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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 | Connor McDavid |
| C | Filip Chytil |
| W | Viktor Arvidsson |
| W | Taylor Hall |
| W | Ty Rattie |
| W | Kyle Connor |
| D | Justin Faulk |
| D | Ryan Ellis |
| G | Antti Raanta |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 136.96 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,300 | 20.32 | 2.18 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,900 | 19.86 | 2.23 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,000 | 19.12 | 2.12 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,200 | 17.99 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Chytil | NYI | $3,300 | 7.66 | 2.32 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,900 | 19.86 | 2.23 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,200 | 17.99 | 2.19 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,300 | 20.32 | 2.18 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hall | COL | $8,300 | 20.30 | 2.45 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $7,000 | 17.72 | 2.53 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,800 | 17.18 | 2.20 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,200 | 16.15 | 2.24 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,800 | 15.67 | 2.01 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,700 | 15.64 | 2.03 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $6,300 | 14.93 | 2.37 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,800 | 14.73 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $7,000 | 17.72 | 2.53 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,000 | 12.52 | 2.50 |
| Michael Cammalleri | VAN | $3,200 | 7.84 | 2.45 |
| Ty Rattie | ANA | $3,900 | 9.56 | 2.45 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $8,300 | 20.30 | 2.45 |
| Carl Hagelin | PHI | $3,600 | 8.63 | 2.40 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $6,300 | 14.93 | 2.37 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $5,700 | 13.16 | 2.31 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 14.93 | 2.41 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,300 | 14.63 | 2.00 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $5,700 | 14.29 | 2.51 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,800 | 13.50 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Faulk | WSH | $4,700 | 12.01 | 2.55 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $5,700 | 14.29 | 2.51 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $5,100 | 12.75 | 2.50 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 14.93 | 2.41 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $9,000 | 25.11 | 2.79 |
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $8,100 | 22.93 | 2.83 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,300 | 22.84 | 2.75 |
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $7,700 | 22.58 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $7,700 | 22.58 | 2.93 |
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $8,100 | 22.93 | 2.83 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $9,000 | 25.11 | 2.79 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,300 | 22.84 | 2.75 |
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.