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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 | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| C | Lars Eller |
| W | Patric Hornqvist |
| W | Reilly Smith |
| W | Tom Wilson |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| D | John Carlson |
| D | Brian Dumoulin |
| G | Marc-Andre Fleury |
| Salary | $54,700 |
| Expected Points | 131.8 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,100 | 18.70 | 2.05 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,700 | 16.66 | 2.16 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $6,800 | 14.53 | 2.14 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $7,300 | 12.86 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lars Eller | DAL | $3,700 | 8.30 | 2.24 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,700 | 16.66 | 2.16 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $6,800 | 14.53 | 2.14 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,100 | 18.70 | 2.05 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,600 | 20.42 | 2.37 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,300 | 16.12 | 2.56 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $7,000 | 14.36 | 2.05 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,900 | 14.18 | 1.79 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,600 | 12.99 | 1.97 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $5,600 | 12.27 | 2.19 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $5,300 | 10.55 | 1.99 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $4,000 | 8.81 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,300 | 16.12 | 2.56 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,600 | 20.42 | 2.37 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $4,000 | 8.81 | 2.20 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $5,600 | 12.27 | 2.19 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $7,000 | 14.36 | 2.05 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $5,300 | 10.55 | 1.99 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,600 | 12.99 | 1.97 |
| Conor Sheary | PHI | $4,200 | 8.12 | 1.93 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,400 | 15.79 | 2.47 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,300 | 14.58 | 2.00 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,200 | 12.98 | 2.09 |
| Justin Schultz | PHI | $4,700 | 8.54 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,400 | 15.79 | 2.47 |
| Brian Dumoulin | PHI | $3,600 | 7.58 | 2.11 |
| Matt Niskanen | DAL | $4,000 | 8.41 | 2.10 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,200 | 12.98 | 2.09 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,400 | 19.31 | 2.30 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,300 | 19.08 | 2.30 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,100 | 18.22 | 2.25 |
| Tristan Jarry | PHI | $7,500 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,400 | 19.31 | 2.30 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,300 | 19.08 | 2.30 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,100 | 18.22 | 2.25 |
| Tristan Jarry | PHI | $7,500 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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.