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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 | Connor McDavid |
| C | Dylan Larkin |
| W | Warren Foegele |
| W | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins |
| W | Jonathan Marchessault |
| W | Tomas Hertl |
| D | Dennis Cholowski |
| D | Maxime Lajoie |
| G | Marc-Andre Fleury |
| Salary | $54,500 |
| Expected Points | 159.62 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,300 | 25.29 | 2.72 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,700 | 19.12 | 2.48 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $7,100 | 18.64 | 2.63 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $6,200 | 17.21 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $6,200 | 17.21 | 2.78 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,300 | 25.29 | 2.72 |
| Brock Nelson | NJ | $4,800 | 12.90 | 2.69 |
| Matt Duchene | MTL | $5,800 | 15.29 | 2.64 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,700 | 20.81 | 2.70 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,600 | 20.65 | 2.40 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | ANA | $6,600 | 19.32 | 2.93 |
| Dustin Brown | VAN | $9,000 | 17.89 | 1.99 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $5,500 | 17.07 | 3.10 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $6,400 | 16.91 | 2.64 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $7,100 | 15.83 | 2.23 |
| Anders Lee | NJ | $6,200 | 15.55 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Foegele | WSH | $3,800 | 13.30 | 3.50 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $5,500 | 17.07 | 3.10 |
| Andrew Ladd | NJ | $3,100 | 9.58 | 3.09 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $4,900 | 14.60 | 2.98 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | ANA | $6,600 | 19.32 | 2.93 |
| Dominik Kahun | STL | $3,800 | 10.31 | 2.71 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,700 | 20.81 | 2.70 |
| Ryan Dzingel | MTL | $4,800 | 12.83 | 2.67 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,300 | 17.14 | 2.35 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,600 | 14.52 | 2.20 |
| Dennis Cholowski | TOR | $3,700 | 14.12 | 3.82 |
| Dougie Hamilton | WSH | $5,500 | 12.26 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Cholowski | TOR | $3,700 | 14.12 | 3.82 |
| Maxime Lajoie | MTL | $4,100 | 12.19 | 2.97 |
| Henri Jokiharju | STL | $3,600 | 10.64 | 2.96 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $4,300 | 12.16 | 2.83 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,600 | 18.89 | 2.20 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,800 | 18.16 | 2.06 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $7,400 | 17.88 | 2.42 |
| Cam Ward | STL | $7,400 | 17.07 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $7,400 | 17.88 | 2.42 |
| Cam Ward | STL | $7,400 | 17.07 | 2.31 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,600 | 18.89 | 2.20 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $7,700 | 16.52 | 2.15 |
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.