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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 | Nathan MacKinnon |
| C | Brock Nelson |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| W | Gabriel Landeskog |
| W | Anders Lee |
| W | Josh Bailey |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Brent Seabrook |
| G | Thomas Greiss |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 135.95 |
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 | 18.62 | 2.00 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,500 | 18.42 | 2.17 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,600 | 15.98 | 2.10 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,700 | 14.40 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valtteri Filppula | NJ | $3,700 | 9.21 | 2.49 |
| Brock Nelson | NJ | $5,700 | 13.26 | 2.33 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,500 | 18.42 | 2.17 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,700 | 14.40 | 2.15 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,100 | 18.94 | 3.10 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,400 | 17.70 | 2.11 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,500 | 15.96 | 2.13 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,800 | 15.32 | 1.96 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,600 | 14.48 | 2.19 |
| Anders Lee | NJ | $6,400 | 14.38 | 2.25 |
| Josh Bailey | NJ | $5,700 | 14.25 | 2.50 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $6,400 | 14.22 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,100 | 18.94 | 3.10 |
| Jesper Bratt | COL | $3,100 | 8.04 | 2.59 |
| Josh Bailey | NJ | $5,700 | 14.25 | 2.50 |
| Blake Coleman | COL | $3,500 | 8.62 | 2.46 |
| Alex Chiasson | ANA | $3,300 | 7.80 | 2.36 |
| Jason Zucker | NSH | $5,100 | 11.88 | 2.33 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $5,300 | 12.29 | 2.32 |
| Anders Lee | NJ | $6,400 | 14.38 | 2.25 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Dumba | NSH | $5,100 | 10.99 | 2.15 |
| Brent Seabrook | STL | $4,600 | 10.73 | 2.33 |
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $3,500 | 10.57 | 3.02 |
| Dougie Hamilton | WSH | $5,400 | 9.94 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $3,500 | 10.57 | 3.02 |
| Brent Seabrook | STL | $4,600 | 10.73 | 2.33 |
| Scott Mayfield | NJ | $3,800 | 8.19 | 2.16 |
| Kris Russell | ANA | $3,800 | 8.17 | 2.15 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $7,800 | 20.92 | 2.68 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $7,400 | 18.67 | 2.52 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,800 | 18.17 | 2.06 |
| Ryan Miller | LA | $7,600 | 17.83 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $7,800 | 20.92 | 2.68 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $7,400 | 18.67 | 2.52 |
| Ryan Miller | LA | $7,600 | 17.83 | 2.35 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $7,800 | 17.48 | 2.24 |
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.