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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 | Pavel Zacha |
| C | Steven Stamkos |
| W | Miles Wood |
| W | Michael Frolik |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Kyle Connor |
| D | Ryan McDonagh |
| D | Ryan Pulock |
| G | Andrei Vasilevskiy |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 137.66 |
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 | 20.23 | 2.17 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,500 | 19.55 | 2.30 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,800 | 19.17 | 2.18 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $8,300 | 18.06 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,500 | 19.55 | 2.30 |
| Anthony Cirelli | DET | $4,600 | 10.45 | 2.27 |
| Pavel Zacha | COL | $4,000 | 8.89 | 2.22 |
| Nico Hischier | COL | $4,900 | 10.73 | 2.19 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,200 | 23.10 | 2.51 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $9,000 | 19.72 | 2.19 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $8,400 | 18.92 | 2.25 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,700 | 18.05 | 2.07 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $7,700 | 17.49 | 2.27 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $6,400 | 16.93 | 2.65 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,700 | 16.17 | 2.10 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $8,100 | 16.09 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Wood | COL | $3,700 | 9.94 | 2.69 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $6,400 | 16.93 | 2.65 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,200 | 23.10 | 2.51 |
| Blake Coleman | COL | $4,000 | 9.59 | 2.40 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $4,200 | 9.95 | 2.37 |
| Brendan Perlini | STL | $3,500 | 8.27 | 2.36 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | OTT | $4,200 | 9.83 | 2.34 |
| David Perron | EDM | $5,700 | 13.33 | 2.34 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,800 | 14.87 | 2.19 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $5,700 | 13.98 | 2.45 |
| Ryan McDonagh | DET | $5,100 | 13.85 | 2.71 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,400 | 13.80 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McDonagh | DET | $5,100 | 13.85 | 2.71 |
| Ryan Pulock | NJ | $4,400 | 11.59 | 2.63 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $5,700 | 13.98 | 2.45 |
| Mike Matheson | CHI | $3,700 | 9.08 | 2.45 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $9,300 | 23.86 | 2.57 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $8,800 | 21.11 | 2.40 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $8,600 | 19.12 | 2.22 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,200 | 18.44 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $9,300 | 23.86 | 2.57 |
| MacKenzie Blackwood | COL | $7,200 | 18.06 | 2.51 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $8,800 | 21.11 | 2.40 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,200 | 18.44 | 2.25 |
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.