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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 | Mikael Backlund |
| W | Andreas Johnsson |
| W | Alex DeBrincat |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Zach Hyman |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| D | Oscar Klefbom |
| G | Frederik Andersen |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 148.82 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,700 | 19.61 | 2.25 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,300 | 19.46 | 2.34 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $7,700 | 19.01 | 2.47 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $7,600 | 18.78 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Soderberg | FLA | $4,700 | 14.98 | 3.19 |
| Mikael Backlund | CEN | $5,500 | 14.03 | 2.55 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $7,700 | 19.01 | 2.47 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $7,600 | 18.78 | 2.47 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $9,400 | 26.65 | 2.83 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,300 | 23.54 | 2.53 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $7,400 | 18.69 | 2.53 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,100 | 16.92 | 2.38 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $8,300 | 16.77 | 2.02 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $6,700 | 15.89 | 2.37 |
| Elias Pettersson | WPG | $6,800 | 15.51 | 2.28 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,800 | 15.24 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andreas Johnsson | OTT | $4,300 | 13.70 | 3.19 |
| Zach Hyman | OTT | $4,000 | 11.34 | 2.83 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $9,400 | 26.65 | 2.83 |
| Sam Gagner | ANA | $3,300 | 8.96 | 2.71 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $3,600 | 9.31 | 2.58 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,300 | 23.54 | 2.53 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $7,400 | 18.69 | 2.53 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | OTT | $5,000 | 12.61 | 2.52 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,300 | 16.30 | 2.59 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,400 | 13.69 | 2.14 |
| Erik Gustafsson | STL | $5,900 | 12.74 | 2.16 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,300 | 12.33 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar Klefbom | ANA | $4,300 | 11.46 | 2.66 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,300 | 16.30 | 2.59 |
| Alex Biega | WPG | $3,500 | 8.82 | 2.52 |
| Sami Vatanen | COL | $3,500 | 8.77 | 2.51 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $9,700 | 23.96 | 2.47 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,900 | 21.67 | 2.43 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $7,600 | 18.60 | 2.45 |
| David Rittich | CEN | $7,900 | 18.15 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $9,700 | 23.96 | 2.47 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $7,600 | 18.60 | 2.45 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,900 | 21.67 | 2.43 |
| David Rittich | CEN | $7,900 | 18.15 | 2.30 |
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.