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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 | Lars Eller |
| C | Sidney Crosby |
| W | Patric Hornqvist |
| W | Kyle Connor |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| W | Bryan Rust |
| D | Jacob Trouba |
| D | Roman Josi |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 133.28 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,000 | 20.62 | 2.29 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,400 | 17.51 | 2.08 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,700 | 15.44 | 2.01 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,100 | 15.03 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,000 | 20.62 | 2.29 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,100 | 15.03 | 2.12 |
| Lars Eller | DAL | $3,700 | 7.81 | 2.11 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,400 | 17.51 | 2.08 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,900 | 19.37 | 2.18 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,500 | 17.54 | 2.34 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,500 | 17.40 | 2.68 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $8,200 | 16.77 | 2.05 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $7,100 | 14.88 | 2.10 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,500 | 13.74 | 2.11 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,400 | 13.40 | 1.81 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,300 | 13.03 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,500 | 17.40 | 2.68 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $4,700 | 12.10 | 2.57 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,500 | 17.54 | 2.34 |
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $3,700 | 8.55 | 2.31 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,900 | 19.37 | 2.18 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $5,200 | 11.21 | 2.15 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,500 | 13.74 | 2.11 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $7,100 | 14.88 | 2.10 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $6,600 | 14.64 | 2.22 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,400 | 13.67 | 2.14 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,100 | 13.67 | 2.24 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,500 | 13.03 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,900 | 11.84 | 2.42 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,500 | 13.03 | 2.37 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $5,100 | 12.07 | 2.37 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,100 | 13.67 | 2.24 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,000 | 22.56 | 2.82 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,400 | 19.12 | 2.28 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,300 | 18.48 | 2.23 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,600 | 16.82 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,000 | 22.56 | 2.82 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,400 | 19.12 | 2.28 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,300 | 18.48 | 2.23 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,600 | 16.82 | 1.96 |
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.