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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 | Eric Staal |
| C | Connor McDavid |
| W | Artturi Lehkonen |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| W | Jason Spezza |
| W | Mathieu Perreault |
| D | Cody Ceci |
| D | Oscar Klefbom |
| G | Kari Lehtonen |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 157.72 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | PAC | $9,100 | 23.68 | 2.60 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,400 | 16.65 | 2.25 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $8,900 | 16.23 | 1.82 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,700 | 15.96 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Burmistrov | ARZ | $3,400 | 10.72 | 3.15 |
| Christian Dvorak | ARZ | $3,700 | 10.59 | 2.86 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | NYI | $3,600 | 9.72 | 2.70 |
| Matt Cullen | PIT | $3,500 | 9.38 | 2.68 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | WPG | $7,600 | 18.53 | 2.44 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $7,200 | 16.46 | 2.29 |
| Mathieu Perreault | WPG | $5,400 | 16.17 | 2.99 |
| Jeff Skinner | CAR | $7,200 | 16.09 | 2.23 |
| Jason Spezza | DAL | $6,500 | 15.87 | 2.44 |
| Nino Niederreiter | MIN | $4,900 | 15.11 | 3.08 |
| Jaden Schwartz | STL | $5,900 | 14.82 | 2.51 |
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $8,600 | 14.72 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artturi Lehkonen | MTL | $3,900 | 12.86 | 3.30 |
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $3,700 | 11.94 | 3.23 |
| Sven Andrighetto | COL | $3,700 | 11.78 | 3.18 |
| Nino Niederreiter | MIN | $4,900 | 15.11 | 3.08 |
| Brock Boeser | VAN | $3,200 | 9.67 | 3.02 |
| Mathieu Perreault | WPG | $5,400 | 16.17 | 2.99 |
| Colton Sceviour | FLA | $3,300 | 9.81 | 2.97 |
| Milan Lucic | EDM | $5,300 | 14.12 | 2.66 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | STL | $6,000 | 15.31 | 2.55 |
| Oscar Klefbom | EDM | $4,400 | 15.01 | 3.41 |
| Kevin Shattenkirk | WSH | $5,700 | 14.94 | 2.62 |
| Ryan Ellis | NSH | $4,800 | 13.93 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Ceci | OTT | $3,300 | 12.05 | 3.65 |
| Oscar Klefbom | EDM | $4,400 | 15.01 | 3.41 |
| Kris Russell | EDM | $3,300 | 10.87 | 3.29 |
| Jacob Trouba | WPG | $4,500 | 13.47 | 2.99 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kari Lehtonen | DAL | $8,200 | 28.67 | 3.50 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | MET | $8,900 | 28.22 | 3.17 |
| Jaroslav Halak | NYI | $7,700 | 27.04 | 3.51 |
| Cam Talbot | EDM | $8,400 | 26.96 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaroslav Halak | NYI | $7,700 | 27.04 | 3.51 |
| Kari Lehtonen | DAL | $8,200 | 28.67 | 3.50 |
| Cam Talbot | EDM | $8,400 | 26.96 | 3.21 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | MET | $8,900 | 28.22 | 3.17 |
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.