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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 | Colin White |
| C | Auston Matthews |
| W | Brady Tkachuk |
| W | Elias Lindholm |
| W | Jonathan Huberdeau |
| W | Mark Stone |
| D | Seth Jones |
| D | Michal Kempny |
| G | Jaroslav Halak |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 166.92 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,600 | 27.05 | 3.15 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,800 | 25.74 | 2.93 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $9,100 | 23.78 | 2.61 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,700 | 20.63 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,600 | 27.05 | 3.15 |
| Colin White | MTL | $4,100 | 12.79 | 3.12 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,800 | 25.74 | 2.93 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | TB | $6,200 | 17.80 | 2.87 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,000 | 22.75 | 2.53 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,300 | 22.10 | 3.03 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $8,600 | 21.45 | 2.49 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 21.28 | 2.42 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,400 | 20.75 | 2.47 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $6,700 | 20.68 | 3.09 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $6,400 | 20.64 | 3.23 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,000 | 20.10 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady Tkachuk | MTL | $4,800 | 15.89 | 3.31 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $6,400 | 20.64 | 3.23 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $6,700 | 20.68 | 3.09 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,300 | 22.10 | 3.03 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,600 | 19.58 | 2.97 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $6,000 | 17.41 | 2.90 |
| Jason Pominville | BUF | $4,400 | 12.75 | 2.90 |
| Drake Batherson | MTL | $3,700 | 10.69 | 2.89 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,800 | 17.52 | 2.58 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $5,800 | 16.91 | 2.92 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,900 | 16.05 | 2.33 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,500 | 15.79 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $5,800 | 16.91 | 2.92 |
| Michal Kempny | DAL | $3,600 | 10.39 | 2.89 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,500 | 15.79 | 2.87 |
| Ryan Murray | TB | $3,800 | 10.64 | 2.80 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $8,600 | 24.11 | 2.80 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $9,400 | 23.47 | 2.50 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $7,800 | 21.48 | 2.75 |
| Louis Domingue | DET | $8,600 | 18.61 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $8,600 | 24.11 | 2.80 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $7,800 | 21.48 | 2.75 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $9,400 | 23.47 | 2.50 |
| Linus Ullmark | BUF | $7,600 | 17.21 | 2.26 |
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.