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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 | Mika Zibanejad |
| C | Nathan MacKinnon |
| W | Tom Wilson |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| W | Andreas Athanasiou |
| W | Chris Kreider |
| D | Neal Pionk |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| G | Alexandar Georgiev |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 146.73 |
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 | 20.26 | 2.36 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $7,200 | 16.88 | 2.34 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $8,500 | 16.87 | 1.98 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,400 | 16.70 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,600 | 20.26 | 2.36 |
| Lars Eller | DAL | $4,300 | 10.09 | 2.35 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $7,200 | 16.88 | 2.34 |
| Lucas Wallmark | WSH | $3,200 | 7.46 | 2.33 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 21.85 | 2.48 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,800 | 18.12 | 2.32 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,400 | 17.71 | 2.11 |
| Chris Kreider | NYI | $6,500 | 17.30 | 2.66 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $6,800 | 17.00 | 2.50 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,300 | 16.58 | 2.00 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,900 | 16.57 | 2.40 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,200 | 16.53 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $4,900 | 13.91 | 2.84 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,200 | 16.53 | 2.67 |
| Chris Kreider | NYI | $6,500 | 17.30 | 2.66 |
| Andreas Athanasiou | TOR | $5,100 | 13.47 | 2.64 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $6,800 | 17.00 | 2.50 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 21.85 | 2.48 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $6,200 | 15.18 | 2.45 |
| Jakub Vrana | DAL | $4,000 | 9.74 | 2.44 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,700 | 16.05 | 2.40 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 14.58 | 2.03 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,600 | 13.90 | 2.11 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,300 | 13.41 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neal Pionk | NYI | $4,600 | 13.00 | 2.83 |
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $3,500 | 9.73 | 2.78 |
| Michal Kempny | DAL | $3,600 | 9.25 | 2.57 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,700 | 16.05 | 2.40 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandar Georgiev | NYI | $7,700 | 25.18 | 3.27 |
| Garret Sparks | OTT | $7,400 | 21.53 | 2.91 |
| Linus Ullmark | BUF | $7,600 | 20.40 | 2.68 |
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $7,400 | 19.73 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandar Georgiev | NYI | $7,700 | 25.18 | 3.27 |
| Garret Sparks | OTT | $7,400 | 21.53 | 2.91 |
| Linus Ullmark | BUF | $7,600 | 20.40 | 2.68 |
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $7,400 | 19.73 | 2.67 |
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.