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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 | Bo Horvat |
| C | Brandon Sutter |
| W | Michael Cammalleri |
| W | Jamie Benn |
| W | Brock Boeser |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| D | John Klingberg |
| D | Dougie Hamilton |
| G | Ben Bishop |
| Salary | $54,500 |
| Expected Points | 123.14 |
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 | 21.44 | 2.36 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,200 | 19.52 | 2.12 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,200 | 19.27 | 2.35 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,800 | 18.14 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | WPG | $5,900 | 14.23 | 2.41 |
| Brandon Sutter | WPG | $3,300 | 7.87 | 2.38 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $9,100 | 21.44 | 2.36 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,200 | 19.27 | 2.35 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,400 | 15.92 | 2.15 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,200 | 15.71 | 1.92 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,500 | 14.85 | 2.28 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,100 | 14.48 | 2.04 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $6,600 | 14.45 | 2.19 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,900 | 13.80 | 1.75 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,000 | 13.39 | 2.23 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,400 | 13.21 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Cammalleri | VAN | $3,900 | 9.87 | 2.53 |
| Carl Hagelin | PHI | $3,900 | 9.19 | 2.36 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,500 | 14.85 | 2.28 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,000 | 13.39 | 2.23 |
| Sam Reinhart | BUF | $5,100 | 11.17 | 2.19 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $6,600 | 14.45 | 2.19 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,400 | 15.92 | 2.15 |
| Tyler Pitlick | SJ | $3,200 | 6.78 | 2.12 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $7,100 | 13.46 | 1.90 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,400 | 12.92 | 2.02 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,900 | 12.42 | 2.11 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,200 | 12.15 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Pulock | NJ | $4,000 | 9.02 | 2.25 |
| Jake Gardiner | OTT | $4,900 | 10.65 | 2.17 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $4,700 | 10.15 | 2.16 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,900 | 12.42 | 2.11 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,600 | 20.61 | 2.40 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,700 | 20.45 | 2.35 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $7,700 | 19.69 | 2.56 |
| Tristan Jarry | PHI | $8,100 | 18.13 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $7,700 | 19.69 | 2.56 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,600 | 20.61 | 2.40 |
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $7,500 | 17.75 | 2.37 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,700 | 20.45 | 2.35 |
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.