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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 | Brayden Point |
| W | Andreas Johnsson |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Frank Vatrano |
| W | Miles Wood |
| D | Roman Josi |
| D | Rasmus Dahlin |
| G | Andrei Vasilevskiy |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 151.03 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden Point | DET | $7,700 | 19.86 | 2.58 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,600 | 19.72 | 2.29 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,200 | 19.50 | 2.38 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,000 | 18.68 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Soderberg | FLA | $4,700 | 15.09 | 3.21 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $7,700 | 19.86 | 2.58 |
| Evan Rodrigues | BUF | $3,600 | 8.59 | 2.38 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,200 | 19.50 | 2.38 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,300 | 23.01 | 2.47 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $7,600 | 17.33 | 2.28 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,000 | 17.14 | 2.45 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $8,100 | 16.64 | 2.05 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $7,600 | 15.48 | 2.04 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $6,600 | 15.14 | 2.29 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,400 | 15.11 | 2.04 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,300 | 14.20 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andreas Johnsson | OTT | $4,100 | 13.41 | 3.27 |
| Miles Wood | COL | $3,700 | 11.24 | 3.04 |
| Zach Hyman | OTT | $4,000 | 11.55 | 2.89 |
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $4,700 | 13.08 | 2.78 |
| Andrew Shaw | CAR | $4,300 | 11.80 | 2.74 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,300 | 23.01 | 2.47 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,000 | 17.14 | 2.45 |
| Sam Reinhart | BUF | $5,400 | 13.26 | 2.45 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,800 | 16.96 | 2.49 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,100 | 13.58 | 2.23 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,800 | 12.20 | 2.10 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,200 | 11.95 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Greene | COL | $3,700 | 9.36 | 2.53 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,800 | 16.96 | 2.49 |
| Oscar Klefbom | ANA | $4,400 | 10.82 | 2.46 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $4,200 | 10.30 | 2.45 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $9,600 | 28.08 | 2.92 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,800 | 21.78 | 2.48 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,600 | 20.06 | 2.33 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $8,500 | 19.15 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $9,600 | 28.08 | 2.92 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,800 | 21.78 | 2.48 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,600 | 20.06 | 2.33 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $8,500 | 19.15 | 2.25 |
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.