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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 | Jeff Carter |
| W | Carl Hagelin |
| W | Patric Hornqvist |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| W | Bryan Rust |
| D | Zdeno Chara |
| D | Ryan Pulock |
| G | Jonathan Quick |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 128.95 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $9,100 | 22.95 | 2.52 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,800 | 19.26 | 2.19 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $7,600 | 15.95 | 2.10 |
| Jeff Carter | VAN | $6,400 | 13.60 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $9,100 | 22.95 | 2.52 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,800 | 19.26 | 2.19 |
| Jeff Carter | VAN | $6,400 | 13.60 | 2.13 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $7,600 | 15.95 | 2.10 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,900 | 18.10 | 2.29 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,200 | 16.83 | 2.05 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,200 | 14.96 | 2.08 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $5,800 | 14.23 | 2.45 |
| Rick Nash | NYI | $6,600 | 13.35 | 2.02 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,000 | 13.00 | 2.17 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,100 | 12.60 | 1.56 |
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $4,800 | 11.41 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Hagelin | PHI | $3,900 | 9.78 | 2.51 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $5,800 | 14.23 | 2.45 |
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $4,800 | 11.41 | 2.38 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,900 | 18.10 | 2.29 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,000 | 13.00 | 2.17 |
| Alex Iafallo | VAN | $4,000 | 8.42 | 2.11 |
| Danton Heinen | BOS | $3,600 | 7.56 | 2.10 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,200 | 14.96 | 2.08 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,200 | 13.53 | 2.18 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,700 | 12.98 | 2.28 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $5,700 | 11.81 | 2.07 |
| Jake Muzzin | VAN | $4,300 | 9.89 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Muzzin | VAN | $4,300 | 9.89 | 2.30 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,700 | 12.98 | 2.28 |
| Ryan Pulock | NJ | $4,000 | 9.09 | 2.27 |
| Zdeno Chara | BOS | $4,200 | 9.22 | 2.20 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,800 | 20.57 | 2.34 |
| Tristan Jarry | PHI | $8,100 | 19.04 | 2.35 |
| Antti Niemi | CHI | $7,900 | 13.45 | 1.70 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $9,200 | 10.05 | 1.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Jarry | PHI | $8,100 | 19.04 | 2.35 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,800 | 20.57 | 2.34 |
| Antti Niemi | CHI | $7,900 | 13.45 | 1.70 |
| Anton Forsberg | STL | $8,100 | 9.82 | 1.21 |
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.