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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 | Mark Jankowski |
| C | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins |
| W | Johnny Gaudreau |
| W | Mark Stone |
| W | Elias Lindholm |
| W | Zach Parise |
| D | Darnell Nurse |
| D | Alexander Edler |
| G | Jake Allen |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 156.65 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,300 | 22.68 | 2.44 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $8,200 | 21.08 | 2.57 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,300 | 20.94 | 2.52 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,800 | 20.71 | 2.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Jankowski | CEN | $3,500 | 10.82 | 3.09 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,800 | 20.71 | 2.66 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $5,800 | 15.30 | 2.64 |
| Matt Duchene | MTL | $6,600 | 17.12 | 2.59 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,700 | 27.21 | 3.13 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,200 | 23.78 | 2.58 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,500 | 21.04 | 2.47 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,500 | 19.81 | 2.64 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $6,500 | 19.70 | 3.03 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $7,000 | 19.64 | 2.81 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $8,100 | 19.61 | 2.42 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $6,700 | 19.39 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,700 | 27.21 | 3.13 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $6,500 | 19.70 | 3.03 |
| Andreas Johnsson | OTT | $3,600 | 10.52 | 2.92 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $6,700 | 19.39 | 2.89 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $7,000 | 19.64 | 2.81 |
| Joel Armia | CAR | $3,000 | 8.40 | 2.80 |
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $4,000 | 11.09 | 2.77 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,200 | 14.11 | 2.71 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,500 | 17.12 | 2.28 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,100 | 16.79 | 2.75 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $7,300 | 16.53 | 2.26 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,600 | 15.92 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $4,800 | 13.90 | 2.89 |
| Darnell Nurse | ANA | $4,500 | 12.75 | 2.83 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,100 | 16.79 | 2.75 |
| Jared Spurgeon | NSH | $4,900 | 13.03 | 2.66 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,700 | 19.86 | 2.28 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,800 | 19.59 | 2.51 |
| David Rittich | CEN | $7,800 | 18.81 | 2.41 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $8,500 | 18.59 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,800 | 19.59 | 2.51 |
| David Rittich | CEN | $7,800 | 18.81 | 2.41 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $7,900 | 18.47 | 2.34 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,700 | 19.86 | 2.28 |
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.