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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $10,900 | 18.99 | 1.74 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $10,200 | 15.44 | 1.51 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $11,300 | 15.05 | 1.33 |
| Lars Eller | DAL | $7,900 | 8.90 | 1.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $10,900 | 18.99 | 1.74 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $10,200 | 15.44 | 1.51 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $11,300 | 15.05 | 1.33 |
| Lars Eller | DAL | $7,900 | 8.90 | 1.13 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $11,800 | 19.07 | 1.62 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $11,600 | 17.30 | 1.49 |
| J.T. Miller | NYI | $9,800 | 12.46 | 1.27 |
| Ondrej Palat | DET | $9,300 | 12.18 | 1.31 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $9,400 | 12.15 | 1.29 |
| Yanni Gourde | DET | $8,300 | 11.44 | 1.38 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $8,200 | 11.27 | 1.37 |
| Tyler Johnson | DET | $9,000 | 9.65 | 1.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $11,800 | 19.07 | 1.62 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $11,600 | 17.30 | 1.49 |
| Yanni Gourde | DET | $8,300 | 11.44 | 1.38 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $8,200 | 11.27 | 1.37 |
| Ondrej Palat | DET | $9,300 | 12.18 | 1.31 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $9,400 | 12.15 | 1.29 |
| J.T. Miller | NYI | $9,800 | 12.46 | 1.27 |
| Alex Killorn | DET | $7,700 | 9.36 | 1.22 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $9,600 | 15.25 | 1.59 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $10,100 | 15.20 | 1.50 |
| Ryan McDonagh | NYI | $8,200 | 8.71 | 1.06 |
| Matt Niskanen | DAL | $8,000 | 8.51 | 1.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $9,600 | 15.25 | 1.59 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $10,100 | 15.20 | 1.50 |
| Dmitry Orlov | DAL | $7,600 | 8.29 | 1.09 |
| Ryan McDonagh | NYI | $8,200 | 8.71 | 1.06 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,200 | ||
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,000 | ||
| Steve Mason | PIT | $7,500 | ||
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $7,500 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,200 | ||
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,000 | ||
| Steve Mason | PIT | $7,500 | ||
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $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.