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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 | Ryan Getzlaf |
| C | Eric Staal |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Elias Lindholm |
| W | Ondrej Palat |
| W | Brayden Schenn |
| D | Cody Ceci |
| D | Michael Del Zotto |
| G | Cam Talbot |
| Salary | $54,300 |
| Expected Points | 156.54 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | PAC | $9,200 | 19.47 | 2.12 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | ANA | $7,800 | 18.21 | 2.33 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,200 | 15.84 | 2.20 |
| Eric Staal | MIN | $6,400 | 15.68 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Couturier | PHI | $4,500 | 11.39 | 2.53 |
| Brayden Point | TB | $4,500 | 11.13 | 2.47 |
| Eric Staal | MIN | $6,400 | 15.68 | 2.45 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | ANA | $7,800 | 18.21 | 2.33 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $8,400 | 20.71 | 2.47 |
| Jeff Skinner | CAR | $7,000 | 18.22 | 2.60 |
| Ondrej Palat | TB | $5,900 | 16.32 | 2.77 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $7,200 | 15.68 | 2.18 |
| Blake Wheeler | WPG | $7,500 | 15.50 | 2.07 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,900 | 15.48 | 1.96 |
| Brayden Schenn | PHI | $5,300 | 14.85 | 2.80 |
| Elias Lindholm | CAR | $5,400 | 14.76 | 2.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Stempniak | CAR | $4,000 | 11.24 | 2.81 |
| Brayden Schenn | PHI | $5,300 | 14.85 | 2.80 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | FLA | $5,100 | 14.23 | 2.79 |
| Ondrej Palat | TB | $5,900 | 16.32 | 2.77 |
| Elias Lindholm | CAR | $5,400 | 14.76 | 2.73 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | MTL | $3,600 | 9.47 | 2.63 |
| Jeff Skinner | CAR | $7,000 | 18.22 | 2.60 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | CAR | $4,700 | 12.00 | 2.55 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Ellis | NSH | $5,100 | 14.32 | 2.81 |
| Victor Hedman | TB | $6,700 | 14.22 | 2.12 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | WPG | $6,000 | 13.51 | 2.25 |
| Andrej Sekera | EDM | $4,200 | 13.00 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Ceci | OTT | $3,300 | 10.94 | 3.31 |
| Andrej Sekera | EDM | $4,200 | 13.00 | 3.10 |
| Michael Del Zotto | PHI | $3,300 | 9.97 | 3.02 |
| Kris Russell | EDM | $3,300 | 9.96 | 3.02 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | EDM | $8,500 | 35.10 | 4.13 |
| Frederik Andersen | TOR | $8,500 | 29.83 | 3.51 |
| Alex Stalock | MIN | $7,400 | 27.78 | 3.75 |
| Carey Price | MTL | $9,300 | 26.45 | 2.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | EDM | $8,500 | 35.10 | 4.13 |
| Alex Stalock | MIN | $7,400 | 27.78 | 3.75 |
| Frederik Andersen | TOR | $8,500 | 29.83 | 3.51 |
| Cam Ward | CAR | $8,200 | 25.16 | 3.07 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. 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.