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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 | Vincent Trocheck |
| C | Logan Couture |
| W | Michael Cammalleri |
| W | Sam Gagner |
| W | Michael Grabner |
| W | Josh Bailey |
| D | Nick Leddy |
| D | Roman Josi |
| G | Henrik Lundqvist |
| Salary | $49,200 |
| Expected Points | 127.76 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,400 | 20.22 | 2.15 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,700 | 17.88 | 2.05 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,000 | 17.02 | 2.13 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $8,000 | 16.93 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Couture | ATL | $6,400 | 15.00 | 2.34 |
| Mathew Barzal | NJ | $5,000 | 11.66 | 2.33 |
| Tyler Bozak | OTT | $3,900 | 9.08 | 2.33 |
| Tyler Johnson | DET | $4,000 | 9.18 | 2.30 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,800 | 18.02 | 2.05 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,100 | 17.33 | 2.14 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,400 | 15.27 | 1.82 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,700 | 14.93 | 1.94 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,600 | 14.67 | 1.93 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $6,600 | 14.10 | 2.14 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $7,800 | 13.81 | 1.77 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,700 | 13.56 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Cammalleri | VAN | $3,600 | 13.32 | 3.70 |
| Sam Gagner | WPG | $3,700 | 10.50 | 2.84 |
| Michael Grabner | NYI | $4,000 | 11.02 | 2.76 |
| Devin Shore | SJ | $3,700 | 9.64 | 2.61 |
| Kevin Fiala | CGY | $4,000 | 10.19 | 2.55 |
| Trevor Lewis | VAN | $3,400 | 8.56 | 2.52 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $4,600 | 11.53 | 2.51 |
| Ondrej Palat | DET | $4,800 | 11.78 | 2.45 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,100 | 16.61 | 2.72 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,600 | 14.79 | 2.24 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,200 | 14.04 | 2.26 |
| Kevin Shattenkirk | NYI | $6,100 | 13.55 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,100 | 16.61 | 2.72 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $3,900 | 9.99 | 2.56 |
| Brady Skjei | NYI | $3,900 | 9.86 | 2.53 |
| Jake Muzzin | VAN | $4,500 | 11.24 | 2.50 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,700 | 22.52 | 2.59 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,900 | 22.11 | 2.48 |
| Anders Nilsson | WPG | $7,900 | 22.03 | 2.79 |
| Jaroslav Halak | NJ | $7,300 | 21.72 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaroslav Halak | NJ | $7,300 | 21.72 | 2.97 |
| Anders Nilsson | WPG | $7,900 | 22.03 | 2.79 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,700 | 22.52 | 2.59 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $8,000 | 20.01 | 2.50 |
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.