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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 | Aleksander Barkov |
| C | Sebastian Aho |
| W | Frank Vatrano |
| W | Zach Aston-Reese |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Jesper Bratt |
| D | Kris Letang |
| D | Oscar Klefbom |
| G | Curtis McElhinney |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 144.29 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,600 | 19.95 | 2.32 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,900 | 19.89 | 2.23 |
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $7,500 | 19.71 | 2.63 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,400 | 18.64 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Rodrigues | BUF | $3,600 | 9.45 | 2.63 |
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $7,500 | 19.71 | 2.63 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $7,200 | 17.25 | 2.40 |
| Kevin Hayes | NYI | $5,200 | 12.49 | 2.40 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,100 | 21.95 | 2.41 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,500 | 19.80 | 2.33 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $8,000 | 18.59 | 2.32 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,200 | 17.18 | 2.39 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $7,500 | 17.04 | 2.27 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $7,600 | 16.01 | 2.11 |
| Mats Zuccarello | NYI | $6,600 | 15.14 | 2.29 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $7,400 | 15.14 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $4,300 | 14.62 | 3.40 |
| Zach Aston-Reese | PHI | $3,300 | 9.31 | 2.82 |
| Jesper Bratt | COL | $3,800 | 10.48 | 2.76 |
| Luke Kunin | NSH | $3,400 | 8.50 | 2.50 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $5,700 | 14.16 | 2.48 |
| Blake Coleman | COL | $4,300 | 10.41 | 2.42 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,100 | 21.95 | 2.41 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,200 | 17.18 | 2.39 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $7,400 | 17.45 | 2.36 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,600 | 14.69 | 2.23 |
| Jared Spurgeon | NSH | $5,800 | 13.84 | 2.39 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,900 | 13.45 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar Klefbom | ANA | $4,400 | 11.52 | 2.62 |
| Travis Sanheim | NYR | $4,200 | 10.80 | 2.57 |
| Andy Greene | COL | $3,700 | 9.20 | 2.49 |
| Jared Spurgeon | NSH | $5,800 | 13.84 | 2.39 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $8,200 | 23.14 | 2.82 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $8,600 | 20.42 | 2.37 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,700 | 19.94 | 2.29 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,000 | 18.93 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $8,200 | 23.14 | 2.82 |
| Anton Khudobin | SJ | $7,700 | 18.58 | 2.41 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $8,600 | 20.42 | 2.37 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,000 | 18.93 | 2.37 |
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.