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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 | Auston Matthews |
| C | Bo Horvat |
| W | Sam Reinhart |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Brady Tkachuk |
| W | Brett Connolly |
| D | Alexander Edler |
| D | Alex Biega |
| G | Jacob Markstrom |
| Salary | $54,600 |
| Expected Points | 134.52 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,500 | 18.74 | 2.20 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $8,200 | 18.10 | 2.21 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $8,400 | 17.84 | 2.12 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,300 | 15.45 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | WPG | $5,700 | 15.12 | 2.65 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | MTL | $3,500 | 8.57 | 2.45 |
| Chris Tierney | MTL | $3,800 | 8.69 | 2.29 |
| Evan Rodrigues | BUF | $4,100 | 9.20 | 2.24 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,400 | 22.31 | 2.37 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $9,000 | 18.64 | 2.07 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $8,500 | 17.74 | 2.09 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $8,300 | 16.31 | 1.96 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $7,200 | 14.83 | 2.06 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $6,500 | 12.86 | 1.98 |
| Brady Tkachuk | MTL | $5,100 | 12.36 | 2.42 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $6,600 | 11.43 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Connolly | DAL | $3,800 | 10.29 | 2.71 |
| Brady Tkachuk | MTL | $5,100 | 12.36 | 2.42 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,400 | 22.31 | 2.37 |
| Alex Killorn | DET | $4,000 | 9.14 | 2.28 |
| Magnus Paajarvi | MTL | $3,200 | 7.13 | 2.23 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $5,000 | 10.91 | 2.18 |
| Zach Hyman | OTT | $4,800 | 10.49 | 2.18 |
| Andreas Johnsson | OTT | $4,700 | 10.21 | 2.17 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,700 | 14.31 | 2.14 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $4,900 | 14.18 | 2.89 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,400 | 13.58 | 2.12 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,800 | 13.48 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $4,900 | 14.18 | 2.89 |
| Alex Biega | WPG | $3,700 | 10.44 | 2.82 |
| Tyler Myers | PIT | $4,200 | 10.72 | 2.55 |
| Ryan McDonagh | DET | $4,700 | 11.49 | 2.44 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $8,300 | 20.15 | 2.43 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,800 | 19.37 | 2.48 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $9,500 | 17.94 | 1.89 |
| John Gibson | LA | $7,700 | 15.28 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,800 | 19.37 | 2.48 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $8,300 | 20.15 | 2.43 |
| John Gibson | LA | $7,700 | 15.28 | 1.98 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $9,500 | 17.94 | 1.89 |
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.