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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 | Sean Couturier |
| C | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| W | Max Comtois |
| W | T.J. Oshie |
| W | Ryan Dzingel |
| W | Jonathan Marchessault |
| D | Thomas Chabot |
| D | John Carlson |
| G | John Gibson |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 156.61 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,300 | 22.68 | 3.11 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,900 | 18.48 | 2.68 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $6,700 | 16.18 | 2.41 |
| Matt Duchene | MTL | $5,600 | 15.53 | 2.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,300 | 22.68 | 3.11 |
| Matt Duchene | MTL | $5,600 | 15.53 | 2.77 |
| Lars Eller | DAL | $4,000 | 11.05 | 2.76 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,900 | 18.48 | 2.68 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 22.87 | 2.60 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $6,200 | 18.66 | 3.01 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,500 | 18.06 | 2.41 |
| Ryan Dzingel | MTL | $4,800 | 13.67 | 2.85 |
| Jakob Silfverberg | LA | $5,600 | 13.58 | 2.43 |
| Wayne Simmonds | NYR | $5,500 | 13.43 | 2.44 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $7,000 | 13.18 | 1.88 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $6,900 | 12.51 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Comtois | LA | $3,300 | 10.49 | 3.18 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $6,200 | 18.66 | 3.01 |
| Ryan Dzingel | MTL | $4,800 | 13.67 | 2.85 |
| Brett Connolly | DAL | $3,700 | 10.15 | 2.74 |
| Mikkel Boedker | MTL | $3,600 | 9.86 | 2.74 |
| Andrew Cogliano | LA | $3,800 | 10.21 | 2.69 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 22.87 | 2.60 |
| Richard Panik | ARZ | $4,400 | 11.21 | 2.55 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,400 | 16.54 | 2.58 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $6,400 | 15.01 | 2.35 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $4,300 | 13.46 | 3.13 |
| Ivan Provorov | NYR | $5,000 | 11.02 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $4,300 | 13.46 | 3.13 |
| Maxime Lajoie | MTL | $3,800 | 10.27 | 2.70 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,400 | 16.54 | 2.58 |
| Brandon Montour | LA | $4,100 | 9.63 | 2.35 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $9,100 | 23.57 | 2.59 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,300 | 23.06 | 2.78 |
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $7,700 | 18.67 | 2.42 |
| Craig Anderson | MTL | $7,400 | 9.91 | 1.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $8,300 | 23.06 | 2.78 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $9,100 | 23.57 | 2.59 |
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $7,700 | 18.67 | 2.42 |
| Craig Anderson | MTL | $7,400 | 9.91 | 1.34 |
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.