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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 | Jeff Carter |
| W | Reilly Smith |
| W | Patric Hornqvist |
| W | Kyle Connor |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| D | Dustin Byfuglien |
| D | Jacob Trouba |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 131.06 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $9,200 | 19.03 | 2.07 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,000 | 18.93 | 2.10 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $7,600 | 15.74 | 2.07 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,800 | 15.19 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Carter | VAN | $6,600 | 14.52 | 2.20 |
| Derick Brassard | MTL | $5,200 | 11.03 | 2.12 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,000 | 18.93 | 2.10 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $9,200 | 19.03 | 2.07 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,300 | 16.67 | 2.28 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,600 | 16.48 | 2.50 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $8,100 | 16.47 | 2.03 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,800 | 16.09 | 2.06 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,900 | 14.87 | 1.88 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,300 | 13.02 | 2.46 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $7,000 | 12.17 | 1.74 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $5,900 | 12.15 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,600 | 16.48 | 2.50 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,300 | 13.02 | 2.46 |
| Carl Hagelin | PHI | $3,800 | 8.90 | 2.34 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,300 | 16.67 | 2.28 |
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $4,300 | 9.30 | 2.16 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,800 | 16.09 | 2.06 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $5,900 | 12.15 | 2.06 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $8,100 | 16.47 | 2.03 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $6,100 | 13.77 | 2.26 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $6,300 | 12.78 | 2.03 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,100 | 12.68 | 2.08 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $5,700 | 12.37 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $5,200 | 12.25 | 2.35 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $6,100 | 13.77 | 2.26 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $5,700 | 12.37 | 2.17 |
| Matt Dumba | NSH | $4,900 | 10.50 | 2.14 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,700 | 23.40 | 2.69 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,100 | 20.93 | 2.58 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,900 | 17.91 | 2.01 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,400 | 16.28 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,700 | 23.40 | 2.69 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,100 | 20.93 | 2.58 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,900 | 17.91 | 2.01 |
| Brian Elliott | NYR | $7,700 | 15.39 | 2.00 |
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.