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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 | Brayden Point |
| W | Austin Watson |
| W | Alex Chiasson |
| W | Taylor Hall |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| D | Gavin Bayreuther |
| D | Oscar Klefbom |
| G | Pekka Rinne |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 149.94 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden Point | DET | $7,900 | 21.07 | 2.67 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,700 | 19.41 | 2.52 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,000 | 17.45 | 2.18 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,800 | 15.46 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden Point | DET | $7,900 | 21.07 | 2.67 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,700 | 19.41 | 2.52 |
| Brian Boyle | COL | $3,600 | 8.96 | 2.49 |
| Nico Hischier | COL | $5,500 | 13.63 | 2.48 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,900 | 21.82 | 2.45 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $8,000 | 20.62 | 2.58 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,600 | 19.68 | 2.98 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $7,200 | 19.42 | 2.70 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,700 | 16.55 | 2.47 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,600 | 15.83 | 2.08 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $6,300 | 13.92 | 2.21 |
| Sam Reinhart | BUF | $5,700 | 13.82 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Watson | CGY | $3,400 | 11.23 | 3.30 |
| Alex Chiasson | ANA | $3,600 | 11.28 | 3.13 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,600 | 19.68 | 2.98 |
| Blake Coleman | COL | $4,100 | 11.83 | 2.89 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $7,200 | 19.42 | 2.70 |
| Marcus Johansson | COL | $3,700 | 9.91 | 2.68 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $8,000 | 20.62 | 2.58 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,700 | 16.55 | 2.47 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,500 | 15.37 | 2.36 |
| Oscar Klefbom | ANA | $4,900 | 13.78 | 2.81 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,600 | 13.46 | 2.04 |
| Ryan McDonagh | DET | $5,000 | 11.44 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar Klefbom | ANA | $4,900 | 13.78 | 2.81 |
| Gavin Bayreuther | SJ | $3,600 | 10.04 | 2.79 |
| Zach Bogosian | BUF | $3,500 | 8.41 | 2.40 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,500 | 15.37 | 2.36 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $9,100 | 22.83 | 2.51 |
| Carter Hutton | BUF | $8,600 | 18.94 | 2.20 |
| Anton Khudobin | SJ | $8,100 | 18.91 | 2.33 |
| Mikko Koskinen | ANA | $8,200 | 17.30 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $9,100 | 22.83 | 2.51 |
| Anton Khudobin | SJ | $8,100 | 18.91 | 2.33 |
| Carter Hutton | BUF | $8,600 | 18.94 | 2.20 |
| Mikko Koskinen | ANA | $8,200 | 17.30 | 2.11 |
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.