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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 | Evan Rodrigues |
| C | Sebastian Aho |
| W | Leon Draisaitl |
| W | Marcus Johansson |
| W | Mats Zuccarello |
| W | Zach Parise |
| D | Rasmus Ristolainen |
| D | Jared Spurgeon |
| G | Curtis McElhinney |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 135.83 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,400 | 18.92 | 2.25 |
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $7,300 | 18.61 | 2.55 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,600 | 18.58 | 2.16 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $8,000 | 18.45 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Rodrigues | BUF | $3,700 | 10.49 | 2.84 |
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $7,300 | 18.61 | 2.55 |
| Kevin Hayes | NYI | $5,000 | 12.45 | 2.49 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $7,600 | 18.44 | 2.43 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,700 | 17.98 | 2.07 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $8,000 | 17.44 | 2.18 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $6,800 | 17.08 | 2.51 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $7,300 | 16.32 | 2.23 |
| Mats Zuccarello | NYI | $6,200 | 15.05 | 2.43 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $6,600 | 14.62 | 2.22 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $5,600 | 12.91 | 2.31 |
| Chris Kreider | NYI | $6,400 | 12.71 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Ritchie | LA | $3,400 | 8.58 | 2.52 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $6,800 | 17.08 | 2.51 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | WSH | $3,600 | 9.01 | 2.50 |
| Jesper Bratt | COL | $3,400 | 8.47 | 2.49 |
| Luke Kunin | NSH | $3,700 | 9.08 | 2.45 |
| Peter Cehlarik | BOS | $3,300 | 8.05 | 2.44 |
| Mats Zuccarello | NYI | $6,200 | 15.05 | 2.43 |
| Marcus Johansson | COL | $4,000 | 9.42 | 2.35 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Spurgeon | NSH | $5,800 | 14.48 | 2.50 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | BUF | $5,100 | 12.17 | 2.39 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $6,400 | 11.69 | 1.83 |
| Darnell Nurse | ANA | $5,600 | 11.53 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Spurgeon | NSH | $5,800 | 14.48 | 2.50 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | BUF | $5,100 | 12.17 | 2.39 |
| Oscar Klefbom | ANA | $4,300 | 10.16 | 2.36 |
| Dougie Hamilton | WSH | $4,900 | 11.32 | 2.31 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $8,000 | 21.09 | 2.64 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,300 | 18.98 | 2.29 |
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $8,400 | 17.83 | 2.12 |
| Linus Ullmark | BUF | $8,600 | 17.29 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $8,000 | 21.09 | 2.64 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,300 | 18.98 | 2.29 |
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $8,400 | 17.83 | 2.12 |
| Linus Ullmark | BUF | $8,600 | 17.29 | 2.01 |
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.