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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.
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $13,500 | 20.56 | 1.52 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $10,000 | 18.00 | 1.80 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $10,500 | 15.00 | 1.43 |
| Joe Thornton | ATL | $8,000 | 7.35 | 0.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $10,000 | 18.00 | 1.80 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $13,500 | 20.56 | 1.52 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $10,500 | 15.00 | 1.43 |
| Antti Suomela | ATL | $6,500 | 6.98 | 1.07 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $12,000 | 18.83 | 1.57 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $8,500 | 17.00 | 2.00 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $9,500 | 16.52 | 1.74 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $7,500 | 15.61 | 2.08 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | ANA | $11,500 | 13.10 | 1.14 |
| Joonas Donskoi | ATL | $7,500 | 10.91 | 1.45 |
| Drake Caggiula | ANA | $7,500 | 10.56 | 1.41 |
| Alex Chiasson | ANA | $7,500 | 8.30 | 1.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $7,500 | 15.61 | 2.08 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $8,500 | 17.00 | 2.00 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $9,500 | 16.52 | 1.74 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $12,000 | 18.83 | 1.57 |
| Joonas Donskoi | ATL | $7,500 | 10.91 | 1.45 |
| Drake Caggiula | ANA | $7,500 | 10.56 | 1.41 |
| Marcus Sorensen | ATL | $7,000 | 8.02 | 1.15 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | ANA | $11,500 | 13.10 | 1.14 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $10,000 | 15.80 | 1.58 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $8,500 | 12.82 | 1.51 |
| Oscar Klefbom | ANA | $9,000 | 8.90 | 0.99 |
| Darnell Nurse | ANA | $8,000 | 8.64 | 1.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $10,000 | 15.80 | 1.58 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $8,500 | 12.82 | 1.51 |
| Kris Russell | ANA | $7,000 | 8.42 | 1.20 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $7,000 | 7.80 | 1.11 |
Goalies
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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.