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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 | Steven Stamkos |
| C | Anthony Cirelli |
| W | Reilly Smith |
| W | Jared McCann |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Mark Stone |
| D | Ryan McDonagh |
| D | Shea Theodore |
| G | Matt Murray |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 132.33 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,800 | 17.57 | 2.25 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,200 | 15.19 | 1.85 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,700 | 14.60 | 2.18 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,400 | 14.13 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Cirelli | DET | $4,100 | 10.29 | 2.51 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,800 | 17.57 | 2.25 |
| Nick Bjugstad | PHI | $4,200 | 9.34 | 2.22 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,700 | 14.60 | 2.18 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,600 | 19.54 | 2.27 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,000 | 15.75 | 1.97 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $7,400 | 14.18 | 1.92 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,600 | 14.06 | 1.85 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $6,400 | 13.90 | 2.17 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,600 | 13.18 | 2.35 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $7,500 | 12.87 | 1.72 |
| David Perron | EDM | $6,200 | 12.85 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared McCann | PHI | $3,800 | 9.59 | 2.52 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,600 | 13.18 | 2.35 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $5,100 | 11.88 | 2.33 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,600 | 19.54 | 2.27 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $6,400 | 13.90 | 2.17 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $5,400 | 11.38 | 2.11 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $4,900 | 10.33 | 2.11 |
| David Perron | EDM | $6,200 | 12.85 | 2.07 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,400 | 15.10 | 2.04 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,800 | 14.40 | 2.12 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,600 | 13.57 | 2.06 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $5,400 | 12.64 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McDonagh | DET | $4,600 | 11.98 | 2.60 |
| David Savard | TB | $3,900 | 9.44 | 2.42 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $5,400 | 12.64 | 2.34 |
| Erik Cernak | DET | $3,900 | 9.06 | 2.32 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Murray | PHI | $7,900 | 21.47 | 2.72 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,500 | 20.00 | 2.35 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,700 | 19.50 | 2.24 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $8,800 | 18.97 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Murray | PHI | $7,900 | 21.47 | 2.72 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,500 | 20.00 | 2.35 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,700 | 19.50 | 2.24 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,300 | 18.12 | 2.18 |
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.