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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 | Mark Scheifele |
| C | Jack Eichel |
| W | Ondrej Kase |
| W | Kevin Hayes |
| W | Pontus Aberg |
| W | Timo Meier |
| D | Darnell Nurse |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| G | Alexandar Georgiev |
| Salary | $54,700 |
| Expected Points | 156.59 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,900 | 23.67 | 3.00 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $8,600 | 22.01 | 2.56 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,000 | 21.20 | 2.36 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,300 | 20.44 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,900 | 23.67 | 3.00 |
| Anthony Cirelli | DET | $3,300 | 9.20 | 2.79 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,400 | 17.11 | 2.67 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $7,700 | 20.16 | 2.62 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,800 | 21.03 | 2.39 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,300 | 19.27 | 2.32 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,400 | 19.01 | 2.57 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,600 | 18.67 | 2.46 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $6,300 | 18.62 | 2.95 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $8,400 | 18.16 | 2.16 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $7,700 | 17.97 | 2.33 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,400 | 17.82 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $4,600 | 17.11 | 3.72 |
| Colton Sissons | CGY | $3,600 | 10.79 | 3.00 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $6,300 | 18.62 | 2.95 |
| Pontus Aberg | LA | $3,800 | 11.02 | 2.90 |
| Kevin Hayes | NYI | $5,400 | 15.08 | 2.79 |
| Blake Coleman | COL | $4,100 | 11.33 | 2.76 |
| Andreas Johnsson | OTT | $3,600 | 9.66 | 2.68 |
| Austin Watson | CGY | $3,400 | 9.05 | 2.66 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,500 | 17.97 | 2.76 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,100 | 17.04 | 2.79 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,400 | 15.64 | 2.44 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $6,600 | 15.50 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darnell Nurse | ANA | $4,000 | 12.24 | 3.06 |
| Josh Morrissey | PIT | $4,400 | 12.81 | 2.91 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,100 | 17.04 | 2.79 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $4,500 | 12.47 | 2.77 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,700 | 19.74 | 2.27 |
| Alexandar Georgiev | NYI | $7,600 | 18.87 | 2.48 |
| Carter Hutton | BUF | $8,300 | 18.86 | 2.27 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,600 | 18.27 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandar Georgiev | NYI | $7,600 | 18.87 | 2.48 |
| Carter Hutton | BUF | $8,300 | 18.86 | 2.27 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,700 | 19.74 | 2.27 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,600 | 18.27 | 2.12 |
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.