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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 | John Tavares |
| C | Nathan MacKinnon |
| W | Ondrej Kase |
| W | Mike Hoffman |
| W | Kyle Connor |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Thomas Chabot |
| G | Keith Kinkaid |
| Salary | $54,700 |
| Expected Points | 137.85 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,600 | 19.88 | 2.31 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $8,500 | 19.11 | 2.25 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $8,100 | 16.98 | 2.10 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,500 | 16.91 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Pettersson | WPG | $5,900 | 13.88 | 2.35 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $7,000 | 16.28 | 2.33 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,600 | 19.88 | 2.31 |
| Chris Tierney | MTL | $4,500 | 10.28 | 2.28 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 18.67 | 2.12 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,400 | 18.67 | 2.22 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,500 | 17.78 | 2.09 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $7,600 | 17.33 | 2.28 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,600 | 17.20 | 2.26 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,200 | 16.89 | 2.72 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,700 | 16.73 | 2.17 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,800 | 16.63 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $3,000 | 9.48 | 3.16 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,200 | 16.89 | 2.72 |
| Drake Batherson | MTL | $3,200 | 8.50 | 2.65 |
| Michael Grabner | ARZ | $3,300 | 8.62 | 2.61 |
| Jesper Bratt | COL | $3,400 | 8.74 | 2.57 |
| Andreas Athanasiou | TOR | $5,000 | 12.76 | 2.55 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,700 | 14.28 | 2.50 |
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $3,200 | 7.91 | 2.47 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,600 | 15.54 | 2.35 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,700 | 15.08 | 2.25 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,800 | 14.24 | 2.45 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $5,100 | 13.49 | 2.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $3,500 | 9.78 | 2.80 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $5,100 | 13.49 | 2.64 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,800 | 14.24 | 2.45 |
| Jeff Petry | CAR | $4,500 | 10.95 | 2.43 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $9,200 | 21.21 | 2.30 |
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $7,900 | 19.77 | 2.50 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,800 | 19.38 | 2.20 |
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $8,500 | 19.15 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $7,900 | 19.77 | 2.50 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $9,200 | 21.21 | 2.30 |
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $8,500 | 19.15 | 2.25 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $7,400 | 16.37 | 2.21 |
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.