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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 | Connor McDavid |
| C | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins |
| W | Elias Lindholm |
| W | Leon Draisaitl |
| W | Matthew Tkachuk |
| W | Richard Panik |
| D | Jakob Chychrun |
| D | Alex Goligoski |
| G | Pekka Rinne |
| Salary | $54,700 |
| Expected Points | 129.41 |
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 | 19.76 | 2.12 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $7,200 | 16.04 | 2.23 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,800 | 15.68 | 2.01 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,900 | 13.94 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | ANA | $5,800 | 13.51 | 2.33 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $7,200 | 16.04 | 2.23 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,300 | 19.76 | 2.12 |
| Nick Bonino | CGY | $3,800 | 7.77 | 2.04 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,500 | 15.98 | 1.88 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,600 | 15.72 | 2.07 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,900 | 15.44 | 1.95 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,800 | 15.09 | 2.22 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,000 | 15.05 | 1.88 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,400 | 14.63 | 2.29 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $6,500 | 14.21 | 2.19 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $6,500 | 13.71 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Panik | ARZ | $3,300 | 8.52 | 2.58 |
| Michael Grabner | ARZ | $3,600 | 9.11 | 2.53 |
| Blake Coleman | COL | $3,800 | 9.61 | 2.53 |
| Austin Watson | CGY | $3,000 | 7.35 | 2.45 |
| Alex Chiasson | ANA | $3,400 | 8.26 | 2.43 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,400 | 14.63 | 2.29 |
| Sam Bennett | CEN | $3,300 | 7.53 | 2.28 |
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $4,000 | 9.00 | 2.25 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,800 | 13.36 | 2.30 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,500 | 12.59 | 1.94 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,300 | 11.18 | 1.77 |
| Ryan McDonagh | DET | $4,800 | 11.17 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Chychrun | ARZ | $3,500 | 10.27 | 2.93 |
| Alex Goligoski | ARZ | $3,900 | 10.38 | 2.66 |
| Ryan McDonagh | DET | $4,800 | 11.17 | 2.33 |
| Travis Hamonic | CEN | $4,000 | 9.25 | 2.31 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $9,200 | 23.04 | 2.50 |
| Louis Domingue | DET | $8,500 | 21.54 | 2.53 |
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $8,000 | 20.50 | 2.56 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $7,700 | 15.80 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $8,000 | 20.50 | 2.56 |
| Louis Domingue | DET | $8,500 | 21.54 | 2.53 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $9,200 | 23.04 | 2.50 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $7,700 | 15.80 | 2.05 |
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.