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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 | John Tavares |
| C | Nathan MacKinnon |
| W | Joshua Ho-Sang |
| W | Taylor Hall |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| W | Patric Hornqvist |
| D | Steven Santini |
| D | Johnny Boychuk |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Salary | $52,700 |
| Expected Points | 132.83 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | NJ | $8,300 | 17.62 | 2.12 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,600 | 17.36 | 2.02 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $6,600 | 16.24 | 2.46 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,900 | 16.20 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathew Barzal | NJ | $5,100 | 13.26 | 2.60 |
| David Desharnais | NYI | $3,100 | 7.99 | 2.58 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | TB | $3,500 | 8.65 | 2.47 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $6,600 | 16.24 | 2.46 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,100 | 17.75 | 2.19 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,600 | 16.80 | 2.21 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,200 | 16.24 | 2.25 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,900 | 14.57 | 2.11 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,500 | 13.89 | 1.63 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $5,600 | 13.67 | 2.44 |
| Mike Hoffman | MTL | $7,000 | 13.52 | 1.93 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,300 | 13.45 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Ho-Sang | NJ | $3,200 | 9.37 | 2.93 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $4,400 | 12.04 | 2.74 |
| Elias Lindholm | WSH | $4,300 | 11.02 | 2.56 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $5,600 | 13.67 | 2.44 |
| Marcus Johansson | COL | $3,700 | 8.91 | 2.41 |
| Chris Kreider | NYI | $5,600 | 13.45 | 2.40 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $4,600 | 11.02 | 2.40 |
| Sven Andrighetto | FLA | $3,400 | 8.03 | 2.36 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Leddy | NJ | $5,400 | 14.84 | 2.75 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,600 | 14.40 | 2.18 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,700 | 14.37 | 2.14 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,600 | 13.34 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Santini | COL | $3,500 | 10.85 | 3.10 |
| Johnny Boychuk | NJ | $4,400 | 12.21 | 2.78 |
| Nick Leddy | NJ | $5,400 | 14.84 | 2.75 |
| Noah Hanifin | WSH | $3,600 | 9.19 | 2.55 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,000 | 23.18 | 2.90 |
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $8,200 | 23.10 | 2.82 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $7,800 | 22.43 | 2.88 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,700 | 21.73 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,000 | 23.18 | 2.90 |
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $7,500 | 21.67 | 2.89 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $7,800 | 22.43 | 2.88 |
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $8,200 | 23.10 | 2.82 |
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.