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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 | Brayden Point |
| W | William Nylander |
| W | Taylor Hall |
| W | Andreas Athanasiou |
| W | Mikkel Boedker |
| D | Dougie Hamilton |
| D | Jeff Petry |
| G | Antti Raanta |
| Salary | $54,700 |
| Expected Points | 128.59 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,900 | 18.70 | 2.10 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,900 | 17.00 | 2.15 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,900 | 16.76 | 2.12 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,300 | 15.88 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,300 | 15.88 | 2.18 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $6,300 | 13.65 | 2.17 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,900 | 17.00 | 2.15 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,900 | 16.76 | 2.12 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 18.76 | 2.13 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,100 | 18.47 | 2.03 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $8,000 | 18.06 | 2.26 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,800 | 14.19 | 1.82 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,800 | 13.99 | 2.06 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $6,300 | 13.95 | 2.21 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,000 | 13.65 | 1.71 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,400 | 13.34 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikkel Boedker | ATL | $3,800 | 9.11 | 2.40 |
| Andreas Athanasiou | TOR | $4,100 | 9.62 | 2.35 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $8,000 | 18.06 | 2.26 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $6,300 | 13.95 | 2.21 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 18.76 | 2.13 |
| Bobby Ryan | MTL | $5,100 | 10.87 | 2.13 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | NJ | $4,300 | 9.01 | 2.10 |
| Alex Killorn | DET | $5,000 | 10.43 | 2.09 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $7,000 | 15.85 | 2.26 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 15.23 | 2.12 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,900 | 14.74 | 2.50 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $7,200 | 13.88 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,900 | 14.74 | 2.50 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $4,500 | 11.20 | 2.49 |
| Jeff Petry | CAR | $4,900 | 11.81 | 2.41 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $5,800 | 13.28 | 2.29 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,900 | 22.45 | 2.52 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,700 | 22.40 | 2.57 |
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $7,500 | 20.65 | 2.75 |
| Kari Lehtonen | SJ | $8,000 | 19.25 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $7,500 | 20.65 | 2.75 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,700 | 22.40 | 2.57 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,900 | 22.45 | 2.52 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $7,800 | 18.94 | 2.43 |
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.