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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 | Sebastian Aho |
| C | Nathan MacKinnon |
| W | Ondrej Kase |
| W | Viktor Arvidsson |
| W | Patric Hornqvist |
| W | Cam Atkinson |
| D | Michal Kempny |
| D | Miro Heiskanen |
| G | Curtis McElhinney |
| Salary | $54,700 |
| Expected Points | 148.48 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,700 | 24.17 | 2.78 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,100 | 19.67 | 2.16 |
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $6,200 | 17.16 | 2.77 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,900 | 16.87 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,700 | 24.17 | 2.78 |
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $6,200 | 17.16 | 2.77 |
| J.T. Compher | FLA | $4,900 | 12.25 | 2.50 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $6,600 | 16.48 | 2.50 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,600 | 20.34 | 2.37 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,500 | 20.10 | 2.68 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,800 | 19.08 | 2.45 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,700 | 17.06 | 2.55 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,800 | 17.05 | 2.19 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,700 | 16.94 | 2.53 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $8,100 | 16.49 | 2.04 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,600 | 16.48 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $4,300 | 15.40 | 3.58 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $5,300 | 14.73 | 2.78 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,500 | 20.10 | 2.68 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $5,200 | 13.75 | 2.64 |
| Nick Ritchie | LA | $3,700 | 9.63 | 2.60 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $5,200 | 13.43 | 2.58 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $5,300 | 13.59 | 2.56 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,700 | 17.06 | 2.55 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,900 | 16.87 | 2.44 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,300 | 14.16 | 2.25 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,400 | 14.02 | 2.19 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $6,000 | 13.16 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michal Kempny | DAL | $4,000 | 11.14 | 2.78 |
| Brandon Montour | LA | $4,200 | 11.01 | 2.62 |
| Jakob Chychrun | ARZ | $3,600 | 8.82 | 2.45 |
| Miro Heiskanen | SJ | $4,600 | 11.23 | 2.44 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,600 | 19.60 | 2.28 |
| Pheonix Copley | DAL | $8,200 | 17.99 | 2.19 |
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $7,400 | 17.49 | 2.36 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,800 | 16.86 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $7,400 | 17.49 | 2.36 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,600 | 19.60 | 2.28 |
| MacKenzie Blackwood | COL | $7,500 | 16.62 | 2.22 |
| Pheonix Copley | DAL | $8,200 | 17.99 | 2.19 |
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.