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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 | Auston Matthews |
| C | Jack Eichel |
| W | Evan Rodrigues |
| W | Bryan Rust |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Frank Vatrano |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| G | Casey DeSmith |
| Salary | $54,600 |
| Expected Points | 149.69 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,900 | 19.61 | 2.20 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,700 | 19.19 | 2.21 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,400 | 18.44 | 2.49 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,900 | 18.37 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,400 | 18.44 | 2.49 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $6,900 | 16.98 | 2.46 |
| Nazem Kadri | OTT | $4,700 | 11.51 | 2.45 |
| Luke Glendening | TOR | $3,300 | 7.92 | 2.40 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,900 | 24.10 | 2.71 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,700 | 20.86 | 2.40 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,000 | 20.67 | 2.30 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $7,700 | 18.91 | 2.46 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $8,400 | 18.27 | 2.17 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $7,800 | 18.02 | 2.31 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,500 | 16.54 | 2.21 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $7,100 | 16.18 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Rodrigues | BUF | $3,400 | 10.60 | 3.12 |
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $4,600 | 13.69 | 2.98 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,900 | 24.10 | 2.71 |
| Andreas Athanasiou | TOR | $4,400 | 11.65 | 2.65 |
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $4,800 | 12.55 | 2.61 |
| Pontus Aberg | NSH | $3,200 | 7.91 | 2.47 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $5,500 | 13.52 | 2.46 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $7,700 | 18.91 | 2.46 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,500 | 18.98 | 2.92 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,800 | 17.53 | 2.58 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,600 | 14.56 | 2.21 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,500 | 14.39 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $3,500 | 12.20 | 3.49 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,500 | 18.98 | 2.92 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,800 | 17.53 | 2.58 |
| Mike Green | TOR | $4,400 | 10.94 | 2.49 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,500 | 20.85 | 2.45 |
| Casey DeSmith | PHI | $7,600 | 20.76 | 2.73 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,800 | 19.18 | 2.18 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,800 | 17.88 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey DeSmith | PHI | $7,600 | 20.76 | 2.73 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,500 | 20.85 | 2.45 |
| Carter Hutton | BUF | $7,300 | 16.78 | 2.30 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,800 | 19.18 | 2.18 |
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.