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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 | Sidney Crosby |
| C | Nathan MacKinnon |
| W | Kevin Fiala |
| W | Carl Hagelin |
| W | Patric Hornqvist |
| W | Austin Watson |
| D | Ryan Ellis |
| D | Roman Josi |
| G | Matt Murray |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 126.28 |
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 | 19.49 | 2.10 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,100 | 18.70 | 2.31 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $9,100 | 12.03 | 1.32 |
| Ryan Johansen | CGY | $6,200 | 11.69 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,100 | 18.70 | 2.31 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,300 | 19.49 | 2.10 |
| Nolan Patrick | NYR | $4,600 | 9.09 | 1.98 |
| Derick Brassard | MTL | $4,800 | 9.35 | 1.95 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,900 | 16.23 | 2.05 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,500 | 14.87 | 1.98 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,500 | 14.52 | 2.23 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,400 | 14.52 | 2.27 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,100 | 13.92 | 1.72 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $5,900 | 13.05 | 2.21 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $6,200 | 13.00 | 2.10 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $6,600 | 12.88 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Fiala | CGY | $3,800 | 9.37 | 2.47 |
| Austin Watson | CGY | $3,600 | 8.40 | 2.33 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,400 | 14.52 | 2.27 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,500 | 14.52 | 2.23 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $5,900 | 13.05 | 2.21 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $6,200 | 13.00 | 2.10 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $5,800 | 12.18 | 2.10 |
| Carl Hagelin | PHI | $3,900 | 8.11 | 2.08 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 14.49 | 2.34 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,200 | 12.42 | 2.00 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $4,900 | 12.41 | 2.53 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $6,000 | 11.71 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $4,900 | 12.41 | 2.53 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 14.49 | 2.34 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $5,200 | 11.61 | 2.23 |
| Mark Barberio | FLA | $3,600 | 7.95 | 2.21 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,800 | 20.97 | 2.38 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,600 | 20.79 | 2.42 |
| Michal Neuvirth | NYR | $7,500 | 13.41 | 1.79 |
| Andrew Hammond | MTL | $7,600 | 11.14 | 1.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,600 | 20.79 | 2.42 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,800 | 20.97 | 2.38 |
| Michal Neuvirth | NYR | $7,500 | 13.41 | 1.79 |
| Andrew Hammond | MTL | $7,600 | 11.14 | 1.47 |
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.