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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 | Brayden Point |
| C | Dylan Larkin |
| W | Blake Coleman |
| W | Kyle Palmieri |
| W | Taylor Hall |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| D | Damon Severson |
| D | Thomas Chabot |
| G | Devan Dubnyk |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 157.48 |
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 | 19.61 | 2.11 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $6,600 | 16.81 | 2.55 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,500 | 16.79 | 1.97 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $6,100 | 16.42 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $6,100 | 16.42 | 2.69 |
| Colin White | MTL | $3,200 | 8.45 | 2.64 |
| Travis Zajac | COL | $4,700 | 12.29 | 2.61 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,200 | 15.97 | 2.58 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,800 | 21.74 | 2.79 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $6,300 | 20.55 | 3.26 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $6,600 | 18.98 | 2.88 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,500 | 18.18 | 2.14 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,800 | 17.70 | 2.27 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,400 | 17.17 | 2.32 |
| Mikael Granlund | NSH | $6,800 | 16.82 | 2.47 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,200 | 15.80 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Coleman | COL | $3,500 | 11.94 | 3.41 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $6,300 | 20.55 | 3.26 |
| Andreas Athanasiou | TOR | $4,800 | 15.35 | 3.20 |
| Brady Tkachuk | MTL | $3,900 | 11.88 | 3.05 |
| Jason Zucker | NSH | $5,100 | 15.22 | 2.98 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $6,600 | 18.98 | 2.88 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,800 | 21.74 | 2.79 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $4,200 | 11.45 | 2.73 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $4,900 | 15.18 | 3.10 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 14.84 | 2.06 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,600 | 13.86 | 2.47 |
| Matt Dumba | NSH | $5,100 | 13.52 | 2.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $4,900 | 15.18 | 3.10 |
| Matt Dumba | NSH | $5,100 | 13.52 | 2.65 |
| Damon Severson | COL | $4,100 | 10.78 | 2.63 |
| Mike Green | TOR | $4,600 | 11.81 | 2.57 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $9,000 | 25.08 | 2.79 |
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $7,900 | 22.31 | 2.82 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $9,100 | 21.11 | 2.32 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $7,700 | 18.79 | 2.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $7,900 | 22.31 | 2.82 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $9,000 | 25.08 | 2.79 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $7,700 | 18.79 | 2.44 |
| Linus Ullmark | BUF | $7,600 | 18.20 | 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.