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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 | Nicklas Backstrom |
| W | Patric Hornqvist |
| W | Jakub Vrana |
| W | Viktor Arvidsson |
| W | Kyle Connor |
| D | Ryan Ellis |
| D | Roman Josi |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 129.48 |
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 | 22.10 | 2.46 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,400 | 15.93 | 1.90 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $7,000 | 15.79 | 2.26 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,600 | 15.18 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,000 | 22.10 | 2.46 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $7,000 | 15.79 | 2.26 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,800 | 15.18 | 2.23 |
| Lars Eller | DAL | $3,600 | 7.75 | 2.15 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,700 | 18.82 | 2.16 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,400 | 16.26 | 2.54 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $8,100 | 16.18 | 2.00 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,400 | 15.95 | 2.16 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $7,400 | 14.61 | 1.97 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,300 | 13.93 | 2.21 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,100 | 12.77 | 1.80 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,500 | 12.70 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,400 | 16.26 | 2.54 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $4,600 | 10.71 | 2.33 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,300 | 13.93 | 2.21 |
| Kevin Fiala | CGY | $3,900 | 8.47 | 2.17 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,700 | 18.82 | 2.16 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,400 | 15.95 | 2.16 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $5,300 | 11.28 | 2.13 |
| Austin Watson | CGY | $3,800 | 7.77 | 2.04 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,000 | 13.86 | 2.31 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $6,500 | 13.55 | 2.08 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,100 | 13.13 | 2.15 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $5,700 | 12.75 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $5,000 | 11.87 | 2.37 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,400 | 12.66 | 2.34 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,000 | 13.86 | 2.31 |
| Matt Niskanen | DAL | $3,900 | 8.95 | 2.29 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,000 | 20.14 | 2.52 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,300 | 20.01 | 2.41 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,500 | 19.57 | 2.30 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,600 | 18.26 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,000 | 20.14 | 2.52 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,300 | 20.01 | 2.41 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,500 | 19.57 | 2.30 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,600 | 18.26 | 2.12 |
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.