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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 | Nathan MacKinnon |
| C | Steven Stamkos |
| W | Joshua Ho-Sang |
| W | Derek MacKenzie |
| W | Vladislav Namestnikov |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| D | Slater Koekkoek |
| D | Erik Karlsson |
| G | Malcolm Subban |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 143.16 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,800 | 22.24 | 2.53 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,900 | 17.61 | 2.23 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,700 | 16.10 | 2.09 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,600 | 15.55 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,800 | 22.24 | 2.53 |
| Carl Soderberg | FLA | $3,300 | 7.84 | 2.37 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $6,600 | 15.42 | 2.34 |
| Derick Brassard | MTL | $4,900 | 11.37 | 2.32 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,900 | 22.28 | 2.50 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,900 | 18.10 | 2.29 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,400 | 17.69 | 2.11 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,600 | 17.03 | 1.98 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | DET | $6,500 | 16.10 | 2.48 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,200 | 15.93 | 2.21 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,600 | 15.76 | 1.83 |
| Mike Hoffman | MTL | $6,900 | 15.47 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Ho-Sang | NJ | $3,200 | 10.13 | 3.17 |
| Derek MacKenzie | CHI | $3,000 | 8.40 | 2.80 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $3,100 | 8.21 | 2.65 |
| Colton Sceviour | CHI | $3,100 | 8.14 | 2.63 |
| Alex Galchenyuk | CAR | $4,300 | 11.05 | 2.57 |
| Anthony Duclair | ARZ | $3,400 | 8.56 | 2.52 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,900 | 22.28 | 2.50 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | DET | $6,500 | 16.10 | 2.48 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $7,000 | 16.59 | 2.37 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,400 | 15.50 | 2.42 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,200 | 14.74 | 2.38 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,100 | 13.14 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slater Koekkoek | DET | $3,500 | 9.65 | 2.76 |
| Nick Leddy | NJ | $5,200 | 12.87 | 2.48 |
| Jake Muzzin | VAN | $4,600 | 11.36 | 2.47 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,400 | 15.50 | 2.42 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $8,000 | 19.93 | 2.49 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $8,500 | 19.85 | 2.34 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $8,800 | 19.68 | 2.24 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $9,200 | 19.38 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Lehner | BUF | $7,100 | 18.54 | 2.61 |
| Curtis McElhinney | OTT | $7,300 | 18.77 | 2.57 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $8,000 | 19.93 | 2.49 |
| Petr Mrazek | TOR | $7,400 | 18.19 | 2.46 |
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.