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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 | Mika Zibanejad |
| C | Brayden Point |
| W | Dominik Kahun |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Matthew Tkachuk |
| W | Alex DeBrincat |
| D | Henri Jokiharju |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| G | Ryan Miller |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 130.31 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $7,200 | 16.12 | 2.24 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,600 | 15.32 | 2.02 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $6,400 | 14.70 | 2.30 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,300 | 14.61 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden Point | DET | $6,400 | 14.70 | 2.30 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $6,400 | 14.52 | 2.27 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $7,200 | 16.12 | 2.24 |
| Mark Jankowski | CEN | $3,400 | 6.90 | 2.03 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,200 | 17.85 | 2.18 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,100 | 15.59 | 1.92 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,700 | 15.20 | 1.97 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $6,400 | 14.83 | 2.32 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,200 | 14.25 | 2.30 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,500 | 14.03 | 1.87 |
| Chris Kreider | NYI | $6,300 | 13.08 | 2.08 |
| Mats Zuccarello | NYI | $6,000 | 11.34 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominik Kahun | STL | $3,600 | 10.17 | 2.82 |
| Jesper Fast | NYI | $4,200 | 10.45 | 2.49 |
| Jimmy Vesey | NYI | $3,900 | 9.56 | 2.45 |
| Max Comtois | LA | $3,400 | 8.18 | 2.40 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $6,400 | 14.83 | 2.32 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,200 | 14.25 | 2.30 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,200 | 17.85 | 2.18 |
| Andrew Cogliano | LA | $4,000 | 8.64 | 2.16 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,000 | 12.87 | 2.15 |
| Hampus Lindholm | LA | $4,500 | 10.93 | 2.43 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,400 | 10.38 | 1.92 |
| Duncan Keith | STL | $5,600 | 10.38 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henri Jokiharju | STL | $3,900 | 10.14 | 2.60 |
| Hampus Lindholm | LA | $4,500 | 10.93 | 2.43 |
| Erik Gustafsson | STL | $3,800 | 8.94 | 2.35 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,000 | 12.87 | 2.15 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Miller | LA | $7,800 | 20.98 | 2.69 |
| Louis Domingue | DET | $7,600 | 18.59 | 2.45 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $7,800 | 17.13 | 2.20 |
| Cam Ward | STL | $7,400 | 13.36 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Miller | LA | $7,800 | 20.98 | 2.69 |
| Louis Domingue | DET | $7,600 | 18.59 | 2.45 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $7,800 | 17.13 | 2.20 |
| Cam Ward | STL | $7,400 | 13.36 | 1.81 |
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.