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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 | Tyler Seguin |
| C | Nathan MacKinnon |
| W | Kyle Connor |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Nikolaj Ehlers |
| W | Nick Bjugstad |
| D | Patrik Nemeth |
| D | Jared Spurgeon |
| G | Cam Ward |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 131.44 |
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 | 17.31 | 1.97 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,800 | 17.11 | 2.19 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,000 | 16.93 | 2.12 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,600 | 16.68 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,800 | 17.11 | 2.19 |
| Antoine Vermette | LA | $3,400 | 7.38 | 2.17 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | CGY | $4,200 | 9.03 | 2.15 |
| Adam Lowry | PIT | $3,600 | 7.73 | 2.15 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,100 | 19.26 | 2.12 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,600 | 16.53 | 1.92 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,600 | 15.76 | 2.07 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,900 | 15.30 | 1.94 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $7,600 | 15.30 | 2.01 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,200 | 14.85 | 2.06 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,400 | 14.73 | 1.99 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,700 | 14.32 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $4,200 | 11.48 | 2.73 |
| Nick Bjugstad | CHI | $4,200 | 10.39 | 2.47 |
| Devin Shore | SJ | $3,600 | 8.54 | 2.37 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $5,700 | 13.40 | 2.35 |
| Mathieu Perreault | PIT | $4,300 | 9.88 | 2.30 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $3,600 | 8.28 | 2.30 |
| Tage Thompson | EDM | $3,200 | 7.15 | 2.23 |
| Elias Lindholm | WSH | $4,400 | 9.75 | 2.21 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,300 | 15.34 | 2.10 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,300 | 15.26 | 2.42 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,800 | 14.27 | 2.46 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,400 | 13.22 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,500 | 9.49 | 2.71 |
| Jared Spurgeon | NSH | $4,800 | 12.54 | 2.61 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,800 | 14.27 | 2.46 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,400 | 13.22 | 2.45 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $8,000 | 22.34 | 2.79 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,300 | 22.29 | 2.69 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,400 | 22.07 | 2.63 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $8,200 | 21.85 | 2.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $8,000 | 22.34 | 2.79 |
| Cam Ward | WSH | $7,600 | 20.84 | 2.74 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,300 | 22.29 | 2.69 |
| Ryan Miller | LA | $7,800 | 20.86 | 2.67 |
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.