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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 | Bo Horvat |
| W | Leon Draisaitl |
| W | Lukas Radil |
| W | Timo Meier |
| W | Johnny Gaudreau |
| D | Alexander Edler |
| D | Darnell Nurse |
| G | Mike Smith |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 147.71 |
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 | 23.61 | 2.75 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,200 | 20.71 | 2.25 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,900 | 20.39 | 2.29 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,300 | 18.28 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,600 | 23.61 | 2.75 |
| Mark Jankowski | CEN | $3,300 | 9.03 | 2.73 |
| Bo Horvat | WPG | $5,700 | 15.29 | 2.68 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | ANA | $5,300 | 13.97 | 2.64 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,400 | 23.04 | 2.74 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $8,000 | 19.13 | 2.39 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,100 | 17.75 | 2.50 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $6,800 | 16.71 | 2.46 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,000 | 16.28 | 2.33 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,400 | 16.27 | 2.54 |
| Chris Kreider | NYI | $6,500 | 15.86 | 2.44 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,000 | 15.78 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,400 | 23.04 | 2.74 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,300 | 14.41 | 2.72 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $5,900 | 15.27 | 2.59 |
| Blake Coleman | COL | $3,500 | 9.02 | 2.58 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $5,400 | 13.92 | 2.58 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,400 | 16.27 | 2.54 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $5,500 | 13.85 | 2.52 |
| Lukas Radil | ATL | $3,200 | 8.08 | 2.52 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 17.56 | 2.44 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $7,400 | 16.76 | 2.26 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,200 | 15.84 | 2.55 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,800 | 15.18 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $4,600 | 14.24 | 3.09 |
| Darnell Nurse | ANA | $4,600 | 12.43 | 2.70 |
| Jakob Chychrun | ARZ | $3,500 | 9.06 | 2.59 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,200 | 15.84 | 2.55 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,700 | 21.41 | 2.46 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,800 | 20.74 | 2.36 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,400 | 18.86 | 2.55 |
| MacKenzie Blackwood | COL | $7,400 | 17.74 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,400 | 18.86 | 2.55 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,700 | 21.41 | 2.46 |
| MacKenzie Blackwood | COL | $7,400 | 17.74 | 2.40 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,800 | 20.74 | 2.36 |
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.