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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 | Nathan MacKinnon |
| C | Auston Matthews |
| W | Ondrej Kase |
| W | Mike Hoffman |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| W | Frank Vatrano |
| D | Alex Pietrangelo |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| G | James Reimer |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 135.83 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $9,000 | 21.41 | 2.38 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,500 | 17.99 | 2.40 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,800 | 17.50 | 1.99 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,700 | 15.93 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,500 | 17.99 | 2.40 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $9,000 | 21.41 | 2.38 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $7,100 | 15.06 | 2.12 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $6,300 | 13.01 | 2.06 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $8,400 | 19.16 | 2.28 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,600 | 16.78 | 2.54 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $6,300 | 16.36 | 2.60 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,100 | 15.99 | 2.25 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,000 | 15.68 | 1.96 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $7,900 | 15.23 | 1.93 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,100 | 15.05 | 1.86 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,000 | 14.60 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $3,900 | 11.10 | 2.85 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $6,300 | 16.36 | 2.60 |
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $3,100 | 7.91 | 2.55 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,600 | 16.78 | 2.54 |
| Andreas Athanasiou | TOR | $5,000 | 12.38 | 2.48 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,000 | 14.60 | 2.43 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $4,600 | 10.90 | 2.37 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $8,400 | 19.16 | 2.28 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,900 | 14.47 | 2.10 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 14.02 | 1.95 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,900 | 13.93 | 2.36 |
| Keith Yandle | CHI | $5,500 | 12.10 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,900 | 13.93 | 2.36 |
| Ian Cole | FLA | $3,600 | 8.11 | 2.25 |
| Keith Yandle | CHI | $5,500 | 12.10 | 2.20 |
| Mike Green | TOR | $4,700 | 10.24 | 2.18 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $9,000 | 22.13 | 2.46 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,200 | 19.09 | 2.65 |
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $8,600 | 18.49 | 2.15 |
| David Rittich | CEN | $7,500 | 18.33 | 2.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,200 | 19.09 | 2.65 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $9,000 | 22.13 | 2.46 |
| David Rittich | CEN | $7,500 | 18.33 | 2.44 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,700 | 17.47 | 2.27 |
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.