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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 O’Reilly |
| W | Pontus Aberg |
| W | Alex Chiasson |
| W | Leon Draisaitl |
| W | Timo Meier |
| D | Oscar Klefbom |
| D | Hampus Lindholm |
| G | John Gibson |
| Salary | $54,500 |
| Expected Points | 142.11 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,100 | 19.32 | 2.12 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $6,900 | 18.77 | 2.72 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $7,900 | 18.21 | 2.31 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | LA | $7,100 | 16.93 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $6,900 | 18.77 | 2.72 |
| David Kampf | STL | $3,000 | 8.03 | 2.68 |
| Lucas Wallmark | WSH | $3,200 | 7.91 | 2.47 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | LA | $7,100 | 16.93 | 2.38 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,600 | 16.76 | 2.99 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,200 | 16.74 | 2.04 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,800 | 15.77 | 2.32 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,300 | 14.38 | 1.73 |
| Pontus Aberg | LA | $3,700 | 14.00 | 3.78 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $7,300 | 13.77 | 1.89 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $5,300 | 13.15 | 2.48 |
| Brandon Saad | STL | $5,200 | 11.63 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontus Aberg | LA | $3,700 | 14.00 | 3.78 |
| Alex Chiasson | ANA | $3,600 | 10.81 | 3.00 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,600 | 16.76 | 2.99 |
| Nick Ritchie | LA | $3,500 | 10.15 | 2.90 |
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $3,900 | 10.95 | 2.81 |
| Jordan Martinook | WSH | $3,400 | 8.73 | 2.57 |
| Zach Sanford | EDM | $3,400 | 8.74 | 2.57 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $5,300 | 13.15 | 2.48 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,400 | 15.02 | 2.03 |
| Oscar Klefbom | ANA | $5,600 | 13.21 | 2.36 |
| Hampus Lindholm | LA | $4,600 | 12.62 | 2.74 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $6,800 | 11.77 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampus Lindholm | LA | $4,600 | 12.62 | 2.74 |
| Oscar Klefbom | ANA | $5,600 | 13.21 | 2.36 |
| Vince Dunn | EDM | $3,600 | 8.12 | 2.26 |
| Brandon Montour | LA | $4,400 | 9.73 | 2.21 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $8,600 | 20.85 | 2.42 |
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $7,700 | 17.93 | 2.33 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,300 | 15.88 | 1.91 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,800 | 14.25 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $8,600 | 20.85 | 2.42 |
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $7,700 | 17.93 | 2.33 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,300 | 15.88 | 1.91 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,800 | 14.25 | 1.83 |
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.