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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 | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins |
| C | Nathan MacKinnon |
| W | Josh Bailey |
| W | Gabriel Landeskog |
| W | Nikolaj Ehlers |
| W | Patric Hornqvist |
| D | Patrik Nemeth |
| D | Erik Johnson |
| G | Ben Bishop |
| Salary | $54,100 |
| Expected Points | 129.32 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | NJ | $8,800 | 18.18 | 2.07 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,600 | 17.60 | 2.32 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,000 | 17.14 | 1.90 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,000 | 15.98 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | ANA | $5,400 | 13.75 | 2.55 |
| Mathew Barzal | NJ | $5,700 | 13.61 | 2.39 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,600 | 17.60 | 2.32 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | FLA | $3,900 | 8.84 | 2.27 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,400 | 15.35 | 1.83 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $5,900 | 14.68 | 2.49 |
| Josh Bailey | NJ | $7,000 | 14.41 | 2.06 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,300 | 13.83 | 2.20 |
| Anders Lee | NJ | $6,700 | 13.79 | 2.06 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,700 | 13.42 | 1.74 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,400 | 13.42 | 1.81 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $5,700 | 13.33 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $5,900 | 14.68 | 2.49 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $4,200 | 10.44 | 2.48 |
| Marcus Sorensen | ATL | $3,000 | 7.27 | 2.42 |
| Drake Caggiula | ANA | $3,400 | 8.15 | 2.40 |
| Andreas Athanasiou | TOR | $3,700 | 8.79 | 2.38 |
| Jesse Puljujarvi | ANA | $4,300 | 10.14 | 2.36 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $5,700 | 13.33 | 2.34 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,300 | 13.83 | 2.20 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,300 | 16.16 | 2.21 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $4,800 | 11.67 | 2.43 |
| Erik Johnson | FLA | $4,400 | 11.35 | 2.58 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $5,500 | 11.13 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,500 | 9.09 | 2.60 |
| Erik Johnson | FLA | $4,400 | 11.35 | 2.58 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $4,800 | 11.67 | 2.43 |
| Andrej Sekera | ANA | $3,600 | 8.70 | 2.42 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,300 | 21.28 | 2.56 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,800 | 20.61 | 2.34 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $8,100 | 20.57 | 2.54 |
| Jaroslav Halak | NJ | $7,500 | 19.33 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaroslav Halak | NJ | $7,500 | 19.33 | 2.58 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,300 | 21.28 | 2.56 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $8,100 | 20.57 | 2.54 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,800 | 19.17 | 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.