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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 | Mikael Backlund |
| C | Sean Couturier |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| W | Ryan Donato |
| W | Josh Anderson |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Tony DeAngelo |
| G | Ben Bishop |
| Salary | $54,700 |
| Expected Points | 141.51 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,300 | 19.83 | 2.13 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,900 | 18.67 | 2.10 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,100 | 18.48 | 2.03 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $8,100 | 17.94 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $7,600 | 17.91 | 2.36 |
| Mikael Backlund | CEN | $5,700 | 13.21 | 2.32 |
| Ryan Strome | NYI | $4,400 | 9.88 | 2.24 |
| Max Domi | CAR | $6,300 | 13.94 | 2.21 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $9,000 | 21.21 | 2.36 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $8,400 | 18.49 | 2.20 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,700 | 18.18 | 2.09 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,000 | 17.67 | 2.21 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,200 | 17.25 | 2.10 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $7,600 | 17.09 | 2.25 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,700 | 16.82 | 2.51 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,500 | 16.27 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Anderson | FLA | $5,200 | 14.36 | 2.76 |
| Brett Connolly | DAL | $3,800 | 10.31 | 2.71 |
| Ryan Donato | NSH | $3,900 | 10.51 | 2.69 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $3,900 | 10.11 | 2.59 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | WSH | $3,800 | 9.64 | 2.54 |
| Jared McCann | PHI | $4,800 | 12.12 | 2.53 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,700 | 16.82 | 2.51 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,500 | 16.27 | 2.50 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,800 | 15.67 | 2.30 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $7,000 | 15.07 | 2.15 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,800 | 15.01 | 2.21 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,700 | 14.42 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $3,500 | 11.15 | 3.19 |
| Tony DeAngelo | NYI | $3,800 | 10.57 | 2.78 |
| Vince Dunn | EDM | $3,600 | 9.19 | 2.55 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,700 | 14.42 | 2.53 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $9,300 | 25.77 | 2.77 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $8,500 | 23.48 | 2.76 |
| Pheonix Copley | DAL | $8,000 | 19.61 | 2.45 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $8,200 | 19.23 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $9,300 | 25.77 | 2.77 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $8,500 | 23.48 | 2.76 |
| Pheonix Copley | DAL | $8,000 | 19.61 | 2.45 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,100 | 19.12 | 2.36 |
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.