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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 | Dylan Larkin |
| C | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins |
| W | Andrei Svechnikov |
| W | Leon Draisaitl |
| W | Kyle Connor |
| W | Gabriel Landeskog |
| D | Thomas Chabot |
| D | Dustin Byfuglien |
| G | Adin Hill |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 159.23 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,800 | 23.08 | 2.62 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,200 | 22.42 | 2.44 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $8,600 | 21.87 | 2.54 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,700 | 18.68 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | ANA | $5,500 | 16.27 | 2.96 |
| Travis Boyd | DAL | $3,000 | 8.46 | 2.82 |
| Carl Soderberg | FLA | $4,400 | 12.10 | 2.75 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $6,700 | 18.36 | 2.74 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $9,000 | 23.88 | 2.65 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $8,300 | 21.94 | 2.64 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $8,300 | 21.84 | 2.63 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,200 | 20.74 | 2.88 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,500 | 20.73 | 2.76 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,600 | 20.63 | 2.71 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,200 | 20.18 | 2.80 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,000 | 20.16 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Svechnikov | WSH | $3,600 | 11.46 | 3.18 |
| Brady Tkachuk | MTL | $4,500 | 13.69 | 3.04 |
| Alex Chiasson | ANA | $4,300 | 12.84 | 2.99 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,500 | 16.35 | 2.97 |
| Jesper Bratt | COL | $3,700 | 10.79 | 2.92 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,200 | 20.74 | 2.88 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $5,300 | 14.95 | 2.82 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,200 | 20.18 | 2.80 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,800 | 16.13 | 2.78 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $5,300 | 16.13 | 3.04 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,700 | 15.64 | 2.33 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,700 | 15.27 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $5,300 | 16.13 | 3.04 |
| Darnell Nurse | ANA | $4,000 | 11.69 | 2.92 |
| Michal Kempny | DAL | $3,800 | 10.76 | 2.83 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,800 | 16.13 | 2.78 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adin Hill | ARZ | $8,100 | 23.61 | 2.91 |
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $8,400 | 22.32 | 2.66 |
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $7,700 | 21.02 | 2.73 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,900 | 20.83 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adin Hill | ARZ | $8,100 | 23.61 | 2.91 |
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $7,700 | 21.02 | 2.73 |
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $8,400 | 22.32 | 2.66 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $7,700 | 18.80 | 2.44 |
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.