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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 | Jack Eichel |
| C | Nathan MacKinnon |
| W | Jesper Bratt |
| W | Ondrej Kase |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| W | Mike Hoffman |
| D | Noah Hanifin |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| G | Curtis McElhinney |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 136.54 |
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 | 21.78 | 2.42 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,400 | 16.35 | 2.21 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,400 | 15.25 | 2.06 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,800 | 14.65 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Wallmark | WSH | $3,200 | 7.89 | 2.46 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $9,000 | 21.78 | 2.42 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,400 | 16.35 | 2.21 |
| Carl Soderberg | FLA | $4,300 | 9.29 | 2.16 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $8,400 | 18.81 | 2.24 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 18.67 | 2.12 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $7,100 | 16.89 | 2.38 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $6,600 | 16.46 | 2.49 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,100 | 15.95 | 2.25 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,800 | 15.75 | 2.02 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,000 | 14.91 | 1.86 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | CHI | $6,900 | 14.41 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Bratt | COL | $3,600 | 9.73 | 2.70 |
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $3,800 | 10.23 | 2.69 |
| Jordan Martinook | WSH | $3,500 | 8.81 | 2.52 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $6,600 | 16.46 | 2.49 |
| Nick Ritchie | LA | $3,500 | 8.65 | 2.47 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $7,100 | 16.89 | 2.38 |
| Blake Coleman | COL | $4,000 | 9.48 | 2.37 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | WSH | $3,600 | 8.40 | 2.33 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,900 | 14.78 | 2.14 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,900 | 14.54 | 2.46 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,500 | 11.50 | 2.09 |
| Keith Yandle | CHI | $5,500 | 11.43 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,900 | 14.54 | 2.46 |
| Michal Kempny | DAL | $3,600 | 8.22 | 2.28 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | BUF | $4,700 | 10.39 | 2.21 |
| Matt Niskanen | DAL | $4,200 | 9.16 | 2.18 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $7,500 | 22.09 | 2.94 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,600 | 19.79 | 2.30 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $8,800 | 19.77 | 2.25 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,500 | 19.49 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $7,500 | 22.09 | 2.94 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,500 | 19.49 | 2.60 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,200 | 16.97 | 2.36 |
| Calvin Petersen | VAN | $7,400 | 17.05 | 2.30 |
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.