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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 | Evgeni Malkin |
| C | Nathan MacKinnon |
| W | Bryan Rust |
| W | Drake Caggiula |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| W | Kyle Palmieri |
| D | Brent Burns |
| D | Marc-Edouard Vlasic |
| G | Ryan Miller |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 126.29 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,100 | 17.49 | 1.92 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,800 | 17.12 | 2.19 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,900 | 17.03 | 2.16 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,200 | 16.84 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Boyle | COL | $3,800 | 8.62 | 2.27 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,800 | 17.12 | 2.19 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,900 | 17.03 | 2.16 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $7,100 | 14.23 | 2.00 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,700 | 16.55 | 2.15 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,800 | 15.18 | 1.95 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,300 | 14.61 | 2.00 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $7,700 | 14.54 | 1.89 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,500 | 14.24 | 1.90 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,500 | 12.65 | 1.69 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,000 | 12.63 | 2.11 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,700 | 12.54 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $4,000 | 9.72 | 2.43 |
| Marian Gaborik | VAN | $4,400 | 10.13 | 2.30 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $5,400 | 12.29 | 2.28 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,700 | 16.55 | 2.15 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,000 | 12.63 | 2.11 |
| Jesse Puljujarvi | ANA | $4,500 | 9.16 | 2.04 |
| Jakob Silfverberg | LA | $5,400 | 10.85 | 2.01 |
| Brian Gibbons | COL | $3,600 | 7.25 | 2.01 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 16.75 | 2.33 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,900 | 14.44 | 2.09 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $5,900 | 12.06 | 2.04 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $5,600 | 11.52 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 16.75 | 2.33 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $3,800 | 8.83 | 2.32 |
| Steven Santini | COL | $3,600 | 7.89 | 2.19 |
| Jake Muzzin | VAN | $4,700 | 10.13 | 2.16 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Miller | LA | $7,900 | 21.67 | 2.74 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,200 | 21.60 | 2.63 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,700 | 20.68 | 2.38 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $8,000 | 20.26 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Miller | LA | $7,900 | 21.67 | 2.74 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,200 | 21.60 | 2.63 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $8,000 | 20.26 | 2.53 |
| Brian Elliott | NYR | $8,000 | 20.13 | 2.52 |
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.