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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 | Henrik Zetterberg |
| C | Auston Matthews |
| W | Dustin Brown |
| W | James van Riemsdyk |
| W | Anthony Mantha |
| W | Jaden Schwartz |
| D | Alex Pietrangelo |
| D | Morgan Rielly |
| G | Jimmy Howard |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 129.16 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,100 | 18.13 | 2.24 |
| Henrik Zetterberg | TOR | $6,800 | 14.47 | 2.13 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $6,600 | 13.65 | 2.07 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $6,400 | 12.81 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,100 | 18.13 | 2.24 |
| Henrik Zetterberg | TOR | $6,800 | 14.47 | 2.13 |
| Paul Stastny | EDM | $5,000 | 10.39 | 2.08 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $6,600 | 13.65 | 2.07 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,000 | 17.47 | 2.18 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $6,500 | 14.49 | 2.23 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $5,700 | 13.73 | 2.41 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,500 | 13.59 | 1.60 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $6,600 | 12.53 | 1.90 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $5,300 | 12.22 | 2.30 |
| Alexander Steen | EDM | $6,000 | 12.02 | 2.00 |
| Dustin Brown | VAN | $4,500 | 11.90 | 2.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Brown | VAN | $4,500 | 11.90 | 2.64 |
| Justin Abdelkader | TOR | $3,700 | 8.95 | 2.42 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $5,700 | 13.73 | 2.41 |
| Zach Hyman | OTT | $3,500 | 8.37 | 2.39 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $5,300 | 12.22 | 2.30 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $6,500 | 14.49 | 2.23 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,000 | 17.47 | 2.18 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $3,600 | 7.83 | 2.18 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,900 | 14.59 | 2.47 |
| Mike Green | TOR | $5,600 | 13.54 | 2.42 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $5,600 | 12.23 | 2.18 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $4,300 | 10.51 | 2.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,900 | 14.59 | 2.47 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $4,300 | 10.51 | 2.44 |
| Mike Green | TOR | $5,600 | 13.54 | 2.42 |
| Alec Martinez | VAN | $4,400 | 10.01 | 2.27 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $9,200 | 19.69 | 2.14 |
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $7,800 | 19.12 | 2.45 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $9,300 | 18.90 | 2.03 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $8,700 | 17.72 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $7,800 | 19.12 | 2.45 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $9,200 | 19.69 | 2.14 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $8,700 | 17.72 | 2.04 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $9,300 | 18.90 | 2.03 |
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.