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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 | Jack Eichel |
| C | John Tavares |
| W | Andreas Johnsson |
| W | Blake Coleman |
| W | Leon Draisaitl |
| W | Tom Wilson |
| D | Morgan Rielly |
| D | Darnell Nurse |
| G | MacKenzie Blackwood |
| Salary | $54,700 |
| Expected Points | 140.7 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,000 | 21.73 | 2.41 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $8,300 | 20.87 | 2.51 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,800 | 20.37 | 2.31 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,400 | 18.78 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | OTT | $8,300 | 20.87 | 2.51 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,400 | 18.39 | 2.49 |
| Nico Hischier | COL | $5,800 | 13.97 | 2.41 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,000 | 21.73 | 2.41 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,700 | 21.69 | 2.49 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,600 | 18.86 | 2.19 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,300 | 18.32 | 2.21 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $8,400 | 18.21 | 2.17 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,600 | 18.11 | 2.38 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,200 | 17.94 | 2.19 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,800 | 17.09 | 2.51 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,100 | 17.07 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andreas Johnsson | OTT | $3,900 | 10.35 | 2.65 |
| Blake Coleman | COL | $4,400 | 11.68 | 2.65 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $5,000 | 12.86 | 2.57 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,800 | 17.09 | 2.51 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,700 | 21.69 | 2.49 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $6,500 | 16.09 | 2.48 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $6,300 | 15.59 | 2.47 |
| Zach Hyman | OTT | $4,200 | 10.29 | 2.45 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,200 | 14.91 | 2.40 |
| Darnell Nurse | ANA | $5,300 | 13.38 | 2.52 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,500 | 12.68 | 1.95 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,900 | 12.64 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michal Kempny | DAL | $4,000 | 10.10 | 2.53 |
| Darnell Nurse | ANA | $5,300 | 13.38 | 2.52 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,200 | 14.91 | 2.40 |
| Travis Sanheim | NYR | $3,500 | 8.30 | 2.37 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacKenzie Blackwood | COL | $7,400 | 21.17 | 2.86 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $9,100 | 21.15 | 2.32 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $9,000 | 20.78 | 2.31 |
| Pheonix Copley | DAL | $7,800 | 20.60 | 2.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacKenzie Blackwood | COL | $7,400 | 21.17 | 2.86 |
| Pheonix Copley | DAL | $7,800 | 20.60 | 2.64 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $9,100 | 21.15 | 2.32 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $9,000 | 20.78 | 2.31 |
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.