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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 | Bo Horvat |
| W | Mikkel Boedker |
| W | Ryan Carpenter |
| W | Reilly Smith |
| W | Chris Kreider |
| D | Brent Burns |
| D | Justin Faulk |
| G | Marc-Andre Fleury |
| Salary | $54,500 |
| Expected Points | 120.09 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $9,200 | 18.12 | 1.97 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,800 | 16.80 | 1.91 |
| Eric Staal | NSH | $7,000 | 13.19 | 1.88 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,900 | 13.02 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Sutter | WPG | $3,500 | 7.35 | 2.10 |
| Bo Horvat | WPG | $5,600 | 11.64 | 2.08 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $9,200 | 18.12 | 1.97 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,800 | 16.80 | 1.91 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,800 | 15.89 | 2.04 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,100 | 15.17 | 1.87 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,200 | 14.61 | 1.78 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,800 | 12.82 | 1.64 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,400 | 12.40 | 1.94 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,600 | 12.11 | 1.59 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $7,000 | 11.78 | 1.68 |
| Mikael Granlund | NSH | $7,200 | 11.69 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikkel Boedker | ATL | $3,800 | 8.96 | 2.36 |
| Ryan Carpenter | ATL | $3,500 | 8.08 | 2.31 |
| Chris Kreider | NYI | $5,000 | 11.26 | 2.25 |
| Mathieu Perreault | PIT | $4,600 | 9.57 | 2.08 |
| Elias Lindholm | WSH | $4,600 | 9.55 | 2.08 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,800 | 15.89 | 2.04 |
| Dominik Simon | PHI | $3,200 | 6.36 | 1.99 |
| Carl Hagelin | PHI | $4,200 | 8.25 | 1.96 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 15.25 | 2.12 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,500 | 11.68 | 1.80 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,700 | 11.44 | 2.01 |
| Justin Faulk | WSH | $5,200 | 11.08 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $4,600 | 10.48 | 2.28 |
| Justin Faulk | WSH | $5,200 | 11.08 | 2.13 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $4,600 | 9.82 | 2.13 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 15.25 | 2.12 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,800 | 19.21 | 2.18 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,300 | 18.36 | 2.21 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,400 | 18.29 | 2.18 |
| Jean-Francois Berube | STL | $7,500 | 18.12 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | WSH | $7,800 | 17.29 | 2.22 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,300 | 18.36 | 2.21 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,800 | 19.21 | 2.18 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,400 | 18.29 | 2.18 |
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.