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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 | Paul Stastny |
| C | Christian Dvorak |
| W | Timo Meier |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Brendan Perlini |
| D | Alexander Edler |
| D | Alex Biega |
| G | Andrei Vasilevskiy |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 140.78 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $7,700 | 18.03 | 2.34 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $7,700 | 16.39 | 2.13 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,400 | 15.39 | 1.83 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,900 | 14.91 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Dvorak | ARZ | $3,400 | 8.04 | 2.36 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $7,700 | 18.03 | 2.34 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,400 | 14.74 | 2.30 |
| Bo Horvat | WPG | $5,700 | 12.47 | 2.19 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,400 | 23.82 | 2.53 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $9,000 | 22.14 | 2.46 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $8,500 | 18.61 | 2.19 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $7,300 | 17.40 | 2.38 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,600 | 15.99 | 2.85 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $7,200 | 14.39 | 2.00 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,600 | 13.01 | 1.71 |
| Brandon Saad | STL | $5,300 | 12.30 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,600 | 15.99 | 2.85 |
| Brendan Perlini | STL | $3,900 | 10.05 | 2.58 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,400 | 23.82 | 2.53 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | ARZ | $4,800 | 11.86 | 2.47 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $9,000 | 22.14 | 2.46 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $7,300 | 17.40 | 2.38 |
| Michael Grabner | ARZ | $3,400 | 7.92 | 2.33 |
| Brandon Saad | STL | $5,300 | 12.30 | 2.32 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,100 | 14.98 | 2.11 |
| Erik Gustafsson | STL | $5,800 | 13.67 | 2.36 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,400 | 13.53 | 2.11 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $4,800 | 13.12 | 2.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $4,800 | 13.12 | 2.73 |
| Alex Biega | WPG | $3,700 | 9.82 | 2.65 |
| Jakob Chychrun | ARZ | $3,600 | 9.36 | 2.60 |
| Ben Chiarot | PIT | $3,900 | 10.12 | 2.59 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $9,600 | 26.28 | 2.74 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $7,800 | 21.22 | 2.72 |
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $7,800 | 20.02 | 2.57 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,600 | 17.64 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $9,600 | 26.28 | 2.74 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $7,800 | 21.22 | 2.72 |
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $7,800 | 20.02 | 2.57 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,600 | 17.64 | 2.05 |
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.