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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 | Riley Sheahan |
| C | Evgeni Malkin |
| W | Patric Hornqvist |
| W | Carl Hagelin |
| W | Phil Kessel |
| W | Andrew Cogliano |
| D | Alex Pietrangelo |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| G | Ryan Miller |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 130.04 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,900 | 20.08 | 2.26 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,000 | 19.20 | 2.13 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,500 | 16.32 | 1.92 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,600 | 15.06 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,900 | 20.08 | 2.26 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,000 | 19.20 | 2.13 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $6,300 | 13.01 | 2.06 |
| Matt Duchene | FLA | $6,200 | 12.57 | 2.03 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,600 | 18.63 | 2.17 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,700 | 16.70 | 2.17 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,600 | 16.57 | 2.18 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,400 | 16.54 | 2.58 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,100 | 14.90 | 1.84 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,800 | 14.14 | 1.81 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $7,100 | 13.50 | 1.90 |
| Mike Hoffman | MTL | $6,500 | 12.58 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,400 | 16.54 | 2.58 |
| Carl Hagelin | PHI | $3,600 | 9.08 | 2.52 |
| Andrew Cogliano | LA | $4,000 | 9.62 | 2.40 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,600 | 16.57 | 2.18 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,600 | 18.63 | 2.17 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,700 | 16.70 | 2.17 |
| Sam Reinhart | BUF | $5,600 | 11.61 | 2.07 |
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $4,700 | 9.63 | 2.05 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,900 | 16.46 | 2.39 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,700 | 13.72 | 2.41 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,200 | 13.33 | 2.15 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $5,600 | 10.68 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,700 | 13.72 | 2.41 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,900 | 16.46 | 2.39 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,200 | 13.33 | 2.15 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $4,600 | 9.86 | 2.14 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Miller | LA | $8,400 | 21.62 | 2.57 |
| Jean-Francois Berube | STL | $7,500 | 17.60 | 0.00 |
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $8,100 | 17.54 | 2.17 |
| Craig Anderson | MTL | $7,300 | 14.45 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Miller | LA | $8,400 | 21.62 | 2.57 |
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $8,100 | 17.54 | 2.17 |
| Craig Anderson | MTL | $7,300 | 14.45 | 1.98 |
| Chad Johnson | BUF | $8,000 | 14.32 | 1.79 |
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.