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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 | Auston Matthews |
| C | Connor McDavid |
| W | Yanni Gourde |
| W | Ondrej Palat |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| W | Jaden Schwartz |
| D | Kris Russell |
| D | Oscar Klefbom |
| G | James Reimer |
| Salary | $54,600 |
| Expected Points | 164.75 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | PAC | $9,100 | 23.33 | 2.56 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,400 | 18.14 | 2.45 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | ANA | $7,900 | 15.99 | 2.02 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,700 | 14.37 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Barbashev | STL | $3,100 | 8.58 | 2.77 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | NYI | $3,600 | 9.58 | 2.66 |
| Brayden Point | TB | $4,500 | 11.76 | 2.61 |
| Matt Cullen | PIT | $3,500 | 9.15 | 2.61 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ondrej Palat | TB | $5,900 | 20.20 | 3.42 |
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $8,100 | 19.40 | 2.39 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | STL | $8,100 | 18.94 | 2.34 |
| Jeff Skinner | CAR | $7,200 | 18.79 | 2.61 |
| Jaden Schwartz | STL | $5,900 | 16.09 | 2.73 |
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $8,600 | 15.82 | 1.84 |
| Milan Lucic | EDM | $5,300 | 15.27 | 2.88 |
| Anders Lee | NYI | $5,200 | 14.49 | 2.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yanni Gourde | TB | $3,300 | 11.72 | 3.55 |
| Ondrej Palat | TB | $5,900 | 20.20 | 3.42 |
| Brock Boeser | VAN | $3,200 | 10.84 | 3.39 |
| Sven Andrighetto | COL | $3,700 | 11.42 | 3.09 |
| Milan Lucic | EDM | $5,300 | 15.27 | 2.88 |
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $3,700 | 10.60 | 2.86 |
| Anders Lee | NYI | $5,200 | 14.49 | 2.79 |
| Jaden Schwartz | STL | $5,900 | 16.09 | 2.73 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Shattenkirk | WSH | $5,700 | 15.85 | 2.78 |
| Victor Hedman | TB | $6,500 | 14.40 | 2.22 |
| Oscar Klefbom | EDM | $4,400 | 14.28 | 3.25 |
| Kris Russell | EDM | $3,300 | 11.94 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Russell | EDM | $3,300 | 11.94 | 3.62 |
| Oscar Klefbom | EDM | $4,400 | 14.28 | 3.25 |
| Michael Del Zotto | PHI | $3,300 | 9.73 | 2.95 |
| Kevin Shattenkirk | WSH | $5,700 | 15.85 | 2.78 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | STL | $8,700 | 30.27 | 3.48 |
| James Reimer | FLA | $8,100 | 30.26 | 3.74 |
| Braden Holtby | WSH | $9,400 | 28.46 | 3.03 |
| Jonathan Bernier | ANA | $8,400 | 27.21 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Reimer | FLA | $8,100 | 30.26 | 3.74 |
| Jake Allen | STL | $8,700 | 30.27 | 3.48 |
| Anthony Stolarz | PHI | $7,400 | 24.66 | 3.33 |
| Jonathan Bernier | ANA | $8,400 | 27.21 | 3.24 |
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.