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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 | Auston Matthews |
| C | Brayden Point |
| W | Andrew Ladd |
| W | Jonathan Marchessault |
| W | Reilly Smith |
| W | Gabriel Landeskog |
| D | Keith Yandle |
| D | Ryan Pulock |
| G | Marc-Andre Fleury |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 140.21 |
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 | 20.21 | 2.30 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,500 | 20.04 | 2.36 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $8,300 | 17.44 | 2.10 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,700 | 16.05 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared McCann | CHI | $3,300 | 8.40 | 2.55 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $6,400 | 15.37 | 2.40 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,500 | 20.04 | 2.36 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,800 | 20.21 | 2.30 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,700 | 16.74 | 2.50 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,100 | 15.86 | 2.23 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,200 | 15.75 | 2.19 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,100 | 15.42 | 1.90 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,600 | 14.15 | 1.86 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,500 | 13.65 | 1.82 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,800 | 13.56 | 1.99 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,200 | 13.42 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Ladd | NJ | $3,100 | 10.17 | 3.28 |
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $3,000 | 7.61 | 2.54 |
| Sven Andrighetto | FLA | $3,400 | 8.52 | 2.50 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,700 | 16.74 | 2.50 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,100 | 15.86 | 2.23 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,300 | 11.62 | 2.19 |
| Denis Malgin | CHI | $3,400 | 7.43 | 2.19 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,200 | 15.75 | 2.19 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $5,600 | 13.59 | 2.43 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,000 | 13.37 | 2.23 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,900 | 13.06 | 2.21 |
| Keith Yandle | CHI | $5,300 | 12.38 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $5,600 | 13.59 | 2.43 |
| Ryan Pulock | NJ | $3,900 | 9.38 | 2.40 |
| Keith Yandle | CHI | $5,300 | 12.38 | 2.33 |
| Josh Morrissey | PIT | $4,200 | 9.67 | 2.30 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $9,100 | 20.32 | 2.23 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,200 | 18.57 | 2.26 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $8,500 | 16.91 | 1.99 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,000 | 15.38 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,200 | 18.57 | 2.26 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $9,100 | 20.32 | 2.23 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $8,500 | 16.91 | 1.99 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $7,700 | 14.99 | 1.95 |
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.