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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 | Auston Matthews |
| C | Elias Pettersson |
| W | Andrew Shaw |
| W | Ondrej Kase |
| W | Cam Atkinson |
| W | Jonathan Drouin |
| D | Seth Jones |
| D | Thomas Chabot |
| G | Thomas Greiss |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 170.37 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,400 | 25.29 | 3.01 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,800 | 23.89 | 2.71 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,800 | 22.91 | 2.94 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,800 | 20.79 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Hanzal | SJ | $3,500 | 12.22 | 3.49 |
| Travis Boyd | DAL | $3,000 | 9.37 | 3.12 |
| Elias Pettersson | WPG | $6,200 | 18.94 | 3.05 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,400 | 25.29 | 3.01 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $9,000 | 25.34 | 2.82 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $8,300 | 22.93 | 2.76 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,100 | 21.28 | 3.00 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,200 | 20.77 | 2.88 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $7,100 | 20.46 | 2.88 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,500 | 20.40 | 2.72 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,300 | 19.04 | 2.29 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $6,300 | 18.88 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Shaw | CAR | $3,800 | 15.71 | 4.13 |
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $4,400 | 17.59 | 4.00 |
| Colton Sissons | CGY | $3,600 | 11.44 | 3.18 |
| Pontus Aberg | LA | $3,800 | 11.98 | 3.15 |
| Andreas Johnsson | OTT | $3,600 | 11.16 | 3.10 |
| Jonathan Drouin | CAR | $5,700 | 17.58 | 3.08 |
| Nikolay Goldobin | WPG | $4,000 | 12.28 | 3.07 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,100 | 21.28 | 3.00 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,700 | 17.78 | 2.65 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,300 | 17.74 | 2.82 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,700 | 17.08 | 3.00 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $5,300 | 16.94 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Petry | CAR | $4,600 | 14.80 | 3.22 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $5,300 | 16.94 | 3.20 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,700 | 17.08 | 3.00 |
| Michal Kempny | DAL | $3,800 | 11.07 | 2.91 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $8,200 | 19.96 | 2.43 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $9,300 | 19.13 | 2.06 |
| Pheonix Copley | DAL | $7,500 | 17.71 | 2.36 |
| David Rittich | CEN | $7,400 | 17.71 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $8,200 | 19.96 | 2.43 |
| David Rittich | CEN | $7,400 | 17.71 | 2.39 |
| Pheonix Copley | DAL | $7,500 | 17.71 | 2.36 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $9,300 | 19.13 | 2.06 |
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.