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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 Point |
| C | Nicklas Backstrom |
| W | Josh Anderson |
| W | Devante Smith-Pelly |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| W | Tom Wilson |
| D | John Carlson |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| G | Braden Holtby |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 123.6 |
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 | 15.70 | 1.78 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,600 | 14.96 | 1.97 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $6,600 | 14.58 | 2.21 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $5,900 | 11.64 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $6,600 | 14.58 | 2.21 |
| Yanni Gourde | DET | $4,400 | 8.93 | 2.03 |
| Boone Jenner | TB | $4,200 | 8.29 | 1.97 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,600 | 14.96 | 1.97 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 18.60 | 2.11 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,000 | 18.23 | 2.03 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,300 | 14.60 | 2.00 |
| Tyler Johnson | DET | $6,400 | 13.99 | 2.19 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $5,700 | 11.97 | 2.10 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,600 | 11.87 | 1.56 |
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $6,700 | 11.56 | 1.73 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,500 | 11.27 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Anderson | TB | $4,800 | 11.23 | 2.34 |
| Devante Smith-Pelly | DAL | $3,400 | 7.72 | 2.27 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $3,500 | 7.83 | 2.24 |
| Tyler Johnson | DET | $6,400 | 13.99 | 2.19 |
| Brett Connolly | DAL | $3,200 | 6.83 | 2.13 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $4,500 | 9.51 | 2.11 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 18.60 | 2.11 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $5,700 | 11.97 | 2.10 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,700 | 15.15 | 2.26 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,000 | 14.61 | 2.44 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,500 | 12.08 | 2.20 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,700 | 11.84 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,000 | 14.61 | 2.44 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,700 | 15.15 | 2.26 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,500 | 12.08 | 2.20 |
| Noah Hanifin | WSH | $3,600 | 7.67 | 2.13 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $9,100 | 22.24 | 2.44 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $9,000 | 20.16 | 2.24 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,200 | 17.82 | 2.17 |
| Scott Darling | WSH | $7,400 | 12.28 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $9,100 | 22.24 | 2.44 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $9,000 | 20.16 | 2.24 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,200 | 17.82 | 2.17 |
| Scott Darling | WSH | $7,400 | 12.28 | 1.66 |
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.