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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 | Oscar Lindberg |
| W | Max Veronneau |
| W | Reilly Smith |
| W | Leon Draisaitl |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| D | Nate Schmidt |
| D | Shea Theodore |
| G | Malcolm Subban |
| Salary | $54,600 |
| Expected Points | 153.2 |
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 | 22.93 | 2.49 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,600 | 21.32 | 2.48 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,600 | 20.72 | 2.41 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $8,200 | 20.25 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar Lindberg | MTL | $3,600 | 9.59 | 2.66 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,200 | 22.93 | 2.49 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $7,700 | 19.06 | 2.48 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,600 | 21.32 | 2.48 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,400 | 22.58 | 2.40 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $8,400 | 22.46 | 2.67 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,900 | 21.46 | 2.41 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,600 | 19.14 | 2.23 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $7,500 | 18.08 | 2.41 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,100 | 18.00 | 2.22 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,700 | 17.96 | 2.68 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $7,000 | 17.74 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Veronneau | MTL | $3,400 | 10.42 | 3.06 |
| Ryan Donato | NSH | $3,800 | 11.09 | 2.92 |
| Miles Wood | COL | $3,800 | 10.64 | 2.80 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,700 | 17.96 | 2.68 |
| Colin Wilson | FLA | $3,100 | 8.27 | 2.67 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $8,400 | 22.46 | 2.67 |
| Sam Gagner | ANA | $3,500 | 9.26 | 2.65 |
| Andreas Johnsson | OTT | $4,600 | 11.92 | 2.59 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $6,100 | 15.79 | 2.59 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,800 | 15.38 | 2.65 |
| Erik Gustafsson | STL | $5,800 | 15.36 | 2.65 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $7,100 | 15.06 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Chychrun | ARZ | $3,600 | 9.84 | 2.73 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,800 | 15.38 | 2.65 |
| Erik Gustafsson | STL | $5,800 | 15.36 | 2.65 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $5,200 | 13.66 | 2.63 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carey Price | CAR | $9,000 | 22.11 | 2.46 |
| Darcy Kuemper | ARZ | $8,200 | 20.95 | 2.55 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,400 | 20.81 | 2.48 |
| Carter Hart | NYR | $7,800 | 20.64 | 2.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hart | NYR | $7,800 | 20.64 | 2.65 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $7,800 | 20.36 | 2.61 |
| Darcy Kuemper | ARZ | $8,200 | 20.95 | 2.55 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $8,000 | 20.40 | 2.55 |
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.