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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 | Connor McDavid |
| C | Auston Matthews |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| W | Lee Stempniak |
| W | Ondrej Palat |
| W | Jonathan Marchessault |
| D | Michael Del Zotto |
| D | Andrej Sekera |
| G | Jonathan Bernier |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 151.77 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | PAC | $9,000 | 19.86 | 2.16 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,000 | 16.86 | 2.38 |
| Eric Staal | MIN | $6,100 | 14.67 | 2.29 |
| John Tavares | NYI | $8,100 | 13.95 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Moore | BOS | $3,100 | 10.10 | 3.06 |
| Brayden Point | TB | $4,300 | 11.76 | 2.73 |
| Elias Lindholm | CAR | $5,400 | 13.64 | 2.44 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,000 | 16.86 | 2.38 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,900 | 16.37 | 2.41 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $7,200 | 16.02 | 2.19 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,700 | 15.77 | 2.05 |
| Jeff Skinner | CAR | $7,000 | 15.71 | 2.28 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $6,500 | 15.40 | 2.37 |
| Blake Wheeler | WPG | $7,300 | 15.39 | 2.05 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | FLA | $5,400 | 15.11 | 2.80 |
| Ondrej Palat | TB | $5,800 | 14.82 | 2.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ales Hemsky | DAL | $3,400 | 10.63 | 3.04 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | FLA | $5,400 | 15.11 | 2.80 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | MTL | $3,600 | 9.80 | 2.72 |
| Lee Stempniak | CAR | $4,200 | 11.23 | 2.67 |
| Riley Nash | BOS | $3,400 | 9.25 | 2.64 |
| Dale Weise | PHI | $3,300 | 8.67 | 2.63 |
| Ondrej Palat | TB | $5,800 | 14.82 | 2.56 |
| Andrew Shaw | MTL | $3,600 | 8.59 | 2.45 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | TB | $6,700 | 15.77 | 2.35 |
| Ryan Ellis | NSH | $4,900 | 14.81 | 2.90 |
| Andrej Sekera | EDM | $4,600 | 14.16 | 3.08 |
| Roman Josi | NSH | $6,600 | 13.44 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Del Zotto | PHI | $3,300 | 10.30 | 3.12 |
| Kris Russell | EDM | $3,300 | 10.24 | 3.10 |
| Andrej Sekera | EDM | $4,600 | 14.16 | 3.08 |
| Ryan Ellis | NSH | $4,900 | 14.81 | 2.90 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Bernier | ANA | $8,700 | 33.06 | 3.80 |
| Cam Talbot | EDM | $8,400 | 28.06 | 3.34 |
| Carey Price | MTL | $9,300 | 27.49 | 2.99 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | TB | $8,200 | 27.28 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Bernier | ANA | $8,700 | 33.06 | 3.80 |
| Cam Talbot | EDM | $8,400 | 28.06 | 3.34 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | TB | $8,200 | 27.28 | 3.29 |
| Carey Price | MTL | $9,300 | 27.49 | 2.99 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. 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.