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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 | Nathan MacKinnon |
| C | Nazem Kadri |
| W | Connor Brown |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Mitchell Marner |
| W | Gabriel Landeskog |
| D | Patrik Nemeth |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| G | Anton Khudobin |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 125.58 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,800 | 16.67 | 1.89 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,900 | 16.30 | 2.06 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,800 | 15.60 | 2.00 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,400 | 14.31 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bozak | OTT | $4,400 | 9.59 | 2.18 |
| Nazem Kadri | OTT | $5,600 | 12.13 | 2.17 |
| Yanni Gourde | DET | $3,900 | 8.27 | 2.12 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,900 | 16.30 | 2.06 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,200 | 18.29 | 1.99 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,500 | 15.03 | 2.00 |
| Mikael Granlund | NSH | $6,800 | 13.43 | 1.98 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $5,900 | 13.42 | 2.27 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $6,700 | 13.25 | 1.98 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,100 | 13.14 | 1.85 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $6,000 | 12.67 | 2.11 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | DET | $6,700 | 12.56 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Brown | OTT | $3,200 | 7.53 | 2.35 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $5,900 | 13.42 | 2.27 |
| Antoine Vermette | LA | $3,700 | 8.35 | 2.26 |
| Anthony Duclair | ARZ | $3,100 | 6.60 | 2.13 |
| Trevor Lewis | VAN | $3,500 | 7.41 | 2.12 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $6,000 | 12.67 | 2.11 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,100 | 12.55 | 2.06 |
| David Backes | BOS | $5,400 | 11.11 | 2.06 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,600 | 15.10 | 2.29 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,900 | 14.38 | 2.08 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $6,200 | 12.69 | 2.05 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,600 | 12.27 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,700 | 9.97 | 2.69 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,600 | 15.10 | 2.29 |
| Jake Gardiner | OTT | $4,000 | 9.17 | 2.29 |
| Erik Johnson | FLA | $4,700 | 10.73 | 2.28 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,400 | 23.07 | 2.75 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $9,100 | 22.57 | 2.48 |
| Anton Khudobin | BOS | $7,600 | 22.17 | 2.92 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,600 | 20.80 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Khudobin | BOS | $7,600 | 22.17 | 2.92 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,400 | 23.07 | 2.75 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $9,100 | 22.57 | 2.48 |
| Cam Ward | WSH | $7,500 | 18.31 | 2.44 |
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.