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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 | Aleksander Barkov |
| C | Auston Matthews |
| W | William Nylander |
| W | Jonathan Huberdeau |
| W | Reid Boucher |
| W | Nick Bjugstad |
| D | Morgan Rielly |
| D | Jeff Petry |
| G | Frederik Andersen |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 118.74 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,300 | 16.78 | 2.02 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,100 | 15.32 | 2.16 |
| Vincent Trocheck | CHI | $7,300 | 14.39 | 1.97 |
| Nazem Kadri | OTT | $6,100 | 11.15 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,100 | 15.32 | 2.16 |
| Brandon Sutter | WPG | $3,500 | 7.26 | 2.07 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,300 | 16.78 | 2.02 |
| J.T. Compher | FLA | $4,400 | 8.78 | 1.99 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $7,000 | 13.76 | 1.97 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $7,000 | 13.27 | 1.90 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,200 | 13.01 | 1.81 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $6,700 | 12.74 | 1.90 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $6,500 | 12.70 | 1.95 |
| Max Pacioretty | CAR | $7,400 | 12.53 | 1.69 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,600 | 12.18 | 1.84 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $6,500 | 12.12 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Bjugstad | CHI | $4,500 | 9.54 | 2.12 |
| Nikita Scherbak | CAR | $3,000 | 6.33 | 2.11 |
| Gabriel Bourque | FLA | $3,000 | 6.11 | 2.04 |
| Reid Boucher | WPG | $3,300 | 6.66 | 2.02 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | OTT | $3,000 | 5.99 | 2.00 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $7,000 | 13.76 | 1.97 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $6,500 | 12.70 | 1.95 |
| Colin Wilson | FLA | $3,600 | 7.03 | 1.95 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,600 | 12.10 | 2.16 |
| Aaron Ekblad | CHI | $5,900 | 10.97 | 1.86 |
| Keith Yandle | CHI | $5,400 | 10.97 | 2.03 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $5,500 | 10.64 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $4,500 | 10.42 | 2.32 |
| Jeff Petry | CAR | $4,700 | 10.58 | 2.25 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,600 | 12.10 | 2.16 |
| Erik Johnson | FLA | $4,800 | 10.16 | 2.12 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,500 | 22.41 | 2.64 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $7,700 | 19.45 | 2.53 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,300 | 17.62 | 2.41 |
| Antti Niemi | CHI | $7,300 | 17.44 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,500 | 22.41 | 2.64 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $7,700 | 19.45 | 2.53 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,300 | 17.62 | 2.41 |
| Antti Niemi | CHI | $7,300 | 17.44 | 2.39 |
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.