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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 | Vincent Trocheck |
| W | Brandon Pirri |
| W | Frank Vatrano |
| W | Viktor Arvidsson |
| W | Colton Sissons |
| D | Mattias Ekholm |
| D | Brent Burns |
| G | Jordan Binnington |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 143.27 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,600 | 19.81 | 2.30 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $6,700 | 15.42 | 2.30 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,400 | 14.59 | 2.28 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $6,500 | 13.80 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vincent Trocheck | CHI | $5,500 | 13.69 | 2.49 |
| Nick Bonino | CGY | $4,600 | 10.56 | 2.30 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,600 | 19.81 | 2.30 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $6,700 | 15.42 | 2.30 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $7,600 | 18.15 | 2.39 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,700 | 17.76 | 2.31 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,800 | 17.75 | 2.28 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $7,000 | 16.75 | 2.39 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $7,100 | 15.46 | 2.18 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,300 | 15.13 | 2.07 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $6,400 | 13.39 | 2.09 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,200 | 13.31 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $4,600 | 12.28 | 2.67 |
| Colton Sissons | CGY | $3,900 | 10.28 | 2.64 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,300 | 13.07 | 2.47 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $7,600 | 18.15 | 2.39 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $7,000 | 16.75 | 2.39 |
| Pontus Aberg | NSH | $3,200 | 7.47 | 2.33 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,700 | 17.76 | 2.31 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,800 | 17.75 | 2.28 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,500 | 18.85 | 2.51 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,500 | 14.90 | 2.29 |
| Mattias Ekholm | CGY | $5,500 | 13.16 | 2.39 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $6,200 | 13.10 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,500 | 18.85 | 2.51 |
| Mattias Ekholm | CGY | $5,500 | 13.16 | 2.39 |
| Alec Martinez | VAN | $3,500 | 8.26 | 2.36 |
| Jake Muzzin | VAN | $4,500 | 10.55 | 2.34 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,400 | 19.98 | 2.70 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,200 | 17.30 | 2.11 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,400 | 15.24 | 1.81 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,600 | 13.70 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,400 | 19.98 | 2.70 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,200 | 17.30 | 2.11 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,400 | 15.24 | 1.81 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $7,700 | 13.58 | 1.76 |
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.