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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 | Sean Couturier |
| C | Auston Matthews |
| W | Michael Raffl |
| W | James van Riemsdyk |
| W | Milan Lucic |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| D | Kris Russell |
| D | Jake Gardiner |
| G | Frederik Andersen |
| Salary | $54,100 |
| Expected Points | 126.73 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,900 | 17.66 | 1.98 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,900 | 17.33 | 2.19 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,500 | 13.17 | 2.03 |
| Nazem Kadri | OTT | $6,000 | 13.17 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Henrique | COL | $4,700 | 10.83 | 2.30 |
| Antoine Vermette | LA | $3,600 | 8.14 | 2.26 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,900 | 17.33 | 2.19 |
| Nazem Kadri | OTT | $6,000 | 13.17 | 2.19 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,700 | 18.72 | 2.15 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $7,900 | 14.43 | 1.83 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,200 | 14.18 | 1.73 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,800 | 13.65 | 1.75 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $6,400 | 13.10 | 2.05 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,200 | 12.78 | 1.78 |
| Milan Lucic | ANA | $5,600 | 12.55 | 2.24 |
| Mike Hoffman | MTL | $7,000 | 12.45 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Raffl | NYR | $3,000 | 7.59 | 2.53 |
| Nick Ritchie | LA | $3,500 | 8.75 | 2.50 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $3,200 | 7.50 | 2.34 |
| Connor Brown | OTT | $3,400 | 7.93 | 2.33 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $3,900 | 8.94 | 2.29 |
| Mark Letestu | ANA | $3,900 | 8.80 | 2.26 |
| Zack Smith | MTL | $3,800 | 8.54 | 2.25 |
| Milan Lucic | ANA | $5,600 | 12.55 | 2.24 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $5,400 | 12.98 | 2.40 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,600 | 12.75 | 1.93 |
| Cam Fowler | LA | $5,100 | 11.78 | 2.31 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,000 | 11.77 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Russell | ANA | $3,600 | 10.91 | 3.03 |
| Jake Gardiner | OTT | $3,800 | 9.91 | 2.61 |
| Dmitry Orlov | DAL | $3,700 | 9.18 | 2.48 |
| Oscar Klefbom | ANA | $4,800 | 11.70 | 2.44 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,600 | 23.45 | 2.73 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $9,100 | 22.16 | 2.44 |
| Ryan Miller | LA | $8,000 | 20.08 | 2.51 |
| Anton Forsberg | STL | $7,800 | 16.85 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,600 | 23.45 | 2.73 |
| Ryan Miller | LA | $8,000 | 20.08 | 2.51 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $9,100 | 22.16 | 2.44 |
| Anton Forsberg | STL | $7,800 | 16.85 | 2.16 |
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.