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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 | Nathan MacKinnon |
| C | Jack Eichel |
| W | Brandon Pirri |
| W | Blake Coleman |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Ondrej Kase |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| D | Josh Morrissey |
| G | Collin Delia |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 167.57 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,600 | 23.34 | 2.71 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $8,000 | 22.36 | 2.79 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,200 | 22.35 | 2.43 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,500 | 22.00 | 2.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | ANA | $5,300 | 14.80 | 2.79 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $8,000 | 22.36 | 2.79 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,600 | 23.34 | 2.71 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,100 | 16.09 | 2.64 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,000 | 24.34 | 2.70 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,900 | 24.13 | 2.71 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,300 | 22.13 | 2.67 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $8,000 | 21.34 | 2.67 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $7,900 | 19.44 | 2.46 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,200 | 19.27 | 2.35 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,100 | 19.19 | 2.70 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,000 | 18.92 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Coleman | COL | $3,500 | 12.02 | 3.43 |
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $4,400 | 15.03 | 3.42 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,400 | 16.65 | 3.08 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $6,000 | 17.26 | 2.88 |
| Andreas Johnsson | OTT | $3,800 | 10.83 | 2.85 |
| Jesper Bratt | COL | $3,300 | 9.36 | 2.84 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $5,100 | 14.50 | 2.84 |
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $3,900 | 11.08 | 2.84 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,200 | 17.57 | 2.83 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,700 | 16.52 | 2.47 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,400 | 16.19 | 2.53 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,400 | 16.06 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michal Kempny | DAL | $3,900 | 11.21 | 2.87 |
| Josh Morrissey | PIT | $4,200 | 11.89 | 2.83 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,200 | 17.57 | 2.83 |
| Darnell Nurse | ANA | $4,600 | 12.66 | 2.75 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $9,000 | 22.72 | 2.52 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,300 | 22.16 | 2.67 |
| Collin Delia | STL | $7,600 | 22.04 | 2.90 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,700 | 21.01 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Delia | STL | $7,600 | 22.04 | 2.90 |
| Garret Sparks | OTT | $7,500 | 20.84 | 2.78 |
| Pheonix Copley | DAL | $7,500 | 20.46 | 2.73 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,300 | 22.16 | 2.67 |
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.