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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 | Nolan Patrick |
| C | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| W | Patric Hornqvist |
| W | Oliver Bjorkstrand |
| W | Kyle Connor |
| W | Cam Atkinson |
| D | Seth Jones |
| D | John Carlson |
| G | Philipp Grubauer |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 128.92 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,200 | 17.87 | 1.94 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,800 | 17.10 | 2.19 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $9,000 | 16.79 | 1.87 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $7,600 | 14.75 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,800 | 17.10 | 2.19 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $6,600 | 14.00 | 2.12 |
| Nolan Patrick | NYR | $4,700 | 9.94 | 2.11 |
| Lars Eller | DAL | $3,700 | 7.37 | 1.99 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,700 | 16.97 | 2.20 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,600 | 16.87 | 1.96 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,800 | 16.72 | 2.14 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,500 | 16.03 | 2.47 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,700 | 15.48 | 2.31 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,200 | 14.82 | 2.06 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $8,000 | 14.79 | 1.85 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,000 | 13.99 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,500 | 16.03 | 2.47 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,700 | 15.48 | 2.31 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,300 | 11.88 | 2.24 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $3,700 | 8.17 | 2.21 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,700 | 16.97 | 2.20 |
| Boone Jenner | TB | $4,400 | 9.67 | 2.20 |
| Michael Raffl | NYR | $3,100 | 6.77 | 2.18 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,800 | 16.72 | 2.14 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,100 | 14.80 | 2.43 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,800 | 14.35 | 2.47 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $6,200 | 13.38 | 2.16 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $6,100 | 12.96 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,800 | 14.35 | 2.47 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,100 | 14.80 | 2.43 |
| Matt Dumba | NSH | $4,600 | 10.50 | 2.28 |
| Ivan Provorov | NYR | $5,400 | 12.24 | 2.27 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,700 | 22.21 | 2.55 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,700 | 21.37 | 2.46 |
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $8,200 | 21.17 | 2.58 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,700 | 19.37 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $8,200 | 21.17 | 2.58 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,700 | 22.21 | 2.55 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,700 | 21.37 | 2.46 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,200 | 19.36 | 2.36 |
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.