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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 | Brandon Sutter |
| W | Ryan Callahan |
| W | Cam Atkinson |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Reilly Smith |
| D | Jeff Petry |
| D | Tyson Barrie |
| G | Petr Mrazek |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 123.85 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,900 | 19.23 | 2.43 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,700 | 16.51 | 1.90 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $7,400 | 14.29 | 1.93 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $6,400 | 13.74 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,900 | 19.23 | 2.43 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $6,400 | 13.74 | 2.15 |
| Brandon Sutter | WPG | $3,500 | 7.52 | 2.15 |
| Lars Eller | DAL | $4,000 | 8.46 | 2.12 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,200 | 19.37 | 2.10 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,900 | 18.16 | 2.04 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,900 | 15.15 | 1.92 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,600 | 13.20 | 2.00 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,300 | 13.05 | 1.79 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,400 | 13.01 | 2.03 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $7,300 | 12.79 | 1.75 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $6,600 | 12.12 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Callahan | DET | $3,300 | 7.79 | 2.36 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,200 | 19.37 | 2.10 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,900 | 18.16 | 2.04 |
| Travis Konecny | NYR | $5,800 | 11.86 | 2.04 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,400 | 13.01 | 2.03 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,600 | 13.20 | 2.00 |
| Andre Burakovsky | DAL | $3,900 | 7.67 | 1.97 |
| Sven Baertschi | WPG | $4,600 | 8.99 | 1.95 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $7,100 | 15.56 | 2.19 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $6,700 | 13.41 | 2.00 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,900 | 12.29 | 2.08 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,400 | 12.17 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Petry | CAR | $4,800 | 11.24 | 2.34 |
| Jake Muzzin | VAN | $4,300 | 9.82 | 2.28 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,400 | 12.17 | 2.25 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $7,100 | 15.56 | 2.19 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petr Mrazek | TOR | $7,900 | 19.81 | 2.51 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $7,700 | 19.19 | 2.49 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,700 | 18.35 | 2.11 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,700 | 16.65 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petr Mrazek | TOR | $7,900 | 19.81 | 2.51 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $7,700 | 19.19 | 2.49 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,700 | 18.35 | 2.11 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $7,700 | 15.97 | 2.07 |
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.