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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 | Dylan Larkin |
| C | Jack Eichel |
| W | Ondrej Kase |
| W | Blake Coleman |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Cam Atkinson |
| D | Alexander Edler |
| D | Brandon Montour |
| G | MacKenzie Blackwood |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 160.98 |
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 | 22.94 | 2.90 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,600 | 22.72 | 2.64 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,900 | 21.56 | 2.42 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,200 | 21.32 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,900 | 22.94 | 2.90 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $6,700 | 18.98 | 2.83 |
| Mathew Barzal | NJ | $6,100 | 17.12 | 2.81 |
| Nick Bonino | CGY | $3,600 | 9.56 | 2.66 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,000 | 23.15 | 2.57 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,400 | 22.34 | 3.02 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 22.00 | 2.50 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,400 | 20.63 | 2.46 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $8,000 | 19.97 | 2.50 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,900 | 18.35 | 2.32 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,600 | 17.33 | 2.28 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,400 | 17.17 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $4,300 | 16.38 | 3.81 |
| Blake Coleman | COL | $3,500 | 10.93 | 3.12 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,400 | 22.34 | 3.02 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $5,200 | 15.42 | 2.97 |
| Zach Aston-Reese | PHI | $3,300 | 9.51 | 2.88 |
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $3,900 | 11.23 | 2.88 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,300 | 15.01 | 2.83 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | WSH | $4,000 | 11.30 | 2.83 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,800 | 16.83 | 2.48 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,200 | 16.19 | 2.61 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $7,400 | 15.89 | 2.15 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,500 | 15.08 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $3,500 | 9.72 | 2.78 |
| Brandon Montour | LA | $4,100 | 11.36 | 2.77 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $4,600 | 12.76 | 2.77 |
| Michal Kempny | DAL | $3,900 | 10.61 | 2.72 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $9,200 | 22.23 | 2.42 |
| MacKenzie Blackwood | COL | $7,400 | 22.14 | 2.99 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,600 | 21.27 | 2.47 |
| Carter Hutton | BUF | $7,800 | 20.56 | 2.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacKenzie Blackwood | COL | $7,400 | 22.14 | 2.99 |
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $7,400 | 20.22 | 2.73 |
| Carter Hutton | BUF | $7,800 | 20.56 | 2.64 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,600 | 21.27 | 2.47 |
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.