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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 | Ryan O’Reilly |
| C | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| W | Gabriel Landeskog |
| W | Timo Meier |
| W | Zach Sanford |
| D | Tony DeAngelo |
| D | Seth Jones |
| G | Jimmy Howard |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 161.47 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,700 | 23.28 | 2.68 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $6,600 | 21.77 | 3.30 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,700 | 20.63 | 2.68 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $8,100 | 19.29 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $6,600 | 21.77 | 3.30 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $6,300 | 18.76 | 2.98 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,700 | 20.63 | 2.68 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,700 | 23.28 | 2.68 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $9,000 | 22.35 | 2.48 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,900 | 20.35 | 2.95 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,400 | 19.61 | 2.65 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,900 | 19.47 | 2.46 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,600 | 19.32 | 2.54 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $7,200 | 19.24 | 2.67 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,700 | 17.86 | 2.32 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,600 | 17.79 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Sanford | EDM | $3,500 | 11.36 | 3.25 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,600 | 17.79 | 3.18 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,900 | 20.35 | 2.95 |
| Anthony Duclair | TB | $3,800 | 10.82 | 2.85 |
| Sheldon Dries | FLA | $3,400 | 9.18 | 2.70 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $7,200 | 19.24 | 2.67 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,400 | 19.61 | 2.65 |
| Robby Fabbri | EDM | $3,400 | 9.00 | 2.65 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,300 | 17.79 | 2.44 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,400 | 17.39 | 3.22 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,800 | 16.95 | 2.92 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,000 | 16.15 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony DeAngelo | NYI | $3,700 | 12.08 | 3.26 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,400 | 17.39 | 3.22 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,800 | 16.95 | 2.92 |
| Ian Cole | FLA | $3,800 | 10.27 | 2.70 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $8,100 | 20.49 | 2.53 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,500 | 20.33 | 2.39 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,400 | 19.85 | 2.36 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,100 | 19.47 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $8,100 | 20.49 | 2.53 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $7,800 | 19.16 | 2.46 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,100 | 19.47 | 2.40 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,500 | 20.33 | 2.39 |
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.