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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 | John Tavares |
| W | Frank Vatrano |
| W | Andreas Johnsson |
| W | Kasperi Kapanen |
| W | Cam Atkinson |
| D | Ryan Pulock |
| D | Morgan Rielly |
| G | Roberto Luongo |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 142.57 |
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 | 21.22 | 2.50 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $8,000 | 20.50 | 2.56 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,400 | 18.60 | 2.51 |
| Mathew Barzal | NJ | $5,700 | 14.03 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | OTT | $8,000 | 20.50 | 2.56 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,400 | 18.60 | 2.51 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,500 | 21.22 | 2.50 |
| Mathew Barzal | NJ | $5,700 | 14.03 | 2.46 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,400 | 20.23 | 2.73 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $7,900 | 18.74 | 2.37 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,800 | 16.36 | 2.10 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | CHI | $6,300 | 16.25 | 2.58 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $7,100 | 16.03 | 2.26 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $6,200 | 14.90 | 2.40 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $6,800 | 13.90 | 2.04 |
| Anders Lee | NJ | $6,600 | 12.61 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $3,900 | 11.20 | 2.87 |
| Andreas Johnsson | OTT | $3,800 | 10.63 | 2.80 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,400 | 20.23 | 2.73 |
| Andrew Shaw | CAR | $4,000 | 10.60 | 2.65 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | OTT | $4,500 | 11.64 | 2.59 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | CHI | $6,300 | 16.25 | 2.58 |
| Paul Byron | CAR | $5,000 | 12.13 | 2.43 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $6,200 | 14.90 | 2.40 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,700 | 17.50 | 2.61 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,800 | 13.82 | 2.38 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,600 | 12.92 | 2.31 |
| Jeff Petry | CAR | $4,600 | 12.42 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Petry | CAR | $4,600 | 12.42 | 2.70 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,700 | 17.50 | 2.61 |
| Ryan Pulock | NJ | $4,400 | 11.38 | 2.59 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,800 | 13.82 | 2.38 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $8,200 | 18.63 | 2.27 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $7,700 | 18.27 | 2.37 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,700 | 16.04 | 1.84 |
| Garret Sparks | OTT | $7,600 | 14.99 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $7,700 | 18.27 | 2.37 |
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $8,200 | 18.63 | 2.27 |
| Garret Sparks | OTT | $7,600 | 14.99 | 1.97 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,700 | 16.04 | 1.84 |
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.