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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 | Pierre-Luc Dubois |
| W | Drake Batherson |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| W | Mike Hoffman |
| W | Cam Atkinson |
| D | Neal Pionk |
| D | Thomas Chabot |
| G | Antti Raanta |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 177.38 |
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 | 23.31 | 2.71 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $8,500 | 22.96 | 2.70 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,300 | 22.16 | 2.38 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,400 | 21.25 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | TB | $5,900 | 18.24 | 3.09 |
| Matt Duchene | MTL | $6,600 | 18.52 | 2.81 |
| Zack Smith | MTL | $3,400 | 9.45 | 2.78 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,600 | 23.31 | 2.71 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,400 | 23.88 | 2.84 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,200 | 23.55 | 3.80 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,900 | 22.48 | 3.26 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,800 | 21.09 | 2.70 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 20.57 | 2.34 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $7,600 | 20.40 | 2.68 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,800 | 19.80 | 2.54 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $6,500 | 19.73 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Batherson | MTL | $3,500 | 14.34 | 4.10 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,200 | 23.55 | 3.80 |
| Austin Watson | CGY | $3,000 | 10.08 | 3.36 |
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $3,700 | 12.43 | 3.36 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,900 | 22.48 | 3.26 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,800 | 18.50 | 3.19 |
| Andrew Shaw | CAR | $3,800 | 11.77 | 3.10 |
| Blake Coleman | COL | $3,800 | 11.78 | 3.10 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,600 | 17.85 | 2.70 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,700 | 17.57 | 2.62 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 16.97 | 2.36 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $5,100 | 16.64 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $5,100 | 16.64 | 3.26 |
| Matt Dumba | NSH | $5,500 | 15.59 | 2.83 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,100 | 14.37 | 2.82 |
| Neal Pionk | NYI | $4,600 | 12.89 | 2.80 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $8,000 | 27.25 | 3.41 |
| David Rittich | CEN | $7,600 | 22.74 | 2.99 |
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $7,900 | 22.66 | 2.87 |
| Louis Domingue | DET | $8,000 | 22.37 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $8,000 | 27.25 | 3.41 |
| David Rittich | CEN | $7,600 | 22.74 | 2.99 |
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $7,900 | 22.66 | 2.87 |
| Louis Domingue | DET | $8,000 | 22.37 | 2.80 |
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.