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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 | Carl Soderberg |
| C | Dylan Larkin |
| W | Michael Frolik |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Cam Atkinson |
| W | Josh Anderson |
| D | Travis Hamonic |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| G | Mike Smith |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 149.74 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,000 | 18.59 | 2.32 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $7,700 | 18.38 | 2.39 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $7,300 | 17.68 | 2.42 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,300 | 15.53 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Soderberg | FLA | $4,500 | 13.66 | 3.04 |
| Mikael Backlund | CEN | $5,500 | 13.68 | 2.49 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $7,300 | 17.68 | 2.42 |
| Luke Glendening | TOR | $3,200 | 7.66 | 2.39 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $9,400 | 26.43 | 2.81 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,800 | 19.07 | 2.44 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,100 | 18.52 | 2.61 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $7,400 | 18.44 | 2.49 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $7,100 | 18.09 | 2.55 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,100 | 17.73 | 2.19 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,000 | 16.56 | 2.37 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $6,800 | 14.86 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $3,600 | 11.72 | 3.25 |
| Josh Anderson | FLA | $4,900 | 13.84 | 2.82 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $9,400 | 26.43 | 2.81 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,100 | 18.52 | 2.61 |
| Andreas Athanasiou | TOR | $5,300 | 13.65 | 2.57 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $7,100 | 18.09 | 2.55 |
| Sam Bennett | CEN | $3,300 | 8.24 | 2.50 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $7,400 | 18.44 | 2.49 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,300 | 16.87 | 2.68 |
| Erik Gustafsson | STL | $5,700 | 13.16 | 2.31 |
| Jared Spurgeon | NSH | $5,600 | 13.06 | 2.33 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,200 | 13.04 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,300 | 16.87 | 2.68 |
| Travis Hamonic | CEN | $3,900 | 10.36 | 2.66 |
| Tyler Myers | PIT | $3,900 | 9.82 | 2.52 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,200 | 13.04 | 2.51 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,900 | 20.66 | 2.62 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,700 | 19.82 | 2.28 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $7,800 | 17.40 | 2.23 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,100 | 15.04 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,900 | 20.66 | 2.62 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,700 | 19.82 | 2.28 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $7,800 | 17.40 | 2.23 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $7,600 | 14.94 | 1.97 |
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.