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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 | Dylan Larkin |
| C | Elias Pettersson |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| W | Anthony Mantha |
| W | Conor Garland |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Alexander Edler |
| G | Robin Lehner |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 157.06 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,100 | 20.65 | 2.27 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $6,900 | 18.99 | 2.75 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $8,000 | 18.66 | 2.33 |
| Elias Pettersson | WPG | $6,000 | 18.24 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Pettersson | WPG | $6,000 | 18.24 | 3.04 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $6,900 | 18.99 | 2.75 |
| Casey Cizikas | NJ | $3,700 | 9.63 | 2.60 |
| Bo Horvat | WPG | $5,500 | 13.93 | 2.53 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,800 | 27.06 | 3.08 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,500 | 21.25 | 2.50 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $8,300 | 17.97 | 2.17 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $6,200 | 16.44 | 2.65 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,900 | 16.22 | 2.35 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $6,600 | 15.14 | 2.29 |
| Anders Lee | NJ | $6,600 | 13.82 | 2.09 |
| Gustav Nyquist | TOR | $6,200 | 13.64 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,800 | 27.06 | 3.08 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $4,600 | 12.54 | 2.73 |
| Conor Garland | ARZ | $3,900 | 10.53 | 2.70 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $6,200 | 16.44 | 2.65 |
| Josh Leivo | WPG | $3,400 | 8.51 | 2.50 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,500 | 21.25 | 2.50 |
| Sven Baertschi | WPG | $4,800 | 11.55 | 2.41 |
| Troy Terry | LA | $3,000 | 7.14 | 2.38 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,100 | 13.28 | 2.18 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $4,200 | 13.04 | 3.10 |
| Darnell Nurse | ANA | $5,400 | 12.47 | 2.31 |
| Mike Green | TOR | $4,400 | 12.38 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $3,500 | 11.59 | 3.31 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $4,200 | 13.04 | 3.10 |
| Mike Green | TOR | $4,400 | 12.38 | 2.81 |
| Erik Gustafsson | STL | $4,900 | 12.11 | 2.47 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,500 | 23.82 | 2.80 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,800 | 23.18 | 2.63 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,600 | 18.98 | 2.21 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $8,100 | 18.39 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,500 | 23.82 | 2.80 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,800 | 23.18 | 2.63 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $8,100 | 18.39 | 2.27 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,600 | 18.98 | 2.21 |
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.