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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 | John Tavares |
| W | Tyler Bertuzzi |
| W | Matthew Tkachuk |
| W | Tyler Johnson |
| W | Jordan Eberle |
| D | Patrik Nemeth |
| D | Dougie Hamilton |
| G | Mike Smith |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 131.03 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | NJ | $8,500 | 18.83 | 2.22 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,300 | 17.57 | 2.12 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,500 | 16.07 | 2.14 |
| Mathew Barzal | NJ | $6,300 | 14.81 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathew Barzal | NJ | $6,300 | 14.81 | 2.35 |
| Tyler Bozak | OTT | $4,400 | 10.03 | 2.28 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $8,500 | 18.83 | 2.22 |
| Derek Stepan | ARZ | $5,600 | 12.31 | 2.20 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,800 | 17.45 | 1.98 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,400 | 16.58 | 1.97 |
| Mikael Granlund | NSH | $7,100 | 14.95 | 2.11 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,000 | 14.88 | 1.86 |
| Tyler Johnson | DET | $6,200 | 14.17 | 2.29 |
| Josh Bailey | NJ | $6,900 | 13.81 | 2.00 |
| Jordan Eberle | NJ | $5,600 | 12.92 | 2.31 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,200 | 12.87 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bertuzzi | TOR | $3,200 | 8.16 | 2.55 |
| Christopher DiDomenico | MTL | $3,000 | 7.25 | 2.42 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | NJ | $3,600 | 8.61 | 2.39 |
| Anthony Duclair | ARZ | $3,100 | 7.25 | 2.34 |
| Jordan Eberle | NJ | $5,600 | 12.92 | 2.31 |
| Tyler Johnson | DET | $6,200 | 14.17 | 2.29 |
| Brendan Perlini | ARZ | $3,500 | 8.03 | 2.29 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $4,600 | 10.33 | 2.25 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,700 | 14.10 | 2.10 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,100 | 13.38 | 2.62 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,900 | 13.17 | 2.23 |
| Ryan Suter | NSH | $5,700 | 11.99 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,800 | 10.17 | 2.68 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,100 | 13.38 | 2.62 |
| Ryan Pulock | NJ | $3,700 | 9.41 | 2.54 |
| Jake Gardiner | OTT | $4,100 | 10.38 | 2.53 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,300 | 23.48 | 2.83 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,300 | 22.27 | 2.68 |
| Alex Stalock | NSH | $7,500 | 20.75 | 2.77 |
| Cory Schneider | COL | $8,100 | 18.86 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,300 | 23.48 | 2.83 |
| Alex Stalock | NSH | $7,500 | 20.75 | 2.77 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,300 | 22.27 | 2.68 |
| Cory Schneider | COL | $8,100 | 18.86 | 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.