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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 | Nicklas Backstrom |
| C | Vincent Trocheck |
| W | Nick Bjugstad |
| W | Andre Burakovsky |
| W | Wayne Simmonds |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| D | John Carlson |
| D | Shayne Gostisbehere |
| G | Brian Elliott |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 128.91 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $6,600 | 14.20 | 2.15 |
| Vincent Trocheck | CHI | $6,400 | 13.86 | 2.17 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $6,700 | 13.51 | 2.02 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,300 | 13.47 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vincent Trocheck | CHI | $6,400 | 13.86 | 2.17 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $6,600 | 14.20 | 2.15 |
| Eric Staal | NSH | $6,500 | 13.42 | 2.06 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $6,700 | 13.51 | 2.02 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 20.57 | 2.34 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $7,700 | 15.28 | 1.98 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $7,100 | 13.08 | 1.84 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,600 | 13.02 | 1.71 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,300 | 12.96 | 1.78 |
| Max Pacioretty | CAR | $6,600 | 12.82 | 1.94 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,200 | 12.71 | 2.05 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $5,800 | 12.69 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Bjugstad | CHI | $4,100 | 10.24 | 2.50 |
| Andre Burakovsky | DAL | $4,100 | 9.74 | 2.38 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 20.57 | 2.34 |
| Brett Connolly | DAL | $3,100 | 7.07 | 2.28 |
| Wayne Simmonds | NYR | $5,400 | 12.26 | 2.27 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $5,800 | 12.69 | 2.19 |
| Brendan Perlini | ARZ | $3,600 | 7.81 | 2.17 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $4,200 | 8.97 | 2.13 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,800 | 13.63 | 2.35 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $5,700 | 11.96 | 2.10 |
| Ryan Suter | NSH | $5,600 | 10.95 | 1.95 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $4,800 | 10.84 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,800 | 13.63 | 2.35 |
| Dmitry Orlov | DAL | $3,800 | 8.80 | 2.32 |
| Ivan Provorov | NYR | $4,200 | 9.69 | 2.31 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $4,800 | 10.84 | 2.26 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Elliott | NYR | $8,000 | 22.45 | 2.81 |
| Alex Stalock | NSH | $7,700 | 20.96 | 2.72 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,800 | 19.99 | 2.56 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,400 | 19.41 | 2.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Elliott | NYR | $8,000 | 22.45 | 2.81 |
| Alex Stalock | NSH | $7,700 | 20.96 | 2.72 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,400 | 19.41 | 2.62 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,800 | 19.99 | 2.56 |
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.