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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 | Nico Hischier |
| W | Viktor Arvidsson |
| W | Kyle Connor |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| W | Ondrej Kase |
| D | Ryan Pulock |
| D | Ryan Ellis |
| G | Keith Kinkaid |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 125.07 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,100 | 18.01 | 1.98 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $9,000 | 17.44 | 1.94 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,800 | 16.49 | 1.87 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,100 | 16.06 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hischier | COL | $5,300 | 10.88 | 2.05 |
| Derick Brassard | MTL | $5,200 | 10.29 | 1.98 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,100 | 18.01 | 1.98 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,100 | 16.06 | 1.98 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,200 | 16.08 | 2.23 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $8,200 | 15.74 | 1.92 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,500 | 15.60 | 1.83 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,900 | 15.16 | 2.20 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $8,100 | 14.62 | 1.80 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,500 | 13.76 | 2.12 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,800 | 13.75 | 1.76 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,400 | 13.70 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $3,800 | 8.57 | 2.26 |
| Ty Rattie | ANA | $4,000 | 9.05 | 2.26 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,200 | 16.08 | 2.23 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,100 | 11.39 | 2.23 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,900 | 15.16 | 2.20 |
| Carl Hagelin | PHI | $3,700 | 7.96 | 2.15 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | NJ | $3,900 | 8.31 | 2.13 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,500 | 13.76 | 2.12 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,300 | 14.07 | 2.23 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 13.66 | 1.90 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,800 | 13.52 | 2.33 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $6,100 | 13.11 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Pulock | NJ | $4,400 | 10.79 | 2.45 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,800 | 13.52 | 2.33 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $5,400 | 12.48 | 2.31 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,300 | 14.07 | 2.23 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $9,000 | 24.77 | 2.75 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $9,100 | 23.79 | 2.61 |
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $7,800 | 22.28 | 2.86 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $9,300 | 22.16 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $7,800 | 22.28 | 2.86 |
| John Gibson | LA | $9,000 | 24.77 | 2.75 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $9,100 | 23.79 | 2.61 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,300 | 21.42 | 2.58 |
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.