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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 | Chris Wagner |
| C | Anze Kopitar |
| W | Christopher DiDomenico |
| W | Teuvo Teravainen |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| W | Anthony Mantha |
| D | Ryan McDonagh |
| D | Mike Green |
| G | Henrik Lundqvist |
| Salary | $49,300 |
| Expected Points | 122.16 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $6,700 | 15.05 | 2.25 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $8,000 | 13.25 | 1.66 |
| Jordan Staal | WSH | $5,500 | 13.04 | 2.37 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $6,000 | 12.79 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Wagner | LA | $3,100 | 8.81 | 2.84 |
| Derek Ryan | WSH | $3,500 | 8.98 | 2.56 |
| Jordan Staal | WSH | $5,500 | 13.04 | 2.37 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $6,700 | 15.05 | 2.25 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $5,900 | 14.97 | 2.54 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,300 | 14.81 | 2.35 |
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $6,100 | 13.34 | 2.19 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $4,800 | 13.22 | 2.75 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,600 | 13.05 | 1.98 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $6,400 | 12.65 | 1.98 |
| Mike Hoffman | MTL | $7,200 | 12.60 | 1.75 |
| Jakob Silfverberg | LA | $5,300 | 12.54 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher DiDomenico | MTL | $3,400 | 9.60 | 2.82 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $4,800 | 13.22 | 2.75 |
| Colton Sceviour | CHI | $3,100 | 8.53 | 2.75 |
| Michael Grabner | NYI | $4,200 | 11.06 | 2.63 |
| Brock McGinn | WSH | $3,600 | 9.30 | 2.58 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $5,900 | 14.97 | 2.54 |
| Darren Helm | TOR | $3,700 | 9.35 | 2.53 |
| Justin Abdelkader | TOR | $3,900 | 9.37 | 2.40 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $7,300 | 14.91 | 2.04 |
| Ryan McDonagh | NYI | $5,500 | 12.29 | 2.23 |
| Kevin Shattenkirk | NYI | $6,300 | 12.29 | 1.95 |
| Mike Green | TOR | $4,700 | 11.57 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klas Dahlbeck | WSH | $3,500 | 9.48 | 2.71 |
| Jaccob Slavin | WSH | $4,100 | 10.15 | 2.47 |
| Mike Green | TOR | $4,700 | 11.57 | 2.46 |
| Noah Hanifin | WSH | $3,700 | 8.29 | 2.24 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,900 | 21.84 | 2.45 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $8,000 | 21.24 | 2.66 |
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $8,000 | 21.07 | 2.63 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,500 | 19.35 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $8,000 | 21.24 | 2.66 |
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $8,000 | 21.07 | 2.63 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,900 | 21.84 | 2.45 |
| Jaroslav Halak | NJ | $7,400 | 17.66 | 2.39 |
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.