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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 | Eric Staal |
| C | Auston Matthews |
| W | Anthony Duclair |
| W | Connor Brown |
| W | James van Riemsdyk |
| W | Nino Niederreiter |
| D | Marc-Edouard Vlasic |
| D | Roman Josi |
| G | Frederik Andersen |
| Salary | $50,900 |
| Expected Points | 128.31 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,900 | 19.39 | 2.45 |
| Eric Staal | NSH | $6,600 | 15.74 | 2.38 |
| Nazem Kadri | OTT | $6,300 | 15.35 | 2.44 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $8,200 | 13.77 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,900 | 19.39 | 2.45 |
| Nazem Kadri | OTT | $6,300 | 15.35 | 2.44 |
| Eric Staal | NSH | $6,600 | 15.74 | 2.38 |
| Tyler Bozak | OTT | $4,200 | 9.70 | 2.31 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,000 | 16.12 | 2.02 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $6,600 | 15.31 | 2.32 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,600 | 14.87 | 1.96 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,400 | 14.87 | 2.01 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,600 | 13.87 | 1.61 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,600 | 13.72 | 1.80 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,500 | 13.52 | 2.08 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,800 | 13.08 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Duclair | ARZ | $3,200 | 8.55 | 2.67 |
| Connor Brown | OTT | $3,500 | 9.24 | 2.64 |
| Kevin Labanc | ATL | $3,100 | 7.73 | 2.49 |
| Nino Niederreiter | NSH | $5,200 | 12.86 | 2.47 |
| Brendan Perlini | ARZ | $3,400 | 7.95 | 2.34 |
| Marcus Foligno | NSH | $3,300 | 7.68 | 2.33 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $6,600 | 15.31 | 2.32 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $4,900 | 11.07 | 2.26 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,800 | 14.86 | 2.19 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,900 | 14.43 | 2.44 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,700 | 14.02 | 2.46 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $5,400 | 11.92 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $3,600 | 9.01 | 2.50 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,700 | 14.02 | 2.46 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,900 | 14.43 | 2.44 |
| Alex Goligoski | ARZ | $4,000 | 9.61 | 2.40 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,400 | 23.78 | 2.83 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $9,000 | 23.15 | 2.57 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,800 | 22.98 | 2.61 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $9,100 | 21.85 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,400 | 23.78 | 2.83 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,800 | 22.98 | 2.61 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $9,000 | 23.15 | 2.57 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,400 | 20.26 | 2.41 |
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.