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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 | Tyler Seguin |
| C | Colin White |
| W | Patric Hornqvist |
| W | Sam Reinhart |
| W | Filip Forsberg |
| W | Jake Guentzel |
| D | Ryan Pulock |
| D | Alexander Edler |
| G | John Gibson |
| Salary | $54,700 |
| Expected Points | 163.62 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,800 | 24.16 | 2.75 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,500 | 22.69 | 2.67 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $13,000 | 22.41 | 1.72 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,900 | 21.74 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $5,800 | 16.55 | 2.85 |
| Colin White | MTL | $3,500 | 9.77 | 2.79 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,800 | 24.16 | 2.75 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,900 | 21.74 | 2.75 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hall | COL | $12,000 | 23.57 | 1.96 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,800 | 23.09 | 2.96 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,900 | 20.91 | 3.03 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,300 | 19.98 | 3.17 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $8,000 | 19.84 | 2.48 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,500 | 18.16 | 2.42 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | ANA | $11,000 | 17.32 | 1.57 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,400 | 17.01 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,300 | 19.98 | 3.17 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,900 | 20.91 | 3.03 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,800 | 23.09 | 2.96 |
| Sam Reinhart | BUF | $5,000 | 14.72 | 2.94 |
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $3,000 | 8.62 | 2.87 |
| Patrick Marleau | OTT | $5,800 | 16.28 | 2.81 |
| Max Comtois | LA | $3,000 | 8.40 | 2.80 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | CAR | $3,000 | 8.40 | 2.80 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,500 | 16.92 | 2.60 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,800 | 16.19 | 2.79 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $6,300 | 15.11 | 2.40 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $6,100 | 14.29 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Pulock | NJ | $4,000 | 13.93 | 3.48 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,800 | 16.19 | 2.79 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $5,000 | 13.75 | 2.75 |
| Justin Schultz | PHI | $4,800 | 12.84 | 2.68 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $8,300 | 25.73 | 3.10 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,400 | 25.60 | 3.05 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,400 | 23.39 | 2.78 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,900 | 23.27 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $8,300 | 25.73 | 3.10 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,400 | 25.60 | 3.05 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $7,800 | 23.18 | 2.97 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,900 | 23.27 | 2.95 |
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.