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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 | Matt Duchene |
| C | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins |
| W | Andreas Johnsson |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Cam Atkinson |
| W | Danton Heinen |
| D | Oscar Klefbom |
| D | Ryan Pulock |
| G | Darcy Kuemper |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 142.38 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,800 | 20.02 | 2.28 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,100 | 18.54 | 2.29 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,700 | 18.13 | 2.08 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $7,300 | 18.04 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | ANA | $6,200 | 15.93 | 2.57 |
| Matt Duchene | TB | $6,900 | 17.37 | 2.52 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $7,300 | 18.04 | 2.47 |
| David Krejci | BOS | $5,800 | 13.81 | 2.38 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,300 | 22.05 | 2.37 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $8,300 | 18.88 | 2.27 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,300 | 18.19 | 2.49 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,300 | 18.16 | 2.19 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,700 | 16.48 | 2.14 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $7,600 | 14.90 | 1.96 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,300 | 14.10 | 2.24 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $6,300 | 13.80 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andreas Johnsson | OTT | $4,300 | 11.82 | 2.75 |
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $4,400 | 11.23 | 2.55 |
| Danton Heinen | BOS | $4,100 | 10.40 | 2.54 |
| Andrew Ladd | NJ | $3,100 | 7.85 | 2.53 |
| Marcus Johansson | BOS | $4,600 | 11.64 | 2.53 |
| Oscar Lindberg | MTL | $3,500 | 8.82 | 2.52 |
| Brady Tkachuk | MTL | $4,500 | 11.29 | 2.51 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,300 | 18.19 | 2.49 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darnell Nurse | ANA | $5,200 | 12.51 | 2.41 |
| Ryan Pulock | NJ | $4,600 | 12.49 | 2.71 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,400 | 12.31 | 1.92 |
| Oscar Klefbom | ANA | $4,300 | 12.29 | 2.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar Klefbom | ANA | $4,300 | 12.29 | 2.86 |
| Ryan Pulock | NJ | $4,600 | 12.49 | 2.71 |
| Alex Biega | WPG | $3,500 | 9.02 | 2.58 |
| Jordan Oesterle | ARZ | $3,700 | 9.36 | 2.53 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | ARZ | $7,800 | 21.84 | 2.80 |
| Anton Khudobin | SJ | $7,900 | 19.63 | 2.48 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,400 | 19.21 | 2.29 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,700 | 18.21 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | ARZ | $7,800 | 21.84 | 2.80 |
| Anton Khudobin | SJ | $7,900 | 19.63 | 2.48 |
| Thatcher Demko | WPG | $7,000 | 16.88 | 2.41 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,400 | 19.21 | 2.29 |
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.