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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 | Brayden Schenn |
| C | Auston Matthews |
| W | Kyle Connor |
| W | Mitchell Marner |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| W | Nikolaj Ehlers |
| D | Jake Gardiner |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| G | Cam Talbot |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 144.31 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,600 | 19.11 | 2.51 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,000 | 18.64 | 2.07 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,300 | 17.87 | 2.15 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $8,800 | 17.58 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,600 | 19.11 | 2.51 |
| Brian Boyle | COL | $4,400 | 10.78 | 2.45 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $5,600 | 13.11 | 2.34 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $5,600 | 12.91 | 2.30 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,200 | 20.39 | 2.22 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,300 | 17.60 | 2.41 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,300 | 17.60 | 2.41 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,900 | 17.20 | 2.18 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,400 | 16.84 | 2.28 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,500 | 15.58 | 1.83 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $5,700 | 15.49 | 2.72 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,400 | 14.51 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $4,200 | 12.67 | 3.02 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $4,600 | 12.63 | 2.75 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $5,700 | 15.49 | 2.72 |
| Jujhar Khaira | ANA | $3,300 | 8.50 | 2.58 |
| Elias Lindholm | WSH | $4,400 | 10.71 | 2.43 |
| Boone Jenner | TB | $4,300 | 10.45 | 2.43 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,300 | 17.60 | 2.41 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,300 | 17.60 | 2.41 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,300 | 16.79 | 2.67 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,900 | 14.84 | 2.15 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,900 | 13.08 | 2.22 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,800 | 12.69 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Gardiner | OTT | $3,800 | 10.41 | 2.74 |
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,500 | 9.59 | 2.74 |
| Steven Santini | COL | $3,700 | 10.08 | 2.72 |
| Justin Faulk | WSH | $4,300 | 11.57 | 2.69 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $8,100 | 23.15 | 2.86 |
| Cory Schneider | COL | $8,400 | 22.86 | 2.72 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,500 | 22.55 | 2.65 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,800 | 22.06 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | WSH | $7,600 | 21.83 | 2.87 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $8,100 | 23.15 | 2.86 |
| Cory Schneider | COL | $8,400 | 22.86 | 2.72 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,500 | 22.55 | 2.65 |
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.