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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 | Aleksander Barkov |
| C | Vincent Trocheck |
| W | Anthony Duclair |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Jonathan Huberdeau |
| W | Josh Anderson |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| D | Noah Hanifin |
| G | Cam Ward |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 138.8 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,300 | 18.01 | 2.17 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,100 | 17.90 | 1.97 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,900 | 17.10 | 2.16 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,800 | 16.76 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vincent Trocheck | CHI | $6,400 | 15.65 | 2.45 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $5,600 | 13.50 | 2.41 |
| Patrik Berglund | EDM | $3,900 | 9.14 | 2.34 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $6,700 | 15.01 | 2.24 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,200 | 21.58 | 2.35 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 17.61 | 2.00 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,500 | 15.59 | 1.83 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,700 | 15.26 | 1.98 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,000 | 15.02 | 1.88 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $7,700 | 14.80 | 1.92 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,500 | 14.62 | 2.25 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,200 | 14.58 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Duclair | ARZ | $3,400 | 8.51 | 2.50 |
| Josh Anderson | TB | $5,200 | 12.72 | 2.45 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $5,700 | 13.94 | 2.44 |
| Christopher DiDomenico | MTL | $3,000 | 7.27 | 2.42 |
| Nick Bjugstad | CHI | $4,100 | 9.90 | 2.41 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $4,500 | 10.77 | 2.39 |
| Elias Lindholm | WSH | $4,300 | 10.23 | 2.38 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $4,500 | 10.66 | 2.37 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,200 | 17.36 | 2.80 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 15.16 | 2.10 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $7,000 | 14.92 | 2.13 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,600 | 13.54 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,200 | 17.36 | 2.80 |
| Noah Hanifin | WSH | $3,900 | 9.77 | 2.51 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $4,900 | 12.11 | 2.47 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,300 | 12.90 | 2.43 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | WSH | $7,600 | 23.62 | 3.11 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $8,900 | 21.89 | 2.46 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $9,300 | 21.40 | 2.30 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,800 | 21.08 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | WSH | $7,600 | 23.62 | 3.11 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,400 | 20.32 | 2.75 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $7,600 | 20.05 | 2.64 |
| Cory Schneider | COL | $8,300 | 21.03 | 2.53 |
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.