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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 | Jack Eichel |
| C | Mikael Backlund |
| W | Josh Currie |
| W | Michael Frolik |
| W | Leon Draisaitl |
| W | Sam Reinhart |
| D | Rasmus Ristolainen |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| G | Linus Ullmark |
| Salary | $54,700 |
| Expected Points | 130.1 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,100 | 19.90 | 2.19 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $8,400 | 19.41 | 2.31 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,100 | 18.24 | 2.25 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $8,000 | 17.72 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikael Backlund | CEN | $5,600 | 13.62 | 2.43 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $8,400 | 19.41 | 2.31 |
| Evan Rodrigues | BUF | $3,900 | 8.96 | 2.30 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,100 | 18.24 | 2.25 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $8,500 | 20.08 | 2.36 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $8,200 | 15.90 | 1.94 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $7,400 | 15.53 | 2.10 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,600 | 15.17 | 2.00 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $6,600 | 15.08 | 2.28 |
| Sam Reinhart | BUF | $5,600 | 14.52 | 2.59 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $5,300 | 11.27 | 2.13 |
| Andreas Johnsson | OTT | $4,500 | 10.92 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Currie | ANA | $3,500 | 9.38 | 2.68 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $3,700 | 9.61 | 2.60 |
| Sam Reinhart | BUF | $5,600 | 14.52 | 2.59 |
| Andreas Johnsson | OTT | $4,500 | 10.92 | 2.43 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $8,500 | 20.08 | 2.36 |
| Zach Hyman | OTT | $4,400 | 10.20 | 2.32 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $6,600 | 15.08 | 2.28 |
| Sam Bennett | CEN | $3,300 | 7.33 | 2.22 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,700 | 15.93 | 2.38 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,500 | 12.99 | 2.00 |
| Darnell Nurse | ANA | $5,300 | 11.05 | 2.08 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | BUF | $4,700 | 10.71 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Hamonic | CEN | $4,000 | 10.16 | 2.54 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,700 | 15.93 | 2.38 |
| Oscar Klefbom | ANA | $4,300 | 10.17 | 2.36 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $4,500 | 10.28 | 2.28 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | BUF | $8,000 | 16.84 | 2.11 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,800 | 16.25 | 1.85 |
| Mikko Koskinen | ANA | $7,600 | 14.19 | 1.87 |
| David Rittich | CEN | $8,000 | 13.56 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | BUF | $8,000 | 16.84 | 2.11 |
| Mikko Koskinen | ANA | $7,600 | 14.19 | 1.87 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,800 | 16.25 | 1.85 |
| David Rittich | CEN | $8,000 | 13.56 | 1.70 |
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.