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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 | Jack Eichel |
| W | Jason Pominville |
| W | Artemi Panarin |
| W | J.T. Miller |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| D | Thomas Chabot |
| D | Seth Jones |
| G | Louis Domingue |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 131.02 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,400 | 17.67 | 2.39 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $6,700 | 14.62 | 2.18 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $6,700 | 14.46 | 2.16 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,700 | 13.65 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,400 | 17.67 | 2.39 |
| Chris Tierney | MTL | $4,400 | 10.13 | 2.30 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $6,700 | 14.62 | 2.18 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $6,700 | 14.46 | 2.16 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,700 | 16.27 | 2.11 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $6,600 | 15.54 | 2.35 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,900 | 14.95 | 1.89 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,800 | 14.23 | 2.09 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $7,200 | 12.79 | 1.78 |
| Jason Pominville | BUF | $4,600 | 12.73 | 2.77 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $5,900 | 12.25 | 2.08 |
| Mats Zuccarello | NYI | $6,300 | 11.54 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Pominville | BUF | $4,600 | 12.73 | 2.77 |
| Anthony Duclair | TB | $3,700 | 9.02 | 2.44 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $6,600 | 15.54 | 2.35 |
| J.T. Miller | DET | $4,600 | 10.44 | 2.27 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,700 | 16.27 | 2.11 |
| Yanni Gourde | DET | $5,400 | 11.32 | 2.10 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,800 | 14.23 | 2.09 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $5,900 | 12.25 | 2.08 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,200 | 12.56 | 2.41 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $4,500 | 12.27 | 2.73 |
| Zach Werenski | TB | $5,500 | 10.97 | 1.99 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | BUF | $4,600 | 10.15 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $4,500 | 12.27 | 2.73 |
| Maxime Lajoie | MTL | $3,900 | 10.02 | 2.57 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,200 | 12.56 | 2.41 |
| Tony DeAngelo | NYI | $3,500 | 8.35 | 2.38 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $8,500 | 20.02 | 2.36 |
| Louis Domingue | DET | $7,500 | 18.92 | 2.52 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $7,700 | 17.24 | 2.24 |
| Craig Anderson | MTL | $7,600 | 15.21 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Domingue | DET | $7,500 | 18.92 | 2.52 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,500 | 20.02 | 2.36 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $7,700 | 17.24 | 2.24 |
| Craig Anderson | MTL | $7,600 | 15.21 | 2.00 |
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.