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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 | Mikael Backlund |
| C | Elias Pettersson |
| W | Mikael Granlund |
| W | Mitchell Marner |
| W | Jason Zucker |
| W | Zach Parise |
| D | Matt Dumba |
| D | Morgan Rielly |
| G | Devan Dubnyk |
| Salary | $54,500 |
| Expected Points | 125.35 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | OTT | $8,200 | 17.30 | 2.11 |
| Eric Staal | NSH | $6,900 | 13.13 | 1.90 |
| Mikael Backlund | CEN | $5,100 | 12.97 | 2.54 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,100 | 12.77 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikael Backlund | CEN | $5,100 | 12.97 | 2.54 |
| Elias Pettersson | WPG | $5,300 | 11.84 | 2.23 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $8,200 | 17.30 | 2.11 |
| Brandon Sutter | WPG | $3,800 | 7.50 | 1.97 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Parise | NSH | $6,600 | 15.73 | 2.38 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,800 | 14.38 | 1.84 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,800 | 14.23 | 2.09 |
| Mikael Granlund | NSH | $6,300 | 12.85 | 2.04 |
| Jason Zucker | NSH | $5,700 | 11.98 | 2.10 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,300 | 11.25 | 1.78 |
| Patrick Marleau | OTT | $5,700 | 10.62 | 1.86 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $5,800 | 10.32 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Parise | NSH | $6,600 | 15.73 | 2.38 |
| Jason Zucker | NSH | $5,700 | 11.98 | 2.10 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,800 | 14.23 | 2.09 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | OTT | $4,100 | 8.36 | 2.04 |
| Mikael Granlund | NSH | $6,300 | 12.85 | 2.04 |
| Nikolay Goldobin | WPG | $3,600 | 6.97 | 1.93 |
| Zach Hyman | OTT | $4,500 | 8.49 | 1.89 |
| Patrick Marleau | OTT | $5,700 | 10.62 | 1.86 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $5,500 | 12.77 | 2.32 |
| Ryan Suter | NSH | $5,400 | 12.36 | 2.29 |
| Matt Dumba | NSH | $4,600 | 10.93 | 2.38 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,400 | 10.81 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Dumba | NSH | $4,600 | 10.93 | 2.38 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $5,500 | 12.77 | 2.32 |
| Ryan Suter | NSH | $5,400 | 12.36 | 2.29 |
| Jonas Brodin | NSH | $3,700 | 7.74 | 2.09 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,600 | 22.05 | 2.56 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,000 | 18.71 | 2.34 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $7,600 | 16.36 | 2.15 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,600 | 11.51 | 1.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,600 | 22.05 | 2.56 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,000 | 18.71 | 2.34 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $7,600 | 16.36 | 2.15 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,600 | 11.51 | 1.51 |
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.