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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 | Phillip Danault |
| C | Auston Matthews |
| W | Max Pacioretty |
| W | Mike Hoffman |
| W | Evander Kane |
| W | Brendan Gallagher |
| D | Nathan Beaulieu |
| D | Roman Polak |
| G | Frederik Andersen |
| Salary | $51,900 |
| Expected Points | 137.43 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,200 | 17.98 | 2.50 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,700 | 15.85 | 2.06 |
| Henrik Zetterberg | DET | $6,100 | 12.93 | 2.12 |
| Phillip Danault | MTL | $4,200 | 11.77 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Danault | MTL | $4,200 | 11.77 | 2.80 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,200 | 17.98 | 2.50 |
| Henrik Zetterberg | DET | $6,100 | 12.93 | 2.12 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,700 | 15.85 | 2.06 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Hoffman | OTT | $6,700 | 15.50 | 2.31 |
| Max Pacioretty | MTL | $7,500 | 15.11 | 2.01 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $5,800 | 14.26 | 2.46 |
| Brendan Gallagher | MTL | $5,300 | 13.54 | 2.56 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $6,300 | 13.13 | 2.08 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | FLA | $5,100 | 12.16 | 2.38 |
| Mark Stone | OTT | $5,300 | 11.83 | 2.23 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | FLA | $6,400 | 11.71 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Byron | MTL | $4,200 | 10.94 | 2.60 |
| Brendan Gallagher | MTL | $5,300 | 13.54 | 2.56 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $5,800 | 14.26 | 2.46 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | FLA | $5,100 | 12.16 | 2.38 |
| Matt Moulson | BUF | $3,600 | 8.48 | 2.36 |
| Mike Hoffman | OTT | $6,700 | 15.50 | 2.31 |
| Mark Stone | OTT | $5,300 | 11.83 | 2.23 |
| Colton Sceviour | FLA | $3,300 | 7.32 | 2.22 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Markov | MTL | $4,900 | 10.96 | 2.24 |
| Keith Yandle | FLA | $4,400 | 10.90 | 2.48 |
| Nathan Beaulieu | MTL | $3,600 | 10.53 | 2.92 |
| Mike Green | DET | $4,700 | 9.57 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Beaulieu | MTL | $3,600 | 10.53 | 2.92 |
| Roman Polak | TOR | $3,100 | 8.21 | 2.65 |
| Keith Yandle | FLA | $4,400 | 10.90 | 2.48 |
| Jason Demers | FLA | $3,400 | 8.19 | 2.41 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | TOR | $8,500 | 30.53 | 3.59 |
| Robin Lehner | BUF | $8,100 | 21.48 | 2.65 |
| Petr Mrazek | DET | $7,600 | 18.29 | 2.41 |
| Craig Anderson | OTT | $8,400 | 15.04 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | TOR | $8,500 | 30.53 | 3.59 |
| Robin Lehner | BUF | $8,100 | 21.48 | 2.65 |
| Petr Mrazek | DET | $7,600 | 18.29 | 2.41 |
| Craig Anderson | OTT | $8,400 | 15.04 | 1.79 |
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.