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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.
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $12,500 | 17.26 | 1.38 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $13,400 | 17.18 | 1.28 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $11,600 | 14.93 | 1.29 |
| Vincent Trocheck | CHI | $10,800 | 14.06 | 1.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $12,500 | 17.26 | 1.38 |
| Vincent Trocheck | CHI | $10,800 | 14.06 | 1.30 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $11,600 | 14.93 | 1.29 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $13,400 | 17.18 | 1.28 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $13,100 | 17.67 | 1.35 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $13,300 | 17.54 | 1.32 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $11,800 | 14.21 | 1.20 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $11,400 | 14.21 | 1.25 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $12,300 | 13.96 | 1.13 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $12,100 | 13.80 | 1.14 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $11,000 | 12.68 | 1.15 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $10,200 | 12.60 | 1.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $13,100 | 17.67 | 1.35 |
| Shawn Matthias | PIT | $3,000 | 4.05 | 1.35 |
| Josh Jooris | WSH | $3,000 | 4.02 | 1.34 |
| Josh Archibald | PHI | $3,000 | 3.95 | 1.32 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $13,300 | 17.54 | 1.32 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $9,500 | 11.99 | 1.26 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $11,400 | 14.21 | 1.25 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $10,200 | 12.60 | 1.24 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Jones | TB | $10,400 | 12.75 | 1.23 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $10,500 | 12.64 | 1.20 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $10,200 | 12.32 | 1.21 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $9,500 | 10.93 | 1.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Davidson | CAR | $3,500 | 4.71 | 1.35 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $10,400 | 12.75 | 1.23 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $10,200 | 12.32 | 1.21 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $10,500 | 12.64 | 1.20 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $9,000 | 23.59 | 2.62 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,400 | 21.24 | 2.87 |
| Cam Ward | WSH | $7,600 | 19.30 | 2.54 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,100 | 18.58 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,400 | 21.24 | 2.87 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $9,000 | 23.59 | 2.62 |
| Cam Ward | WSH | $7,600 | 19.30 | 2.54 |
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $7,700 | 17.96 | 2.33 |
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.