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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 | Pierre-Edouard Bellemare |
| W | Ty Rattie |
| W | Mikko Rantanen |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Ryan Carpenter |
| D | Dougie Hamilton |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| G | Semyon Varlamov |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 134.88 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,800 | 21.50 | 2.44 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,200 | 18.34 | 1.99 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,800 | 17.66 | 2.01 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $8,000 | 14.64 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,800 | 21.50 | 2.44 |
| Elias Lindholm | WSH | $4,700 | 9.98 | 2.12 |
| Mathew Barzal | NJ | $6,200 | 12.75 | 2.06 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $6,800 | 13.86 | 2.04 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,900 | 20.12 | 2.26 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 16.69 | 1.90 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,200 | 16.29 | 2.26 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,500 | 15.24 | 2.03 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,800 | 14.87 | 1.91 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $7,300 | 13.58 | 1.86 |
| J.T. Miller | NYI | $6,500 | 12.71 | 1.95 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $5,500 | 12.67 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Rattie | ANA | $3,000 | 10.15 | 3.38 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $5,500 | 12.67 | 2.30 |
| Ryan Carpenter | ATL | $3,600 | 8.16 | 2.27 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,900 | 20.12 | 2.26 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,200 | 16.29 | 2.26 |
| Andre Burakovsky | DAL | $3,500 | 7.74 | 2.21 |
| Michael Cammalleri | VAN | $3,500 | 7.66 | 2.19 |
| Wayne Simmonds | NYR | $5,300 | 11.38 | 2.15 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,500 | 15.77 | 2.43 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,600 | 13.69 | 2.44 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,700 | 13.56 | 2.38 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,900 | 12.16 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,600 | 13.69 | 2.44 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,500 | 15.77 | 2.43 |
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,700 | 8.93 | 2.41 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,700 | 13.56 | 2.38 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $7,900 | 22.62 | 2.86 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,100 | 15.71 | 1.94 |
| Jaroslav Halak | NJ | $7,700 | 15.60 | 2.03 |
| Petr Mrazek | TOR | $7,700 | 15.37 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $7,900 | 22.62 | 2.86 |
| Jaroslav Halak | NJ | $7,700 | 15.60 | 2.03 |
| Petr Mrazek | TOR | $7,700 | 15.37 | 2.00 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,100 | 15.71 | 1.94 |
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.