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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 | Blake Wheeler |
| C | Brandon Sutter |
| W | Mathieu Perreault |
| W | Elias Lindholm |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| D | Brent Burns |
| D | Justin Faulk |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Salary | $54,400 |
| Expected Points | 130.3 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,600 | 16.50 | 2.17 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $7,300 | 13.91 | 1.90 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $6,700 | 13.22 | 1.97 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | LA | $7,500 | 13.12 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Sutter | WPG | $3,200 | 7.38 | 2.31 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,600 | 16.50 | 2.17 |
| Victor Rask | WSH | $4,300 | 8.70 | 2.02 |
| Valtteri Filppula | NYR | $3,400 | 6.81 | 2.00 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 17.62 | 2.00 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,600 | 14.18 | 1.87 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,500 | 13.33 | 1.78 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $7,100 | 13.20 | 1.86 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $7,100 | 12.70 | 1.79 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $6,500 | 12.60 | 1.94 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $5,700 | 12.43 | 2.18 |
| Daniel Sedin | WPG | $5,900 | 12.09 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathieu Perreault | PIT | $4,300 | 11.63 | 2.70 |
| Elias Lindholm | WSH | $4,600 | 10.77 | 2.34 |
| Alex Iafallo | VAN | $3,100 | 7.26 | 2.34 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $4,200 | 9.77 | 2.33 |
| Trevor Lewis | VAN | $3,500 | 8.12 | 2.32 |
| Michael Raffl | NYR | $3,500 | 7.99 | 2.28 |
| Lee Stempniak | WSH | $3,600 | 8.09 | 2.25 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $3,900 | 8.72 | 2.24 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,300 | 17.88 | 2.45 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,700 | 12.97 | 2.28 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $6,200 | 11.91 | 1.92 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $5,600 | 11.63 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,300 | 17.88 | 2.45 |
| Justin Faulk | WSH | $4,600 | 10.94 | 2.38 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,700 | 12.97 | 2.28 |
| Dmitry Orlov | DAL | $3,800 | 8.55 | 2.25 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,300 | 25.15 | 3.03 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,800 | 22.29 | 2.53 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $9,100 | 22.28 | 2.45 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,400 | 18.82 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,300 | 25.15 | 3.03 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,800 | 22.29 | 2.53 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $9,100 | 22.28 | 2.45 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $8,200 | 18.41 | 2.25 |
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.