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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 | Connor McDavid |
| C | Nathan MacKinnon |
| W | Ryan Donato |
| W | Jared McCann |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| W | David Perron |
| D | Vince Dunn |
| D | Nate Schmidt |
| G | Malcolm Subban |
| Salary | $54,600 |
| Expected Points | 147.07 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,900 | 21.24 | 2.39 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,100 | 21.04 | 2.31 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,300 | 20.68 | 2.22 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $8,000 | 19.06 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Soderberg | FLA | $4,600 | 11.47 | 2.49 |
| Luke Kunin | NSH | $3,400 | 8.20 | 2.41 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,900 | 21.24 | 2.39 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $8,000 | 19.06 | 2.38 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $8,400 | 19.69 | 2.34 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $7,400 | 18.21 | 2.46 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,700 | 18.12 | 2.70 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $8,000 | 16.51 | 2.06 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $6,600 | 15.68 | 2.38 |
| David Perron | EDM | $5,500 | 15.28 | 2.78 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,900 | 15.22 | 1.93 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,600 | 15.16 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Donato | NSH | $3,600 | 10.29 | 2.86 |
| David Perron | EDM | $5,500 | 15.28 | 2.78 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,700 | 18.12 | 2.70 |
| Jared McCann | PHI | $5,000 | 13.40 | 2.68 |
| J.T. Compher | FLA | $4,700 | 12.01 | 2.56 |
| Cal Clutterbuck | NJ | $3,000 | 7.63 | 2.54 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $7,400 | 18.21 | 2.46 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $6,600 | 15.68 | 2.38 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,600 | 13.31 | 2.38 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,500 | 13.27 | 2.04 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $4,800 | 13.23 | 2.76 |
| Keith Yandle | CHI | $5,700 | 12.44 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Dunn | EDM | $3,600 | 10.21 | 2.84 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $4,800 | 13.23 | 2.76 |
| Alex Biega | WPG | $3,700 | 9.57 | 2.59 |
| Travis Sanheim | NYR | $4,200 | 10.57 | 2.52 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,800 | 22.58 | 2.89 |
| Anton Khudobin | SJ | $8,100 | 21.81 | 2.69 |
| Sam Montembeault | CHI | $7,800 | 17.35 | 2.22 |
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $8,600 | 16.99 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,800 | 22.58 | 2.89 |
| Anton Khudobin | SJ | $8,100 | 21.81 | 2.69 |
| Sam Montembeault | CHI | $7,800 | 17.35 | 2.22 |
| John Gibson | LA | $7,600 | 16.13 | 2.12 |
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.