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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 | Derick Brassard |
| C | Sidney Crosby |
| W | Patric Hornqvist |
| W | Kyle Connor |
| W | Reilly Smith |
| W | Brandon Tanev |
| D | Jacob Trouba |
| D | Dustin Byfuglien |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 129.69 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,300 | 20.14 | 2.17 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $9,200 | 18.78 | 2.04 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,800 | 14.85 | 1.90 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $7,600 | 14.59 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,300 | 20.14 | 2.17 |
| Derick Brassard | MTL | $5,000 | 10.82 | 2.16 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $9,200 | 18.78 | 2.04 |
| Jeff Carter | VAN | $6,600 | 13.16 | 1.99 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,300 | 16.81 | 2.30 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,500 | 16.25 | 2.50 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,800 | 16.21 | 2.08 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,000 | 15.60 | 1.95 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,900 | 15.20 | 1.92 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,300 | 12.96 | 2.45 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $5,900 | 12.13 | 2.06 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $5,600 | 12.13 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,500 | 16.25 | 2.50 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,300 | 12.96 | 2.45 |
| Carl Hagelin | PHI | $4,000 | 9.37 | 2.34 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,300 | 16.81 | 2.30 |
| Brandon Tanev | PIT | $3,200 | 7.33 | 2.29 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $5,600 | 12.13 | 2.17 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,800 | 16.21 | 2.08 |
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $4,500 | 9.30 | 2.07 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $6,100 | 13.69 | 2.24 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,300 | 12.90 | 2.05 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $6,200 | 12.72 | 2.05 |
| Ivan Provorov | NYR | $5,500 | 11.36 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $6,100 | 13.69 | 2.24 |
| Matt Dumba | NSH | $4,800 | 10.32 | 2.15 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $5,200 | 11.08 | 2.13 |
| Ivan Provorov | NYR | $5,500 | 11.36 | 2.07 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,700 | 23.75 | 2.73 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,400 | 21.56 | 2.57 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,700 | 17.67 | 2.03 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,200 | 16.24 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,700 | 23.75 | 2.73 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,400 | 21.56 | 2.57 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,700 | 17.67 | 2.03 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,200 | 16.24 | 1.98 |
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.