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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 | John Tavares |
| W | Josh Bailey |
| W | Andrew Shaw |
| W | Leon Draisaitl |
| W | Alex Galchenyuk |
| D | Shea Weber |
| D | Nick Leddy |
| G | Thomas Greiss |
| Salary | $54,600 |
| Expected Points | 137.6 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,300 | 20.70 | 2.23 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $8,500 | 20.23 | 2.38 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,400 | 13.23 | 1.79 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $5,500 | 11.77 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathew Barzal | NJ | $4,000 | 9.85 | 2.46 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $8,500 | 20.23 | 2.38 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,300 | 20.70 | 2.23 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | ANA | $5,000 | 10.92 | 2.18 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,500 | 16.65 | 2.22 |
| Anders Lee | NJ | $6,500 | 14.72 | 2.26 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,700 | 14.66 | 1.68 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,700 | 14.22 | 1.85 |
| Max Pacioretty | CAR | $7,100 | 13.74 | 1.94 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,300 | 13.41 | 1.84 |
| Josh Bailey | NJ | $4,600 | 12.41 | 2.70 |
| Patrick Maroon | ANA | $6,500 | 11.48 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bailey | NJ | $4,600 | 12.41 | 2.70 |
| Andrew Shaw | CAR | $3,400 | 9.08 | 2.67 |
| Andreas Athanasiou | TOR | $3,600 | 9.32 | 2.59 |
| Alex Galchenyuk | CAR | $4,000 | 10.00 | 2.50 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | CAR | $4,100 | 9.54 | 2.33 |
| Brian Gibbons | COL | $3,300 | 7.62 | 2.31 |
| Kris Versteeg | CEN | $3,300 | 7.55 | 2.29 |
| Anders Lee | NJ | $6,500 | 14.72 | 2.26 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,400 | 15.24 | 2.82 |
| Nick Leddy | NJ | $4,600 | 11.83 | 2.57 |
| Oscar Klefbom | ANA | $5,400 | 10.37 | 1.92 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,300 | 10.25 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,400 | 15.24 | 2.82 |
| Nick Leddy | NJ | $4,600 | 11.83 | 2.57 |
| Adam Larsson | ANA | $3,500 | 8.73 | 2.49 |
| Darnell Nurse | ANA | $3,800 | 9.00 | 2.37 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Crawford | STL | $9,100 | 22.83 | 2.51 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,400 | 22.70 | 2.70 |
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $7,300 | 21.46 | 2.94 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $8,600 | 18.71 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $7,300 | 21.46 | 2.94 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,400 | 22.70 | 2.70 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $9,100 | 22.83 | 2.51 |
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $7,700 | 17.43 | 2.26 |
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.