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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 | Zach Hyman |
| W | Kris Versteeg |
| W | Leon Draisaitl |
| W | James van Riemsdyk |
| D | Kris Russell |
| D | Oscar Klefbom |
| G | Cam Talbot |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 142.31 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,200 | 20.43 | 2.22 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,900 | 18.46 | 2.34 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | LA | $7,600 | 16.96 | 2.23 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,200 | 15.31 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden Point | DET | $4,400 | 11.43 | 2.60 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,200 | 15.31 | 2.47 |
| Mark Letestu | ANA | $3,800 | 9.17 | 2.41 |
| Tanner Kero | STL | $3,200 | 7.71 | 2.41 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,400 | 19.51 | 2.64 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,600 | 19.00 | 2.21 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,200 | 18.26 | 2.23 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $5,800 | 16.19 | 2.79 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,000 | 15.58 | 1.95 |
| Brandon Saad | STL | $6,300 | 15.09 | 2.39 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $6,300 | 15.05 | 2.39 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,800 | 14.62 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Hyman | OTT | $3,400 | 10.46 | 3.08 |
| Kris Versteeg | CEN | $4,100 | 12.05 | 2.94 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $5,800 | 16.19 | 2.79 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,400 | 19.51 | 2.64 |
| Mathieu Perreault | PIT | $4,500 | 11.89 | 2.64 |
| Andre Burakovsky | DAL | $4,000 | 10.50 | 2.63 |
| Ryan Hartman | STL | $4,400 | 11.03 | 2.51 |
| Anton Slepyshev | ANA | $3,200 | 7.84 | 2.45 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,300 | 13.79 | 2.19 |
| Oscar Klefbom | ANA | $5,100 | 12.84 | 2.52 |
| Brent Seabrook | STL | $5,000 | 12.59 | 2.52 |
| Duncan Keith | STL | $5,800 | 11.94 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Russell | ANA | $3,600 | 11.32 | 3.14 |
| T.J. Brodie | CEN | $4,200 | 11.06 | 2.63 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $4,200 | 10.90 | 2.59 |
| Oscar Klefbom | ANA | $5,100 | 12.84 | 2.52 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $8,300 | 21.05 | 2.54 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,500 | 19.96 | 2.35 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,300 | 19.14 | 2.31 |
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $8,000 | 18.84 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $8,300 | 21.05 | 2.54 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,500 | 19.96 | 2.35 |
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $8,000 | 18.84 | 2.35 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,300 | 19.14 | 2.31 |
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.