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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 | Derek Grant |
| C | Auston Matthews |
| W | Jakob Silfverberg |
| W | Derek Dorsett |
| W | Leon Draisaitl |
| W | Brock Boeser |
| D | Kris Letang |
| D | Brent Burns |
| G | Cory Schneider |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 132.68 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,200 | 20.15 | 2.46 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,300 | 19.73 | 2.12 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,000 | 16.81 | 1.87 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,900 | 16.10 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Grant | LA | $3,300 | 8.35 | 2.53 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,200 | 20.15 | 2.46 |
| Chris Wagner | LA | $3,100 | 7.56 | 2.44 |
| Antoine Vermette | LA | $3,600 | 8.55 | 2.38 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,500 | 16.07 | 2.14 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,700 | 15.08 | 1.73 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $6,700 | 14.30 | 2.13 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $7,700 | 13.86 | 1.80 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $6,300 | 13.52 | 2.15 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,100 | 13.25 | 1.64 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $6,700 | 13.14 | 1.96 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,600 | 12.85 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Silfverberg | LA | $4,500 | 12.13 | 2.70 |
| Derek Dorsett | WPG | $3,500 | 8.85 | 2.53 |
| Kevin Fiala | CGY | $3,200 | 7.43 | 2.32 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $5,300 | 12.16 | 2.29 |
| Jordan Weal | NYR | $3,300 | 7.55 | 2.29 |
| Kailer Yamamoto | ANA | $4,000 | 8.91 | 2.23 |
| Andrew Cogliano | LA | $4,100 | 9.07 | 2.21 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $5,600 | 12.06 | 2.15 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,400 | 17.20 | 2.32 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,800 | 15.63 | 2.30 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 11.75 | 1.90 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $4,900 | 11.61 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Provorov | NYR | $4,600 | 11.11 | 2.41 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $4,900 | 11.61 | 2.37 |
| Adam Larsson | ANA | $3,500 | 8.25 | 2.36 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,400 | 17.20 | 2.32 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Jones | ATL | $9,200 | 22.87 | 2.49 |
| Cory Schneider | COL | $8,400 | 22.14 | 2.64 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $9,000 | 21.85 | 2.43 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,500 | 21.60 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Schneider | COL | $8,400 | 22.14 | 2.64 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,500 | 21.60 | 2.54 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,200 | 20.85 | 2.54 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $9,200 | 22.87 | 2.49 |
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.