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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 | Bo Horvat |
| W | Andrew Shaw |
| W | Yanni Gourde |
| W | Kyle Palmieri |
| W | Vladimir Tarasenko |
| D | Ivan Provorov |
| D | Alex Pietrangelo |
| G | Carter Hutton |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 132.88 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,200 | 18.35 | 1.99 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,600 | 15.99 | 1.86 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,600 | 14.41 | 1.90 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $6,500 | 14.26 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | ANA | $4,900 | 10.84 | 2.21 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $6,500 | 14.26 | 2.19 |
| Tomas Plekanec | CAR | $3,900 | 8.45 | 2.17 |
| Bo Horvat | WPG | $5,900 | 12.62 | 2.14 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,300 | 19.85 | 2.39 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,900 | 15.75 | 1.77 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $7,200 | 15.61 | 2.17 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,600 | 15.24 | 2.01 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,500 | 15.24 | 2.03 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,500 | 14.72 | 1.96 |
| Max Pacioretty | CAR | $7,200 | 14.62 | 2.03 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,500 | 13.20 | 1.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Shaw | CAR | $3,400 | 8.93 | 2.63 |
| Yanni Gourde | DET | $3,600 | 9.30 | 2.58 |
| Jesper Bratt | COL | $3,900 | 9.78 | 2.51 |
| Jason Zucker | NSH | $4,700 | 11.32 | 2.41 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,300 | 19.85 | 2.39 |
| Kris Versteeg | CEN | $3,200 | 7.66 | 2.39 |
| Vladimir Sobotka | EDM | $4,400 | 10.50 | 2.39 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $5,600 | 13.02 | 2.33 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,100 | 14.67 | 2.40 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $5,800 | 12.36 | 2.13 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,200 | 11.66 | 2.24 |
| Ivan Provorov | NYR | $4,500 | 11.62 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Provorov | NYR | $4,500 | 11.62 | 2.58 |
| Steven Santini | COL | $3,500 | 8.71 | 2.49 |
| Joel Edmundson | EDM | $3,800 | 9.26 | 2.44 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,100 | 14.67 | 2.40 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $8,300 | 24.52 | 2.95 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,400 | 22.63 | 2.69 |
| Ryan Miller | LA | $8,100 | 22.04 | 2.72 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $9,100 | 21.94 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $8,300 | 24.52 | 2.95 |
| Ryan Miller | LA | $8,100 | 22.04 | 2.72 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,400 | 22.63 | 2.69 |
| Cory Schneider | COL | $8,200 | 20.22 | 2.47 |
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.