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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 | Sebastian Aho |
| C | Nathan MacKinnon |
| W | Gabriel Landeskog |
| W | Richard Panik |
| W | Micheal Ferland |
| W | Mikko Rantanen |
| D | Tyson Barrie |
| D | Alex Goligoski |
| G | Philipp Grubauer |
| Salary | $54,700 |
| Expected Points | 126.93 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,900 | 19.83 | 2.23 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $13,000 | 17.72 | 1.36 |
| Vincent Trocheck | CHI | $11,500 | 14.36 | 1.25 |
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $6,700 | 13.81 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Galchenyuk | ARZ | $5,100 | 11.68 | 2.29 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,900 | 19.83 | 2.23 |
| Elias Pettersson | WPG | $5,300 | 11.77 | 2.22 |
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $6,700 | 13.81 | 2.06 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $11,000 | 18.33 | 1.67 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,800 | 17.59 | 2.59 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | CHI | $10,500 | 17.12 | 1.63 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,400 | 16.99 | 2.30 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $9,500 | 14.10 | 1.48 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $12,000 | 13.06 | 1.09 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $10,500 | 12.61 | 1.20 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $8,500 | 12.41 | 1.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,800 | 17.59 | 2.59 |
| Richard Panik | ARZ | $3,500 | 8.60 | 2.46 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,400 | 16.99 | 2.30 |
| Michael Grabner | ARZ | $3,300 | 7.49 | 2.27 |
| Micheal Ferland | WSH | $5,200 | 11.75 | 2.26 |
| Matt Calvert | FLA | $3,200 | 7.16 | 2.24 |
| Jake Virtanen | WPG | $3,600 | 7.97 | 2.21 |
| Brendan Gaunce | WPG | $3,000 | 6.21 | 2.07 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $9,500 | 15.76 | 1.66 |
| Keith Yandle | CHI | $9,000 | 14.13 | 1.57 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $6,000 | 10.20 | 1.70 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,100 | 10.15 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Goligoski | ARZ | $3,800 | 8.46 | 2.23 |
| Ian Cole | FLA | $3,700 | 8.21 | 2.22 |
| Jordan Oesterle | ARZ | $3,500 | 7.25 | 2.07 |
| Erik Johnson | FLA | $4,600 | 9.24 | 2.01 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $7,300 | 19.75 | 2.70 |
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $7,700 | 19.13 | 2.48 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $7,600 | 17.23 | 2.27 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $7,200 | 13.93 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $7,300 | 19.75 | 2.70 |
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $7,700 | 19.13 | 2.48 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $7,600 | 17.23 | 2.27 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $7,200 | 13.93 | 1.93 |
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.