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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 | Mark Scheifele |
| C | Sebastian Aho |
| W | Warren Foegele |
| W | Max Comtois |
| W | Vladimir Tarasenko |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| D | Alex Pietrangelo |
| D | Jaccob Slavin |
| G | Chad Johnson |
| Salary | $53,400 |
| Expected Points | 140.76 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $6,400 | 18.33 | 2.86 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,500 | 17.92 | 2.39 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $6,400 | 15.65 | 2.45 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $5,900 | 15.11 | 2.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $6,400 | 18.33 | 2.86 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $5,900 | 15.11 | 2.56 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $6,400 | 15.65 | 2.45 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,500 | 17.92 | 2.39 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hall | COL | $12,500 | 22.90 | 1.83 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $11,000 | 18.79 | 1.71 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $10,500 | 18.32 | 1.74 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,300 | 17.99 | 2.46 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,500 | 17.41 | 2.32 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $12,000 | 14.81 | 1.23 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $8,000 | 14.40 | 1.80 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,400 | 14.03 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Foegele | WSH | $3,700 | 13.93 | 3.76 |
| Max Comtois | LA | $3,400 | 11.63 | 3.42 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | LA | $3,000 | 9.23 | 3.08 |
| Brandon Tanev | PIT | $3,600 | 10.40 | 2.89 |
| Andrew Cogliano | LA | $3,700 | 9.55 | 2.58 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $5,100 | 12.96 | 2.54 |
| Micheal Ferland | WSH | $4,600 | 11.41 | 2.48 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,300 | 17.99 | 2.46 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $10,000 | 16.27 | 1.63 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $9,500 | 14.48 | 1.52 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,700 | 12.98 | 2.28 |
| Jaccob Slavin | WSH | $4,400 | 11.43 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Pesce | WSH | $3,600 | 9.85 | 2.74 |
| Jaccob Slavin | WSH | $4,400 | 11.43 | 2.60 |
| Justin Faulk | WSH | $4,800 | 11.41 | 2.38 |
| Hampus Lindholm | LA | $4,400 | 10.41 | 2.37 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Johnson | EDM | $7,500 | 19.14 | 2.55 |
| Ryan Miller | LA | $7,800 | 17.09 | 2.19 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $7,400 | 7.65 | 1.03 |
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $7,200 | 5.00 | 0.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Johnson | EDM | $7,500 | 19.14 | 2.55 |
| Ryan Miller | LA | $7,800 | 17.09 | 2.19 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $7,400 | 7.65 | 1.03 |
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $7,200 | 5.00 | 0.69 |
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.