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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 | Aleksander Barkov |
| C | Mikael Backlund |
| W | Mathieu Perreault |
| W | Michael Frolik |
| W | Viktor Arvidsson |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| D | Dustin Byfuglien |
| D | P.K. Subban |
| G | Juuse Saros |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 135.17 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,400 | 19.56 | 2.33 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,300 | 17.98 | 2.46 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $8,100 | 16.85 | 2.08 |
| Eric Staal | NSH | $7,500 | 16.49 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,300 | 17.98 | 2.46 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,400 | 19.56 | 2.33 |
| Eric Staal | NSH | $7,500 | 16.49 | 2.20 |
| Mikael Backlund | CEN | $5,200 | 11.39 | 2.19 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,700 | 18.64 | 2.42 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $8,200 | 17.25 | 2.10 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,800 | 16.33 | 2.40 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,600 | 15.12 | 1.99 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,900 | 14.45 | 1.83 |
| Mikael Granlund | NSH | $7,500 | 14.01 | 1.87 |
| Jason Zucker | NSH | $6,700 | 13.64 | 2.04 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,600 | 13.55 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathieu Perreault | PIT | $4,200 | 10.78 | 2.57 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,700 | 18.64 | 2.42 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,800 | 16.33 | 2.40 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $4,500 | 10.63 | 2.36 |
| Ryan Carpenter | ATL | $3,500 | 8.16 | 2.33 |
| Nick Bjugstad | CHI | $4,700 | 10.41 | 2.21 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,600 | 12.30 | 2.20 |
| Andreas Athanasiou | TOR | $4,300 | 9.34 | 2.17 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,700 | 14.26 | 2.50 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $5,600 | 13.55 | 2.42 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,900 | 13.12 | 2.22 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,800 | 12.13 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,700 | 14.26 | 2.50 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $5,600 | 13.55 | 2.42 |
| Keith Yandle | CHI | $5,100 | 11.96 | 2.34 |
| Jeff Petry | CAR | $4,800 | 11.02 | 2.30 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $7,900 | 21.61 | 2.74 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,600 | 21.14 | 2.46 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,200 | 20.74 | 2.53 |
| Jon Gillies | CEN | $7,600 | 20.22 | 2.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $7,900 | 21.61 | 2.74 |
| Jon Gillies | CEN | $7,600 | 20.22 | 2.66 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,200 | 20.74 | 2.53 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,300 | 18.41 | 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.