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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 | Mathew Barzal |
| C | Connor McDavid |
| W | Joel Armia |
| W | Leon Draisaitl |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Brandon Pirri |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Alexander Edler |
| G | Robin Lehner |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 145.58 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,900 | 22.21 | 2.50 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $8,200 | 20.19 | 2.46 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,600 | 20.11 | 2.34 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $7,900 | 19.63 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,900 | 22.21 | 2.50 |
| Bo Horvat | WPG | $5,300 | 13.18 | 2.49 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $7,900 | 19.63 | 2.48 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $8,200 | 20.19 | 2.46 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,300 | 23.70 | 2.55 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,300 | 19.02 | 2.29 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,200 | 18.72 | 2.28 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,100 | 18.11 | 2.55 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,600 | 18.09 | 2.10 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $7,900 | 17.98 | 2.28 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,700 | 17.36 | 2.59 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,200 | 17.35 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Armia | CAR | $3,000 | 9.33 | 3.11 |
| Andreas Johnsson | OTT | $3,600 | 10.32 | 2.87 |
| Blake Coleman | COL | $3,700 | 10.46 | 2.83 |
| Colton Sissons | CGY | $3,600 | 9.72 | 2.70 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $5,000 | 13.39 | 2.68 |
| Conor Garland | ARZ | $3,400 | 9.07 | 2.67 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,700 | 17.36 | 2.59 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,300 | 23.70 | 2.55 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,600 | 17.91 | 2.36 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $7,800 | 17.88 | 2.29 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,300 | 15.28 | 2.42 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,500 | 13.96 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $3,500 | 10.64 | 3.04 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $4,600 | 13.80 | 3.00 |
| Alec Martinez | VAN | $3,500 | 10.22 | 2.92 |
| Josh Morrissey | PIT | $4,700 | 12.40 | 2.64 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $9,400 | 22.19 | 2.36 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,300 | 21.29 | 2.57 |
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $8,200 | 19.14 | 2.33 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $8,200 | 18.62 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,300 | 21.29 | 2.57 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $9,400 | 22.19 | 2.36 |
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $8,200 | 19.14 | 2.33 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $8,200 | 18.62 | 2.27 |
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.