.57 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $8,400 | 19.71 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Elliott | NYR | $7,800 | 20.04 | 2.57 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $8,700 | 22.30 | 2.56 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,700 | 19.37 | 2.51 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,700 | 21.53 | 2.47 |
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.