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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 | Sidney Crosby |
| C | Tyler Seguin |
| W | Patric Hornqvist |
| W | Ty Rattie |
| W | Kyle Connor |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| D | Brian Dumoulin |
| D | Adam Larsson |
| G | John Gibson |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 131.65 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,200 | 19.91 | 2.43 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $9,000 | 19.30 | 2.14 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,900 | 18.86 | 2.12 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,600 | 18.56 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,200 | 19.91 | 2.43 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,600 | 18.56 | 2.16 |
| Derick Brassard | MTL | $5,200 | 11.12 | 2.14 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $9,000 | 19.30 | 2.14 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,900 | 17.63 | 2.23 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,100 | 17.26 | 2.43 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,400 | 17.25 | 2.05 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $8,300 | 15.94 | 1.92 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,400 | 15.84 | 2.47 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,600 | 15.34 | 2.02 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,300 | 15.11 | 2.07 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,700 | 14.50 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,400 | 15.84 | 2.47 |
| Ty Rattie | ANA | $3,700 | 9.09 | 2.46 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $4,900 | 12.02 | 2.45 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,100 | 17.26 | 2.43 |
| Carl Hagelin | PHI | $4,000 | 9.38 | 2.35 |
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $3,800 | 8.70 | 2.29 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,200 | 13.92 | 2.25 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,900 | 17.63 | 2.23 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,300 | 13.65 | 2.17 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,400 | 12.62 | 1.97 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,900 | 12.56 | 2.13 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $5,800 | 12.38 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $5,400 | 12.25 | 2.27 |
| Adam Larsson | ANA | $3,600 | 7.84 | 2.18 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,300 | 13.65 | 2.17 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,900 | 12.56 | 2.13 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $8,800 | 23.87 | 2.71 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,500 | 21.77 | 2.56 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,500 | 20.72 | 2.44 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,700 | 20.36 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $8,800 | 23.87 | 2.71 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,500 | 21.77 | 2.56 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $7,900 | 19.38 | 2.45 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,500 | 20.72 | 2.44 |
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.