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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 | Adam Lowry |
| C | Evgeni Malkin |
| W | Patric Hornqvist |
| W | Kyle Connor |
| W | Bryan Rust |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| D | Alex Pietrangelo |
| D | Colton Parayko |
| G | Matt Murray |
| Salary | $54,600 |
| Expected Points | 129.51 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $9,000 | 20.60 | 2.29 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,200 | 17.80 | 2.17 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,600 | 17.61 | 2.05 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,300 | 14.82 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $9,000 | 20.60 | 2.29 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,200 | 17.80 | 2.17 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | BUF | $6,000 | 13.03 | 2.17 |
| Derick Brassard | MTL | $5,200 | 11.00 | 2.11 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,100 | 16.49 | 2.32 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $8,100 | 16.38 | 2.02 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,300 | 15.71 | 1.89 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,400 | 15.49 | 2.42 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,900 | 15.39 | 1.95 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,500 | 14.94 | 1.99 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,700 | 14.82 | 1.92 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $6,500 | 13.97 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,400 | 15.49 | 2.42 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $4,900 | 11.57 | 2.36 |
| Carl Hagelin | PHI | $4,100 | 9.65 | 2.35 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,100 | 16.49 | 2.32 |
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $4,700 | 10.66 | 2.27 |
| Brett Ritchie | SJ | $3,300 | 7.21 | 2.18 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $6,500 | 13.97 | 2.15 |
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $3,800 | 8.19 | 2.15 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,800 | 14.96 | 2.58 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,400 | 12.75 | 1.99 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,900 | 12.54 | 2.12 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $5,800 | 11.73 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,800 | 14.96 | 2.58 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $4,800 | 10.90 | 2.27 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | BUF | $5,200 | 11.30 | 2.17 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,900 | 12.54 | 2.12 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,500 | 21.98 | 2.59 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,500 | 21.22 | 2.50 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,800 | 21.14 | 2.40 |
| Antti Niemi | CHI | $7,800 | 17.76 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,500 | 21.98 | 2.59 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,500 | 21.22 | 2.50 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,800 | 21.14 | 2.40 |
| Antti Niemi | CHI | $7,800 | 17.76 | 2.28 |
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.