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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 | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| C | Lars Eller |
| W | Brandon Tanev |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| W | Reilly Smith |
| W | Kyle Connor |
| D | Dustin Byfuglien |
| D | John Carlson |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Salary | $54,500 |
| Expected Points | 157.16 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,400 | 23.05 | 3.11 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,700 | 18.41 | 2.39 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $6,600 | 15.22 | 2.31 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,100 | 14.16 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,400 | 23.05 | 3.11 |
| Lars Eller | DAL | $4,100 | 12.01 | 2.93 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,700 | 18.41 | 2.39 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $6,600 | 15.22 | 2.31 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,600 | 22.01 | 2.56 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,500 | 19.78 | 2.64 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,400 | 16.87 | 2.01 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,200 | 14.02 | 1.95 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $5,600 | 13.79 | 2.46 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $4,800 | 13.11 | 2.73 |
| J.T. Miller | NYI | $6,400 | 11.80 | 1.84 |
| Ondrej Palat | DET | $5,200 | 11.50 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Tanev | PIT | $3,700 | 11.00 | 2.97 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $4,800 | 13.11 | 2.73 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,500 | 19.78 | 2.64 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $4,400 | 11.43 | 2.60 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,600 | 22.01 | 2.56 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $5,600 | 13.79 | 2.46 |
| Andrew Copp | PIT | $3,000 | 7.14 | 2.38 |
| Ondrej Palat | DET | $5,200 | 11.50 | 2.21 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $6,300 | 18.10 | 2.87 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,800 | 16.96 | 2.92 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,200 | 14.40 | 2.32 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,700 | 11.53 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,800 | 16.96 | 2.92 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $6,300 | 18.10 | 2.87 |
| Michal Kempny | STL | $3,600 | 8.93 | 2.48 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,700 | 11.53 | 2.45 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,000 | 25.97 | 3.25 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,700 | 21.10 | 2.43 |
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $7,500 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Louis Domingue | ARZ | $7,500 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,000 | 25.97 | 3.25 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,700 | 21.10 | 2.43 |
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $7,500 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Louis Domingue | ARZ | $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.