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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 | Nicklas Backstrom |
| C | Aleksander Barkov |
| W | Drew Stafford |
| W | Jaden Schwartz |
| W | Jonathan Huberdeau |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| D | Steven Santini |
| D | Jared Spurgeon |
| G | James Reimer |
| Salary | $54,200 |
| Expected Points | 141.21 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,800 | 19.30 | 2.19 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,200 | 18.93 | 2.06 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,100 | 16.53 | 1.82 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $6,500 | 16.45 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $6,500 | 16.45 | 2.53 |
| Chris Wagner | LA | $3,100 | 7.81 | 2.52 |
| Nico Hischier | COL | $5,200 | 12.88 | 2.48 |
| Andreas Athanasiou | TOR | $3,400 | 8.35 | 2.45 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,200 | 22.61 | 2.46 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,700 | 17.41 | 2.00 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,400 | 16.78 | 2.27 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,200 | 16.75 | 2.04 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,200 | 15.67 | 2.18 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $6,600 | 15.30 | 2.32 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,100 | 14.91 | 2.44 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $5,700 | 14.73 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Stafford | COL | $3,800 | 10.83 | 2.85 |
| Mark Letestu | ANA | $3,700 | 9.92 | 2.68 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $5,700 | 14.73 | 2.58 |
| Jordan Weal | NYR | $3,300 | 8.49 | 2.57 |
| Yanni Gourde | DET | $3,400 | 8.50 | 2.50 |
| Tyler Ennis | NSH | $3,500 | 8.64 | 2.47 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,200 | 22.61 | 2.46 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,100 | 14.91 | 2.44 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 16.24 | 2.25 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,300 | 16.17 | 2.57 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,700 | 14.40 | 2.15 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,600 | 13.99 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Santini | COL | $3,500 | 9.92 | 2.83 |
| Jared Spurgeon | NSH | $4,500 | 12.69 | 2.82 |
| Ryan Suter | NSH | $4,900 | 12.90 | 2.63 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,300 | 16.17 | 2.57 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,500 | 22.61 | 3.01 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $9,000 | 22.06 | 2.45 |
| Cory Schneider | COL | $8,300 | 21.85 | 2.63 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $9,300 | 21.30 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,500 | 22.61 | 3.01 |
| Cory Schneider | COL | $8,300 | 21.85 | 2.63 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $9,000 | 22.06 | 2.45 |
| Robin Lehner | BUF | $7,500 | 18.23 | 2.43 |
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.