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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 | Christopher DiDomenico |
| C | Steven Stamkos |
| W | Matt Calvert |
| W | Kyle Connor |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| D | Erik Karlsson |
| D | Drew Doughty |
| G | Cam Ward |
| Salary | $53,600 |
| Expected Points | 143.92 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $9,000 | 20.53 | 2.28 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,000 | 17.40 | 2.49 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $8,300 | 17.23 | 2.08 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,600 | 16.93 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher DiDomenico | MTL | $3,000 | 11.44 | 3.81 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $5,300 | 13.85 | 2.61 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | BUF | $5,400 | 13.75 | 2.55 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,000 | 17.40 | 2.49 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,300 | 20.44 | 2.20 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,800 | 18.49 | 2.37 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,700 | 17.91 | 2.67 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,300 | 16.93 | 2.32 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,500 | 16.82 | 2.24 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,900 | 16.67 | 1.87 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,800 | 15.34 | 2.26 |
| Clayton Keller | ARZ | $6,400 | 15.16 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Calvert | TB | $3,000 | 8.90 | 2.97 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $3,500 | 10.01 | 2.86 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,700 | 17.91 | 2.67 |
| Anders Bjork | BOS | $4,200 | 11.11 | 2.65 |
| Josh Anderson | TB | $3,600 | 9.53 | 2.65 |
| Rocco Grimaldi | FLA | $3,000 | 7.83 | 2.61 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $5,500 | 14.21 | 2.58 |
| Elias Lindholm | WSH | $4,300 | 11.08 | 2.58 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $7,600 | 18.26 | 2.40 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,700 | 14.88 | 2.22 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $5,700 | 14.75 | 2.59 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,700 | 14.63 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $5,700 | 14.75 | 2.59 |
| Charlie McAvoy | BOS | $4,300 | 11.08 | 2.58 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,700 | 13.92 | 2.44 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,700 | 13.91 | 2.44 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | WSH | $7,300 | 23.63 | 3.24 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $8,800 | 22.95 | 2.61 |
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $7,400 | 21.62 | 2.92 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,200 | 21.52 | 2.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | WSH | $7,300 | 23.63 | 3.24 |
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $7,400 | 21.62 | 2.92 |
| Curtis McElhinney | OTT | $7,400 | 19.86 | 2.68 |
| Craig Anderson | MTL | $8,000 | 21.26 | 2.66 |
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.