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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 | Auston Matthews |
| W | Andrew Shaw |
| W | Andreas Johnsson |
| W | Kyle Connor |
| W | Cam Atkinson |
| D | Seth Jones |
| D | Shea Weber |
| G | Laurent Brossoit |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 143.68 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,500 | 22.23 | 2.62 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,800 | 19.95 | 2.27 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,200 | 18.72 | 2.03 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $8,400 | 18.31 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,500 | 22.23 | 2.62 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | TB | $5,600 | 13.46 | 2.40 |
| Bo Horvat | WPG | $5,600 | 13.32 | 2.38 |
| Carl Soderberg | FLA | $4,400 | 10.31 | 2.34 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,900 | 19.61 | 2.20 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,100 | 18.32 | 2.58 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $8,300 | 18.15 | 2.19 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $8,400 | 17.18 | 2.04 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,600 | 17.10 | 2.25 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,200 | 17.08 | 2.08 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $7,000 | 16.06 | 2.29 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $6,500 | 15.56 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Shaw | CAR | $3,700 | 10.56 | 2.85 |
| Andreas Johnsson | OTT | $3,600 | 9.53 | 2.65 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,100 | 18.32 | 2.58 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | CGY | $3,100 | 7.92 | 2.55 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,200 | 12.91 | 2.48 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $6,500 | 15.56 | 2.39 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $7,000 | 16.06 | 2.29 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $5,900 | 13.34 | 2.26 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,800 | 14.47 | 2.13 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,400 | 14.18 | 2.22 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,700 | 13.75 | 2.41 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $6,000 | 13.29 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michal Kempny | DAL | $3,600 | 9.46 | 2.63 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,700 | 13.75 | 2.41 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,700 | 13.24 | 2.32 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $5,600 | 12.87 | 2.30 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $7,700 | 25.20 | 3.27 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,900 | 22.08 | 2.48 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $9,000 | 21.77 | 2.42 |
| Linus Ullmark | BUF | $7,700 | 18.64 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $7,700 | 25.20 | 3.27 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,900 | 22.08 | 2.48 |
| Cal Petersen | VAN | $7,500 | 18.42 | 2.46 |
| Linus Ullmark | BUF | $7,700 | 18.64 | 2.42 |
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.