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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.
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $11,400 | 13.92 | 1.22 |
| Ryan Johansen | CGY | $10,600 | 11.70 | 1.10 |
| Kyle Turris | MTL | $9,500 | 9.70 | 1.02 |
| Nick Bonino | CGY | $7,700 | 8.27 | 1.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $11,400 | 13.92 | 1.22 |
| Ryan Johansen | CGY | $10,600 | 11.70 | 1.10 |
| Andrew Copp | PIT | $6,700 | 7.30 | 1.09 |
| Nick Bonino | CGY | $7,700 | 8.27 | 1.07 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $12,000 | 18.88 | 1.57 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $10,800 | 14.46 | 1.34 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $11,100 | 14.26 | 1.28 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $11,600 | 13.19 | 1.14 |
| Austin Watson | CGY | $7,100 | 12.68 | 1.79 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $8,900 | 12.48 | 1.40 |
| Craig Smith | CGY | $9,900 | 12.18 | 1.23 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $10,400 | 9.43 | 0.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Watson | CGY | $7,100 | 12.68 | 1.79 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $12,000 | 18.88 | 1.57 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $8,900 | 12.48 | 1.40 |
| Colton Sissons | CGY | $6,900 | 9.27 | 1.34 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $10,800 | 14.46 | 1.34 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $11,100 | 14.26 | 1.28 |
| Craig Smith | CGY | $9,900 | 12.18 | 1.23 |
| Kevin Fiala | CGY | $8,000 | 9.31 | 1.16 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $10,200 | 13.88 | 1.36 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $9,800 | 13.77 | 1.41 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $8,800 | 12.91 | 1.47 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $8,500 | 11.42 | 1.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $8,800 | 12.91 | 1.47 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $9,800 | 13.77 | 1.41 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $10,200 | 13.88 | 1.36 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $8,500 | 11.42 | 1.34 |
Goalies
Best Rating
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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.