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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 | Tomas Hertl |
| C | Sean Couturier |
| W | Kevin Labanc |
| W | Timo Meier |
| W | Bryan Rust |
| W | Evander Kane |
| D | Brent Burns |
| D | Travis Sanheim |
| G | Pheonix Copley |
| Salary | $54,700 |
| Expected Points | 144.8 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,300 | 19.29 | 3.06 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $7,000 | 17.43 | 2.49 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,500 | 16.75 | 1.97 |
| Elias Pettersson | WPG | $6,700 | 15.84 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,300 | 19.29 | 3.06 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $7,000 | 17.43 | 2.49 |
| Bo Horvat | WPG | $5,500 | 13.72 | 2.49 |
| Elias Pettersson | WPG | $6,700 | 15.84 | 2.36 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evander Kane | ATL | $7,700 | 20.33 | 2.64 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,700 | 18.75 | 2.16 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $7,200 | 15.63 | 2.17 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $7,300 | 15.50 | 2.12 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $6,800 | 14.50 | 2.13 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $7,500 | 14.31 | 1.91 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,300 | 13.61 | 2.57 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,400 | 12.52 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evander Kane | ATL | $7,700 | 20.33 | 2.64 |
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $4,600 | 12.00 | 2.61 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,300 | 13.61 | 2.57 |
| Kevin Labanc | ATL | $4,000 | 9.81 | 2.45 |
| Nikolay Goldobin | WPG | $3,100 | 7.20 | 2.32 |
| Jakub Vrana | DAL | $4,500 | 10.16 | 2.26 |
| Travis Konecny | NYR | $5,200 | 11.70 | 2.25 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $4,800 | 10.50 | 2.19 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,800 | 21.90 | 2.81 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $7,200 | 15.51 | 2.15 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,500 | 13.90 | 2.14 |
| Travis Sanheim | NYR | $4,300 | 10.33 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,800 | 21.90 | 2.81 |
| Travis Sanheim | NYR | $4,300 | 10.33 | 2.40 |
| Michal Kempny | DAL | $3,700 | 8.70 | 2.35 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $7,200 | 15.51 | 2.15 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pheonix Copley | DAL | $7,700 | 20.10 | 2.61 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,600 | 18.33 | 2.13 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,300 | 17.77 | 2.14 |
| Carter Hart | NYR | $8,800 | 17.64 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pheonix Copley | DAL | $7,700 | 20.10 | 2.61 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,300 | 17.77 | 2.14 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,600 | 18.33 | 2.13 |
| Carter Hart | NYR | $8,800 | 17.64 | 2.00 |
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.