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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 | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins |
| W | Kevin Fiala |
| W | Kailer Yamamoto |
| W | Leon Draisaitl |
| W | Taylor Hall |
| D | Roman Josi |
| D | Hampus Lindholm |
| G | John Gibson |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 123.28 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,300 | 18.90 | 2.03 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $6,700 | 11.03 | 1.65 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | ANA | $4,900 | 10.94 | 2.23 |
| Adam Henrique | COL | $4,400 | 9.91 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Henrique | COL | $4,400 | 9.91 | 2.25 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | ANA | $4,900 | 10.94 | 2.23 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,300 | 18.90 | 2.03 |
| Antoine Vermette | LA | $3,600 | 6.94 | 1.93 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,500 | 16.42 | 2.19 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,600 | 15.65 | 2.06 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $8,400 | 13.54 | 1.61 |
| Patrick Maroon | ANA | $6,600 | 12.20 | 1.85 |
| Milan Lucic | ANA | $5,000 | 10.02 | 2.00 |
| Jakob Silfverberg | LA | $4,500 | 9.95 | 2.21 |
| Corey Perry | LA | $6,400 | 9.57 | 1.49 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,300 | 9.57 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Fiala | CGY | $3,200 | 8.14 | 2.54 |
| Kailer Yamamoto | ANA | $3,500 | 8.30 | 2.37 |
| Drew Stafford | COL | $3,800 | 8.81 | 2.32 |
| Miles Wood | COL | $3,100 | 7.04 | 2.27 |
| Jakob Silfverberg | LA | $4,500 | 9.95 | 2.21 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,500 | 16.42 | 2.19 |
| Jesper Bratt | COL | $3,900 | 8.55 | 2.19 |
| Craig Smith | CGY | $3,700 | 7.97 | 2.15 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 14.36 | 2.32 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $5,900 | 11.06 | 1.87 |
| Oscar Klefbom | ANA | $5,400 | 9.95 | 1.84 |
| Hampus Lindholm | LA | $4,400 | 8.80 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 14.36 | 2.32 |
| Darnell Nurse | ANA | $3,800 | 7.79 | 2.05 |
| Steven Santini | COL | $3,600 | 7.39 | 2.05 |
| Adam Larsson | ANA | $3,500 | 7.17 | 2.05 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $8,200 | 21.77 | 2.65 |
| Cory Schneider | COL | $8,400 | 20.44 | 2.43 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,500 | 19.69 | 2.32 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $8,700 | 17.80 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $8,200 | 21.77 | 2.65 |
| Cory Schneider | COL | $8,400 | 20.44 | 2.43 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,500 | 19.69 | 2.32 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $8,700 | 17.80 | 2.05 |
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.