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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 | $11,500 | 19.45 | 1.69 |
| Paul Stastny | EDM | $9,200 | 11.63 | 1.26 |
| Adam Lowry | PIT | $6,500 | 4.81 | 0.74 |
| Bryan Little | PIT | $7,200 | 4.42 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $11,500 | 19.45 | 1.69 |
| Paul Stastny | EDM | $9,200 | 11.63 | 1.26 |
| Adam Lowry | PIT | $6,500 | 4.81 | 0.74 |
| Bryan Little | PIT | $7,200 | 4.42 | 0.61 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $11,100 | 18.04 | 1.63 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $9,900 | 13.00 | 1.31 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $8,600 | 12.51 | 1.45 |
| Brandon Tanev | PIT | $7,100 | 7.61 | 1.07 |
| Andrew Copp | PIT | $6,500 | 6.22 | 0.96 |
| Ryan Carpenter | ATL | $6,700 | 5.97 | 0.89 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $8,400 | 4.77 | 0.57 |
| Mathieu Perreault | PIT | $6,600 | 4.39 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $11,100 | 18.04 | 1.63 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $8,600 | 12.51 | 1.45 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $9,900 | 13.00 | 1.31 |
| Brandon Tanev | PIT | $7,100 | 7.61 | 1.07 |
| Andrew Copp | PIT | $6,500 | 6.22 | 0.96 |
| Ryan Carpenter | ATL | $6,700 | 5.97 | 0.89 |
| Mathieu Perreault | PIT | $6,600 | 4.39 | 0.67 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $8,400 | 4.77 | 0.57 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $9,800 | 16.07 | 1.64 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $8,100 | 9.98 | 1.23 |
| Tyler Myers | PIT | $7,000 | 7.79 | 1.11 |
| Josh Morrissey | PIT | $6,800 | 7.35 | 1.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $9,800 | 16.07 | 1.64 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $8,100 | 9.98 | 1.23 |
| Tyler Myers | PIT | $7,000 | 7.79 | 1.11 |
| Josh Morrissey | PIT | $6,800 | 7.35 | 1.08 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,700 | ||
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,200 | ||
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $7,500 | ||
| Louis Domingue | ARZ | $7,500 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,700 | ||
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,200 | ||
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $7,500 | ||
| Louis Domingue | ARZ | $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.