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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 | Bo Horvat |
| C | Sean Couturier |
| W | Conor Garland |
| W | Mitchell Marner |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| W | Mats Zuccarello |
| D | Morgan Rielly |
| D | Travis Sanheim |
| G | Frederik Andersen |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 134.38 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,100 | 18.38 | 2.27 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,800 | 18.19 | 2.33 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $7,100 | 17.89 | 2.52 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $8,000 | 17.57 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | WPG | $5,700 | 14.65 | 2.57 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,300 | 16.22 | 2.57 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $7,100 | 17.89 | 2.52 |
| Elias Pettersson | WPG | $6,300 | 15.52 | 2.46 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $8,400 | 18.16 | 2.16 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,400 | 14.35 | 2.24 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $6,300 | 14.04 | 2.23 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $6,700 | 13.92 | 2.08 |
| Chris Kreider | NYI | $6,600 | 13.88 | 2.10 |
| Mats Zuccarello | NYI | $5,800 | 13.73 | 2.37 |
| James van Riemsdyk | NYR | $6,100 | 12.59 | 2.06 |
| Dustin Brown | VAN | $5,500 | 12.05 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conor Garland | ARZ | $3,700 | 9.96 | 2.69 |
| Mats Zuccarello | NYI | $5,800 | 13.73 | 2.37 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | ARZ | $3,700 | 8.70 | 2.35 |
| Travis Konecny | NYR | $4,900 | 11.46 | 2.34 |
| Nikolay Goldobin | WPG | $3,100 | 7.21 | 2.33 |
| Nick Ritchie | LA | $3,600 | 8.36 | 2.32 |
| Josh Leivo | WPG | $3,400 | 7.79 | 2.29 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,400 | 14.35 | 2.24 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $5,800 | 13.23 | 2.28 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $5,900 | 12.13 | 2.06 |
| Jake Muzzin | OTT | $4,500 | 10.50 | 2.33 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $5,000 | 10.30 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Sanheim | NYR | $4,000 | 10.22 | 2.55 |
| Esa Lindell | SJ | $4,000 | 9.95 | 2.49 |
| Neal Pionk | NYI | $3,500 | 8.57 | 2.45 |
| Jake Muzzin | OTT | $4,500 | 10.50 | 2.33 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,700 | 23.86 | 2.74 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,700 | 21.55 | 2.48 |
| Carter Hart | NYR | $8,400 | 18.77 | 2.23 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $7,800 | 17.76 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,700 | 23.86 | 2.74 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,700 | 21.55 | 2.48 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $7,800 | 17.76 | 2.28 |
| Carter Hart | NYR | $8,400 | 18.77 | 2.23 |
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.