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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 | Evgeni Malkin |
| W | Bryan Rust |
| W | Travis Konecny |
| W | Carl Hagelin |
| W | Sam Reinhart |
| D | Dougie Hamilton |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| G | Tristan Jarry |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 116.77 |
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 | 19.42 | 2.13 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,800 | 15.73 | 1.79 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | BUF | $6,200 | 13.13 | 2.12 |
| Bo Horvat | WPG | $5,900 | 12.69 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | WPG | $5,900 | 12.69 | 2.15 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $9,100 | 19.42 | 2.13 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | BUF | $6,200 | 13.13 | 2.12 |
| Brandon Sutter | WPG | $3,300 | 6.90 | 2.09 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,700 | 14.82 | 1.92 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,800 | 13.77 | 1.76 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,200 | 13.55 | 1.65 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,700 | 13.17 | 1.97 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,300 | 12.62 | 2.00 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $7,200 | 12.41 | 1.72 |
| Travis Konecny | NYR | $5,700 | 11.71 | 2.05 |
| Daniel Sedin | WPG | $6,500 | 11.63 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | BUF | $5,400 | 11.37 | 2.11 |
| Carl Hagelin | PHI | $4,000 | 8.33 | 2.08 |
| Travis Konecny | NYR | $5,700 | 11.71 | 2.05 |
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $4,800 | 9.76 | 2.03 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $4,700 | 9.54 | 2.03 |
| Brendan Perlini | ARZ | $3,400 | 6.91 | 2.03 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,300 | 12.62 | 2.00 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,700 | 13.17 | 1.97 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,600 | 12.75 | 2.28 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $6,300 | 12.25 | 1.94 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,800 | 12.22 | 2.11 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,200 | 11.15 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,600 | 12.75 | 2.28 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,800 | 12.22 | 2.11 |
| Ivan Provorov | NYR | $5,200 | 10.90 | 2.10 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | BUF | $5,400 | 10.78 | 2.00 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Jarry | PHI | $8,600 | 18.52 | 2.15 |
| Darcy Kuemper | VAN | $8,000 | 17.32 | 2.17 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $8,300 | 16.59 | 2.00 |
| Chad Johnson | BUF | $7,600 | 15.96 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | VAN | $8,000 | 17.32 | 2.17 |
| Tristan Jarry | PHI | $8,600 | 18.52 | 2.15 |
| Chad Johnson | BUF | $7,600 | 15.96 | 2.10 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $8,300 | 16.59 | 2.00 |
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.