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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 | Mikko Koivu |
| C | Steven Stamkos |
| W | Joshua Ho-Sang |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Vladislav Namestnikov |
| W | Teuvo Teravainen |
| D | Jared Spurgeon |
| D | Ivan Provorov |
| G | Anton Khudobin |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 149.21 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,700 | 23.10 | 2.65 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,200 | 18.06 | 1.96 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,200 | 16.28 | 1.99 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $7,300 | 15.81 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,700 | 23.10 | 2.65 |
| Derek Grant | LA | $3,400 | 8.84 | 2.60 |
| Mikko Koivu | NSH | $5,400 | 13.19 | 2.44 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,500 | 15.10 | 2.32 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,200 | 22.96 | 2.50 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $7,700 | 18.30 | 2.38 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,500 | 16.97 | 2.00 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,100 | 16.71 | 2.06 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | DET | $6,400 | 16.03 | 2.50 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,900 | 15.66 | 1.98 |
| Mikael Granlund | NSH | $6,600 | 15.26 | 2.31 |
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $6,300 | 14.97 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Ho-Sang | NJ | $3,100 | 9.39 | 3.03 |
| Devin Shore | SJ | $3,700 | 10.92 | 2.95 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $5,200 | 14.20 | 2.73 |
| Danton Heinen | BOS | $3,800 | 10.29 | 2.71 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $4,600 | 11.75 | 2.55 |
| Drake Caggiula | ANA | $3,600 | 9.10 | 2.53 |
| Mathieu Perreault | PIT | $4,300 | 10.78 | 2.51 |
| Justin Abdelkader | TOR | $3,900 | 9.76 | 2.50 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Spurgeon | NSH | $4,800 | 14.26 | 2.97 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,500 | 13.95 | 2.15 |
| Ryan Suter | NSH | $5,000 | 13.81 | 2.76 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,100 | 13.78 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Spurgeon | NSH | $4,800 | 14.26 | 2.97 |
| Ivan Provorov | NYR | $4,500 | 13.35 | 2.97 |
| Ryan Suter | NSH | $5,000 | 13.81 | 2.76 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $4,600 | 12.52 | 2.72 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $8,400 | 23.42 | 2.79 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $9,000 | 22.90 | 2.54 |
| Anton Khudobin | BOS | $7,600 | 22.73 | 2.99 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,500 | 22.38 | 2.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Khudobin | BOS | $7,600 | 22.73 | 2.99 |
| Darcy Kuemper | VAN | $7,400 | 21.88 | 2.96 |
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $7,400 | 21.29 | 2.88 |
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $8,400 | 23.42 | 2.79 |
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.