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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 | Jonathan Toews |
| C | Sean Couturier |
| W | Claude Giroux |
| W | Leon Draisaitl |
| W | Oscar Lindberg |
| W | Timo Meier |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Travis Sanheim |
| G | Brian Elliott |
| Salary | $54,700 |
| Expected Points | 149.69 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,200 | 20.42 | 2.22 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $7,500 | 20.22 | 2.70 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $8,100 | 18.97 | 2.34 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $7,500 | 17.98 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $7,500 | 20.22 | 2.70 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | MTL | $3,500 | 8.70 | 2.48 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $7,500 | 17.98 | 2.40 |
| Carl Soderberg | FLA | $4,600 | 10.86 | 2.36 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $9,100 | 22.34 | 2.45 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $8,300 | 21.98 | 2.65 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,200 | 21.05 | 2.29 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,100 | 17.52 | 2.47 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $8,300 | 17.32 | 2.09 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $7,200 | 16.96 | 2.36 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $7,900 | 15.78 | 2.00 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,400 | 15.50 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,300 | 15.29 | 2.88 |
| Oscar Lindberg | MTL | $3,500 | 9.73 | 2.78 |
| Sam Gagner | ANA | $3,400 | 9.01 | 2.65 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $8,300 | 21.98 | 2.65 |
| James van Riemsdyk | NYR | $5,400 | 13.82 | 2.56 |
| Brady Tkachuk | MTL | $4,700 | 11.97 | 2.55 |
| Scott Laughton | NYR | $3,400 | 8.54 | 2.51 |
| Cal Clutterbuck | NJ | $3,000 | 7.54 | 2.51 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,300 | 15.97 | 2.19 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,600 | 14.30 | 2.17 |
| Travis Sanheim | NYR | $4,400 | 12.81 | 2.91 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,300 | 12.32 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $3,500 | 12.01 | 3.43 |
| Travis Sanheim | NYR | $4,400 | 12.81 | 2.91 |
| Ryan Pulock | NJ | $4,300 | 11.02 | 2.56 |
| Brett Pesce | WSH | $3,600 | 8.90 | 2.47 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Elliott | NYR | $7,600 | 22.15 | 2.91 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $9,700 | 20.03 | 2.06 |
| Mikko Koskinen | ANA | $7,800 | 18.67 | 2.39 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,600 | 18.62 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Elliott | NYR | $7,600 | 22.15 | 2.91 |
| Mikko Koskinen | ANA | $7,800 | 18.67 | 2.39 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,600 | 18.62 | 2.16 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $8,400 | 17.75 | 2.11 |
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.