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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 | Aleksander Barkov |
| C | Connor McDavid |
| W | Leon Draisaitl |
| W | Michael Grabner |
| W | Josh Anderson |
| W | Alexander Nylander |
| D | Alexander Edler |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| G | Mikko Koskinen |
| Salary | $54,700 |
| Expected Points | 135.38 |
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 | 21.76 | 2.37 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $8,300 | 18.86 | 2.27 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $8,200 | 17.34 | 2.11 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $7,500 | 14.74 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | MTL | $3,600 | 8.63 | 2.40 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,200 | 21.76 | 2.37 |
| Bo Horvat | WPG | $6,300 | 14.36 | 2.28 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $8,300 | 18.86 | 2.27 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $8,200 | 19.72 | 2.40 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,800 | 18.09 | 2.06 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $7,600 | 17.47 | 2.30 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $9,100 | 17.36 | 1.91 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $7,500 | 16.77 | 2.24 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $6,400 | 14.74 | 2.30 |
| Josh Anderson | FLA | $5,500 | 13.97 | 2.54 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $6,700 | 13.64 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Nylander | BUF | $3,300 | 8.61 | 2.61 |
| Josh Anderson | FLA | $5,500 | 13.97 | 2.54 |
| Michael Grabner | ARZ | $3,600 | 9.11 | 2.53 |
| Max Veronneau | MTL | $3,400 | 8.50 | 2.50 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $5,200 | 12.86 | 2.47 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $8,200 | 19.72 | 2.40 |
| Sven Baertschi | WPG | $4,000 | 9.37 | 2.34 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $7,600 | 17.47 | 2.30 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Weber | CAR | $6,200 | 15.35 | 2.48 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $5,300 | 14.47 | 2.73 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,600 | 13.58 | 2.06 |
| Erik Gustafsson | STL | $5,900 | 13.11 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $5,300 | 14.47 | 2.73 |
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $3,500 | 9.56 | 2.73 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $6,200 | 15.35 | 2.48 |
| Alex Biega | WPG | $3,900 | 9.57 | 2.45 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,900 | 20.87 | 2.34 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $8,300 | 19.97 | 2.41 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $9,200 | 19.93 | 2.17 |
| Mikko Koskinen | ANA | $7,800 | 19.32 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Koskinen | ANA | $7,800 | 19.32 | 2.48 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $8,300 | 19.97 | 2.41 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,900 | 20.87 | 2.34 |
| Darcy Kuemper | ARZ | $8,000 | 17.65 | 2.21 |
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.