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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 | Brayden Point |
| C | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| W | Brandon Tanev |
| W | Kyle Connor |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| W | Reilly Smith |
| D | Dustin Byfuglien |
| D | Shea Theodore |
| G | Marc-Andre Fleury |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 151.46 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,200 | 18.88 | 2.62 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,700 | 18.40 | 2.39 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,200 | 15.73 | 1.92 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $6,600 | 15.37 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,200 | 18.88 | 2.62 |
| Lars Eller | DAL | $3,600 | 9.37 | 2.60 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,700 | 18.40 | 2.39 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $6,600 | 15.37 | 2.33 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,600 | 20.25 | 2.35 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,500 | 19.50 | 2.60 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,400 | 17.42 | 2.07 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $4,800 | 14.55 | 3.03 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,200 | 13.39 | 1.86 |
| Ondrej Palat | DET | $5,200 | 13.24 | 2.55 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $5,500 | 12.65 | 2.30 |
| J.T. Miller | NYI | $6,400 | 12.32 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Tanev | PIT | $3,700 | 11.38 | 3.08 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $4,800 | 14.55 | 3.03 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,500 | 19.50 | 2.60 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $4,400 | 11.27 | 2.56 |
| Ondrej Palat | DET | $5,200 | 13.24 | 2.55 |
| Andrew Copp | PIT | $3,000 | 7.13 | 2.38 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,600 | 20.25 | 2.35 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $5,500 | 12.65 | 2.30 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $6,300 | 17.40 | 2.76 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,200 | 14.87 | 2.40 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,900 | 14.72 | 2.49 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,700 | 11.82 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $6,300 | 17.40 | 2.76 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,700 | 11.82 | 2.51 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,900 | 14.72 | 2.49 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,200 | 14.87 | 2.40 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,000 | 24.35 | 3.04 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,200 | 16.77 | 2.05 |
| Steve Mason | PIT | $7,500 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $7,500 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,000 | 24.35 | 3.04 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,200 | 16.77 | 2.05 |
| Steve Mason | PIT | $7,500 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $7,500 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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.