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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 | Kyle Turris |
| W | Sven Andrighetto |
| W | Jake Guentzel |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Ondrej Palat |
| D | Michael Del Zotto |
| D | Ryan Ellis |
| G | Jake Allen |
| Salary | $54,700 |
| Expected Points | 156.51 |
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 | 22.47 | 2.44 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,400 | 17.38 | 2.35 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | ANA | $7,800 | 16.16 | 2.07 |
| Kyle Turris | OTT | $5,700 | 15.74 | 2.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Turris | OTT | $5,700 | 15.74 | 2.76 |
| Christian Dvorak | ARZ | $3,700 | 9.41 | 2.54 |
| Connor McDavid | PAC | $9,200 | 22.47 | 2.44 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | NYI | $3,600 | 8.69 | 2.41 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $8,300 | 19.77 | 2.38 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,900 | 18.59 | 2.35 |
| Patrick Kane | CHI | $8,900 | 18.24 | 2.05 |
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $8,400 | 17.94 | 2.14 |
| Jeff Skinner | CAR | $7,100 | 17.86 | 2.52 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | STL | $8,200 | 17.33 | 2.11 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $7,200 | 17.19 | 2.39 |
| Mike Hoffman | OTT | $6,700 | 17.16 | 2.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sven Andrighetto | COL | $3,800 | 12.92 | 3.40 |
| Jake Guentzel | PIT | $4,700 | 14.63 | 3.11 |
| Ondrej Palat | TB | $6,000 | 16.71 | 2.79 |
| Brett Ritchie | DAL | $3,600 | 9.86 | 2.74 |
| Brayden Schenn | PHI | $5,700 | 15.33 | 2.69 |
| Kris Versteeg | CGY | $4,200 | 11.29 | 2.69 |
| Patrick Eaves | ANA | $5,400 | 14.50 | 2.68 |
| Mike Hoffman | OTT | $6,700 | 17.16 | 2.56 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | CAR | $7,300 | 19.32 | 2.65 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | STL | $5,900 | 14.89 | 2.52 |
| Kevin Shattenkirk | WSH | $5,700 | 14.69 | 2.58 |
| Victor Hedman | TB | $6,600 | 14.27 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Del Zotto | PHI | $3,300 | 10.94 | 3.32 |
| Andrej Sekera | EDM | $4,200 | 12.70 | 3.02 |
| Roman Polak | TOR | $3,100 | 9.25 | 2.98 |
| Fredrik Claesson | OTT | $3,100 | 9.17 | 2.96 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | STL | $8,900 | 29.74 | 3.34 |
| Cam Talbot | EDM | $8,500 | 25.23 | 2.97 |
| Pekka Rinne | NSH | $8,500 | 24.07 | 2.83 |
| Steve Mason | PHI | $8,000 | 23.75 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | STL | $8,900 | 29.74 | 3.34 |
| Curtis McElhinney | TOR | $7,700 | 23.75 | 3.08 |
| Cam Talbot | EDM | $8,500 | 25.23 | 2.97 |
| Steve Mason | PHI | $8,000 | 23.75 | 2.97 |
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.