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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 | Boo Nieves |
| C | Auston Matthews |
| W | Tyler Motte |
| W | Alex Tuch |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| D | Seth Jones |
| D | John Carlson |
| G | Braden Holtby |
| Salary | $53,100 |
| Expected Points | 130.79 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,200 | 19.39 | 2.36 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,400 | 16.45 | 1.96 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,200 | 15.49 | 2.15 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,800 | 13.96 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boo Nieves | NYI | $3,300 | 10.42 | 3.16 |
| Lars Eller | DAL | $3,600 | 9.45 | 2.62 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,200 | 19.39 | 2.36 |
| Bo Horvat | WPG | $5,600 | 12.73 | 2.27 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 19.78 | 2.25 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 19.78 | 2.25 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,600 | 15.82 | 2.08 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,300 | 13.94 | 2.21 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,100 | 13.65 | 1.92 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $8,100 | 13.54 | 1.67 |
| Clayton Keller | ARZ | $6,200 | 13.07 | 2.11 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $5,900 | 12.82 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Motte | TB | $3,000 | 8.31 | 2.77 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $3,600 | 9.29 | 2.58 |
| Mattias Janmark | SJ | $3,500 | 8.88 | 2.54 |
| Boone Jenner | TB | $4,700 | 11.78 | 2.51 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | NYI | $4,500 | 11.00 | 2.44 |
| Michael Grabner | NYI | $3,700 | 8.89 | 2.40 |
| Josh Anderson | TB | $4,200 | 9.94 | 2.37 |
| Sven Baertschi | WPG | $4,600 | 10.75 | 2.34 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,500 | 12.82 | 2.33 |
| Kevin Shattenkirk | NYI | $6,000 | 12.63 | 2.11 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,700 | 12.25 | 2.15 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,200 | 11.83 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Goligoski | ARZ | $3,500 | 8.46 | 2.42 |
| Stephen Johns | SJ | $3,800 | 8.85 | 2.33 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,500 | 12.82 | 2.33 |
| Tyler Myers | PIT | $3,900 | 8.89 | 2.28 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $9,200 | 24.79 | 2.69 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,200 | 20.47 | 2.50 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,200 | 20.32 | 2.48 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $7,800 | 19.82 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $9,200 | 24.79 | 2.69 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $7,800 | 19.82 | 2.54 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,200 | 20.47 | 2.50 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,200 | 20.32 | 2.48 |
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.