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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 | John Tavares |
| W | Richard Panik |
| W | Frank Vatrano |
| W | Zach Parise |
| W | Kyle Palmieri |
| D | Kris Letang |
| D | Morgan Rielly |
| G | Mikko Koskinen |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 135.44 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,200 | 19.25 | 2.09 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $8,300 | 18.92 | 2.28 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,400 | 16.94 | 2.02 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,000 | 16.59 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Cizikas | NJ | $3,500 | 8.53 | 2.44 |
| Jared McCann | CHI | $3,300 | 7.94 | 2.40 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $6,300 | 14.40 | 2.29 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $8,300 | 18.92 | 2.28 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,700 | 17.85 | 2.05 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,500 | 16.60 | 2.21 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,400 | 15.98 | 2.16 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $6,300 | 15.92 | 2.53 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $6,500 | 15.53 | 2.39 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | CHI | $6,700 | 15.40 | 2.30 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $7,300 | 15.28 | 2.09 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,600 | 15.03 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Panik | ARZ | $3,300 | 9.16 | 2.77 |
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $3,200 | 8.77 | 2.74 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $6,300 | 15.92 | 2.53 |
| Joonas Donskoi | ATL | $3,800 | 9.36 | 2.46 |
| Andrew Ladd | NJ | $3,300 | 7.94 | 2.40 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $6,500 | 15.53 | 2.39 |
| Jason Zucker | NSH | $5,100 | 12.15 | 2.38 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $5,500 | 13.06 | 2.37 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,100 | 14.87 | 2.44 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,600 | 14.64 | 2.22 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,200 | 14.42 | 2.33 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 14.41 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,100 | 14.87 | 2.44 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,200 | 14.42 | 2.33 |
| Jeff Petry | CAR | $4,400 | 10.26 | 2.33 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | BUF | $4,600 | 10.45 | 2.27 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Koskinen | ANA | $7,600 | 22.27 | 2.93 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,700 | 21.15 | 2.43 |
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $7,800 | 20.94 | 2.68 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,900 | 20.51 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Koskinen | ANA | $7,600 | 22.27 | 2.93 |
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $7,800 | 20.94 | 2.68 |
| Casey DeSmith | PHI | $8,100 | 20.08 | 2.48 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,700 | 21.15 | 2.43 |
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.