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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 | Henrik Borgstrom |
| C | Auston Matthews |
| W | Ondrej Kase |
| W | Matthew Tkachuk |
| W | Cam Atkinson |
| W | Timo Meier |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| D | Josh Morrissey |
| G | Jaroslav Halak |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 169.41 |
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 | 23.86 | 2.81 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,800 | 23.39 | 2.66 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,000 | 22.79 | 2.85 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,900 | 21.80 | 2.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henrik Borgstrom | CHI | $3,300 | 11.26 | 3.41 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,000 | 22.79 | 2.85 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,500 | 23.86 | 2.81 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,900 | 21.80 | 2.76 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $9,100 | 24.56 | 2.70 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,200 | 22.11 | 2.70 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,300 | 21.45 | 2.94 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $8,300 | 21.22 | 2.56 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,200 | 20.50 | 2.50 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,800 | 20.35 | 2.31 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,400 | 19.85 | 2.68 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $6,000 | 19.43 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $4,400 | 15.67 | 3.56 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $6,000 | 19.43 | 3.24 |
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $3,800 | 11.56 | 3.04 |
| Andrew Shaw | CAR | $4,000 | 11.98 | 3.00 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | WSH | $4,000 | 11.76 | 2.94 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,300 | 21.45 | 2.94 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,500 | 18.50 | 2.85 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $5,300 | 14.95 | 2.82 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,300 | 19.02 | 3.02 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,500 | 16.97 | 2.61 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,600 | 16.56 | 2.51 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $7,200 | 16.16 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Morrissey | PIT | $4,200 | 12.95 | 3.08 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,300 | 19.02 | 3.02 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | BUF | $5,300 | 15.08 | 2.84 |
| Michal Kempny | DAL | $3,800 | 10.72 | 2.82 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $8,400 | 27.27 | 3.25 |
| Carter Hart | NYR | $7,700 | 24.31 | 3.16 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $9,400 | 21.48 | 2.28 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,800 | 20.50 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $8,400 | 27.27 | 3.25 |
| Carter Hart | NYR | $7,700 | 24.31 | 3.16 |
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $7,700 | 18.89 | 2.45 |
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $7,500 | 17.77 | 2.37 |
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.