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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 | Joe Pavelski |
| C | Aleksander Barkov |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| W | Kyle Connor |
| W | Carl Hagelin |
| W | Mathieu Perreault |
| D | Morgan Rielly |
| D | Brent Burns |
| G | Curtis McElhinney |
| Salary | $54,700 |
| Expected Points | 131.88 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $9,000 | 18.44 | 2.05 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,800 | 17.72 | 2.01 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $8,100 | 16.83 | 2.08 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,900 | 16.60 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $6,900 | 14.92 | 2.16 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,900 | 16.60 | 2.10 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $8,100 | 16.83 | 2.08 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $7,200 | 14.90 | 2.07 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,400 | 18.95 | 2.56 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,500 | 13.90 | 1.85 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,700 | 13.13 | 1.70 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,700 | 13.07 | 1.95 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,100 | 13.01 | 1.61 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,100 | 12.62 | 1.78 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,100 | 12.59 | 2.47 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $7,000 | 12.43 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,400 | 18.95 | 2.56 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,100 | 12.59 | 2.47 |
| Carl Hagelin | PHI | $3,800 | 9.30 | 2.45 |
| Mathieu Perreault | PIT | $4,500 | 10.58 | 2.35 |
| Andreas Athanasiou | TOR | $4,300 | 9.19 | 2.14 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $5,100 | 10.32 | 2.02 |
| Josh Anderson | TB | $4,700 | 9.38 | 1.99 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $6,100 | 12.09 | 1.98 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,600 | 18.12 | 2.38 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,800 | 12.36 | 2.13 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,400 | 12.35 | 2.29 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,400 | 12.15 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,600 | 18.12 | 2.38 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $4,500 | 10.37 | 2.30 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,400 | 12.35 | 2.29 |
| David Savard | TB | $3,600 | 8.20 | 2.28 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,200 | 22.96 | 2.80 |
| Curtis McElhinney | OTT | $7,700 | 22.15 | 2.88 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,400 | 19.48 | 2.32 |
| Tristan Jarry | PHI | $7,900 | 17.92 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis McElhinney | OTT | $7,700 | 22.15 | 2.88 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,200 | 22.96 | 2.80 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,400 | 19.48 | 2.32 |
| Tristan Jarry | PHI | $7,900 | 17.92 | 2.27 |
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.