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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 | Nick Bonino |
| C | Connor McDavid |
| W | Brandon Pirri |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Blake Coleman |
| W | Frank Vatrano |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Brent Burns |
| G | Carey Price |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 150.43 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,800 | 22.28 | 2.53 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,200 | 19.32 | 2.36 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,500 | 18.72 | 2.20 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,000 | 18.22 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,800 | 22.28 | 2.53 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $6,800 | 16.83 | 2.47 |
| Bo Horvat | WPG | $5,800 | 14.31 | 2.47 |
| Nico Hischier | COL | $5,400 | 13.27 | 2.46 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $9,200 | 25.33 | 2.75 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,700 | 20.81 | 2.39 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,300 | 18.90 | 2.59 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,500 | 18.34 | 2.16 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $7,600 | 18.06 | 2.38 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,400 | 17.99 | 2.14 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $7,300 | 17.79 | 2.44 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,700 | 17.49 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $4,500 | 13.52 | 3.00 |
| Blake Coleman | COL | $4,500 | 12.63 | 2.81 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $9,200 | 25.33 | 2.75 |
| Joel Armia | CAR | $3,500 | 9.43 | 2.69 |
| Evan Rodrigues | BUF | $3,300 | 8.67 | 2.63 |
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $4,700 | 12.36 | 2.63 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,500 | 14.31 | 2.60 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,300 | 18.90 | 2.59 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,500 | 20.00 | 2.67 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,800 | 15.62 | 2.30 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,500 | 14.80 | 2.28 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,700 | 14.56 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $3,500 | 11.75 | 3.36 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,500 | 20.00 | 2.67 |
| Ryan Pulock | NJ | $3,900 | 9.97 | 2.56 |
| Michal Kempny | DAL | $3,700 | 9.20 | 2.49 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carey Price | CAR | $8,700 | 22.77 | 2.62 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $9,100 | 19.49 | 2.14 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,600 | 18.54 | 2.16 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,500 | 18.52 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carey Price | CAR | $8,700 | 22.77 | 2.62 |
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $7,300 | 17.32 | 2.37 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,200 | 16.88 | 2.34 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,400 | 16.40 | 2.22 |
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.