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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 | Brayden Point |
| C | Steven Stamkos |
| W | Devante Smith-Pelly |
| W | Yanni Gourde |
| W | Chandler Stephenson |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| D | John Carlson |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| G | Braden Holtby |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 132.36 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,700 | 20.45 | 2.35 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,200 | 15.72 | 1.71 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,300 | 13.52 | 1.85 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $6,500 | 12.61 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lars Eller | DAL | $3,800 | 9.18 | 2.41 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,700 | 20.45 | 2.35 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $5,500 | 11.84 | 2.15 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | ANA | $5,000 | 10.77 | 2.15 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $9,000 | 20.41 | 2.27 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,100 | 19.33 | 2.12 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,300 | 15.15 | 1.83 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | DET | $6,300 | 14.08 | 2.23 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,700 | 12.76 | 1.66 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,300 | 12.71 | 1.74 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $5,900 | 12.34 | 2.09 |
| Brandon Saad | STL | $5,600 | 11.87 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devante Smith-Pelly | DAL | $3,400 | 8.78 | 2.58 |
| Yanni Gourde | DET | $4,000 | 9.87 | 2.47 |
| Jesse Puljujarvi | ANA | $3,100 | 7.28 | 2.35 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $9,000 | 20.41 | 2.27 |
| Chandler Stephenson | DAL | $3,300 | 7.35 | 2.23 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | DET | $6,300 | 14.08 | 2.23 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $3,800 | 8.38 | 2.21 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,100 | 19.33 | 2.12 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,700 | 14.47 | 2.54 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,000 | 14.25 | 2.38 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,900 | 13.61 | 1.97 |
| Duncan Keith | STL | $5,300 | 10.29 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,700 | 14.47 | 2.54 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,000 | 14.25 | 2.38 |
| Steven Santini | COL | $3,500 | 7.66 | 2.19 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $3,800 | 8.32 | 2.19 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $9,300 | 24.94 | 2.68 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $9,200 | 21.30 | 2.31 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $8,900 | 21.07 | 2.37 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,800 | 20.73 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $9,300 | 24.94 | 2.68 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $8,900 | 21.07 | 2.37 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,800 | 20.73 | 2.36 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $9,200 | 21.30 | 2.31 |
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.