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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 | 18.11 | 1.59 |
| Ryan Johansen | CGY | $10,600 | 15.23 | 1.44 |
| Paul Stastny | EDM | $9,700 | 9.94 | 1.02 |
| Kyle Turris | MTL | $9,100 | 8.05 | 0.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $11,400 | 18.11 | 1.59 |
| Ryan Johansen | CGY | $10,600 | 15.23 | 1.44 |
| Paul Stastny | EDM | $9,700 | 9.94 | 1.02 |
| Andrew Copp | PIT | $6,500 | 6.50 | 1.00 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $12,000 | 22.03 | 1.84 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $11,000 | 17.92 | 1.63 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $11,100 | 16.11 | 1.45 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $8,400 | 13.70 | 1.63 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $10,400 | 13.03 | 1.25 |
| Brandon Tanev | PIT | $7,400 | 10.62 | 1.44 |
| Craig Smith | CGY | $8,900 | 10.58 | 1.19 |
| Austin Watson | CGY | $7,700 | 10.38 | 1.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $12,000 | 22.03 | 1.84 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $8,400 | 13.70 | 1.63 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $11,000 | 17.92 | 1.63 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $11,100 | 16.11 | 1.45 |
| Brandon Tanev | PIT | $7,400 | 10.62 | 1.44 |
| Austin Watson | CGY | $7,700 | 10.38 | 1.35 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $10,400 | 13.03 | 1.25 |
| Craig Smith | CGY | $8,900 | 10.58 | 1.19 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $10,300 | 16.75 | 1.63 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $9,700 | 13.57 | 1.40 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $9,400 | 13.54 | 1.44 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $8,300 | 12.85 | 1.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $10,300 | 16.75 | 1.63 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $8,300 | 12.85 | 1.55 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $9,400 | 13.54 | 1.44 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $9,700 | 13.57 | 1.40 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,500 | ||
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,300 | ||
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,000 | ||
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $7,500 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,500 | ||
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,300 | ||
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,000 | ||
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $7,500 |
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.