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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 | Elias Pettersson |
| W | Brandon Pirri |
| W | Mikko Rantanen |
| W | Gabriel Landeskog |
| W | Conor Garland |
| D | Alexander Edler |
| D | Mattias Ekholm |
| G | Jordan Binnington |
| Salary | $54,700 |
| Expected Points | 144.96 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,400 | 20.52 | 2.44 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $8,100 | 18.14 | 2.24 |
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $7,200 | 17.34 | 2.41 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,000 | 16.94 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Pettersson | WPG | $6,200 | 16.86 | 2.72 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,400 | 20.52 | 2.44 |
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $7,200 | 17.34 | 2.41 |
| Bo Horvat | WPG | $5,700 | 13.64 | 2.39 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,500 | 18.74 | 2.50 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,700 | 18.52 | 2.41 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $7,800 | 17.30 | 2.22 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $8,400 | 16.58 | 1.97 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $7,200 | 15.87 | 2.20 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,400 | 14.83 | 2.00 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $6,300 | 14.80 | 2.35 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,400 | 13.07 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conor Garland | ARZ | $3,700 | 10.22 | 2.76 |
| Joel Armia | CAR | $3,500 | 9.04 | 2.58 |
| Colton Sissons | CGY | $3,700 | 9.42 | 2.54 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,500 | 18.74 | 2.50 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | OTT | $4,400 | 10.67 | 2.42 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,700 | 18.52 | 2.41 |
| Nick Ritchie | LA | $3,600 | 8.51 | 2.36 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | ARZ | $3,700 | 8.68 | 2.35 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,600 | 14.41 | 2.18 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $5,900 | 12.96 | 2.20 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $4,300 | 12.89 | 3.00 |
| Mattias Ekholm | CGY | $5,600 | 12.86 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $4,300 | 12.89 | 3.00 |
| Jakob Chychrun | ARZ | $3,800 | 9.31 | 2.45 |
| Jeff Petry | CAR | $5,100 | 12.25 | 2.40 |
| Jaccob Slavin | WSH | $4,600 | 10.89 | 2.37 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,800 | 18.57 | 2.11 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,200 | 18.50 | 2.57 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $8,300 | 17.57 | 2.12 |
| John Gibson | LA | $7,600 | 16.94 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,200 | 18.50 | 2.57 |
| John Gibson | LA | $7,600 | 16.94 | 2.23 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $8,300 | 17.57 | 2.12 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,800 | 18.57 | 2.11 |
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.