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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 | Dylan Larkin |
| W | Brandon Pirri |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Patric Hornqvist |
| W | Tom Wilson |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Josh Morrissey |
| G | Pheonix Copley |
| Salary | $54,500 |
| Expected Points | 153.56 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,800 | 22.50 | 2.56 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,100 | 21.51 | 2.36 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,500 | 20.14 | 2.37 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,200 | 19.60 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $6,700 | 17.35 | 2.59 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,800 | 22.50 | 2.56 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $5,600 | 13.58 | 2.42 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $7,700 | 18.59 | 2.41 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,300 | 23.89 | 2.57 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,600 | 20.65 | 2.40 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,400 | 20.11 | 2.39 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,800 | 18.77 | 2.41 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,300 | 17.97 | 2.46 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,100 | 17.34 | 2.14 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,700 | 17.08 | 2.55 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $7,900 | 16.88 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Armia | CAR | $3,000 | 9.05 | 3.02 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $4,900 | 14.19 | 2.90 |
| Blake Coleman | COL | $3,600 | 10.24 | 2.84 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $5,500 | 14.58 | 2.65 |
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $3,900 | 10.23 | 2.62 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $4,600 | 11.90 | 2.59 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,300 | 23.89 | 2.57 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,500 | 16.62 | 2.56 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $7,600 | 18.79 | 2.47 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,600 | 17.83 | 2.35 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $7,100 | 17.57 | 2.47 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,500 | 14.35 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $3,500 | 10.87 | 3.11 |
| Josh Morrissey | PIT | $4,400 | 13.16 | 2.99 |
| Michal Kempny | DAL | $4,100 | 11.27 | 2.75 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $7,100 | 17.57 | 2.47 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pheonix Copley | DAL | $7,900 | 20.74 | 2.63 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,900 | 20.17 | 2.27 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $9,300 | 19.00 | 2.04 |
| Carter Hutton | BUF | $7,700 | 18.45 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pheonix Copley | DAL | $7,900 | 20.74 | 2.63 |
| Carter Hutton | BUF | $7,700 | 18.45 | 2.40 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,900 | 20.17 | 2.27 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,700 | 16.93 | 2.20 |
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.