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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 | Nazem Kadri |
| C | Auston Matthews |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| W | William Nylander |
| W | Mitchell Marner |
| W | Tyler Bertuzzi |
| D | Jake Gardiner |
| D | John Carlson |
| G | Frederik Andersen |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 125.42 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,800 | 17.20 | 2.21 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $8,400 | 16.32 | 1.94 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $6,600 | 14.49 | 2.19 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $7,400 | 13.40 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bozak | OTT | $4,400 | 9.77 | 2.22 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,800 | 17.20 | 2.21 |
| Nazem Kadri | OTT | $5,300 | 11.69 | 2.20 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $6,600 | 14.49 | 2.19 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 17.25 | 1.96 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,400 | 13.33 | 1.80 |
| Josh Bailey | NJ | $7,000 | 13.23 | 1.89 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $6,200 | 12.91 | 2.08 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $6,400 | 12.77 | 1.99 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $7,000 | 12.72 | 1.82 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $7,300 | 12.61 | 1.73 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $5,200 | 12.08 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bertuzzi | TOR | $3,500 | 8.26 | 2.36 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $5,200 | 12.08 | 2.32 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | NJ | $4,100 | 8.90 | 2.17 |
| Kevin Labanc | ATL | $4,100 | 8.87 | 2.16 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $6,200 | 12.91 | 2.08 |
| Mikkel Boedker | ATL | $3,400 | 7.08 | 2.08 |
| Jordan Eberle | NJ | $5,900 | 11.96 | 2.03 |
| Travis Konecny | NYR | $4,800 | 9.73 | 2.03 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,400 | 17.88 | 2.42 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,700 | 13.64 | 2.39 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $5,800 | 11.40 | 1.97 |
| Jake Gardiner | OTT | $4,100 | 11.20 | 2.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Gardiner | OTT | $4,100 | 11.20 | 2.73 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,400 | 17.88 | 2.42 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,700 | 13.64 | 2.39 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $4,400 | 10.03 | 2.28 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $9,100 | 21.36 | 2.35 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,200 | 21.19 | 2.58 |
| Michal Neuvirth | NYR | $7,700 | 16.45 | 2.14 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,200 | 14.44 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,200 | 21.19 | 2.58 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $9,100 | 21.36 | 2.35 |
| Michal Neuvirth | NYR | $7,700 | 16.45 | 2.14 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,200 | 14.44 | 1.76 |
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.