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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 | Nathan MacKinnon |
| C | Bo Horvat |
| W | Brett Connolly |
| W | Josh Anderson |
| W | James van Riemsdyk |
| W | Tom Wilson |
| D | Shea Weber |
| D | Alexander Edler |
| G | Robin Lehner |
| Salary | $54,700 |
| Expected Points | 137.9 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,600 | 19.74 | 2.29 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $7,700 | 16.77 | 2.18 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $7,600 | 16.75 | 2.20 |
| Bo Horvat | WPG | $6,300 | 14.59 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lars Eller | DAL | $4,700 | 11.30 | 2.40 |
| Bo Horvat | WPG | $6,300 | 14.59 | 2.32 |
| Carl Soderberg | FLA | $4,900 | 11.28 | 2.30 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,600 | 19.74 | 2.29 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $9,100 | 21.02 | 2.31 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,900 | 20.10 | 2.26 |
| James van Riemsdyk | NYR | $6,600 | 16.93 | 2.57 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,800 | 16.04 | 2.06 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $7,000 | 15.43 | 2.20 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $6,500 | 15.11 | 2.32 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,700 | 14.54 | 1.89 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $7,500 | 14.48 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Connolly | DAL | $4,200 | 12.54 | 2.99 |
| Josh Anderson | FLA | $5,100 | 14.26 | 2.80 |
| Colin Wilson | FLA | $3,100 | 8.49 | 2.74 |
| James van Riemsdyk | NYR | $6,600 | 16.93 | 2.57 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $5,300 | 13.20 | 2.49 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | WSH | $3,900 | 9.67 | 2.48 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $4,900 | 12.05 | 2.46 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $6,500 | 15.11 | 2.32 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,600 | 15.64 | 2.37 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $6,300 | 14.14 | 2.24 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,800 | 13.97 | 2.41 |
| Erik Gustafsson | STL | $5,800 | 13.87 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Pesce | WSH | $3,700 | 9.63 | 2.60 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $5,400 | 13.83 | 2.56 |
| Alex Biega | WPG | $3,900 | 9.66 | 2.48 |
| Jakob Chychrun | ARZ | $3,600 | 8.82 | 2.45 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,700 | 20.18 | 2.32 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $7,800 | 19.99 | 2.56 |
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $7,800 | 19.65 | 2.52 |
| Darcy Kuemper | ARZ | $8,200 | 17.89 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $7,800 | 19.99 | 2.56 |
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $7,800 | 19.65 | 2.52 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,700 | 20.18 | 2.32 |
| Darcy Kuemper | ARZ | $8,200 | 17.89 | 2.18 |
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.