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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 | Anze Kopitar |
| C | Nicklas Backstrom |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| W | Alex DeBrincat |
| W | Brandon Saad |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| D | Jordan Oesterle |
| D | Jake Gardiner |
| G | Marc-Andre Fleury |
| Salary | $54,400 |
| Expected Points | 132.57 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $7,100 | 15.16 | 2.13 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,600 | 14.70 | 1.71 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $6,500 | 14.58 | 2.24 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,000 | 14.50 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bozak | OTT | $4,100 | 10.46 | 2.55 |
| Evan Rodrigues | BUF | $3,300 | 7.85 | 2.38 |
| Matt Duchene | FLA | $4,400 | 9.92 | 2.25 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $6,500 | 14.58 | 2.24 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 21.05 | 2.39 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,200 | 17.06 | 2.08 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,700 | 15.48 | 1.78 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,100 | 15.04 | 1.86 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $7,900 | 14.11 | 1.79 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,600 | 13.53 | 2.05 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,400 | 13.27 | 1.79 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,200 | 13.16 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Raffl | NYR | $3,000 | 7.99 | 2.66 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $4,200 | 10.93 | 2.60 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 21.05 | 2.39 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $4,000 | 9.40 | 2.35 |
| Connor Brown | OTT | $3,400 | 7.89 | 2.32 |
| Nick Bjugstad | CHI | $3,800 | 8.69 | 2.29 |
| Ryan Hartman | STL | $3,700 | 8.46 | 2.29 |
| Elias Lindholm | WSH | $4,300 | 9.73 | 2.26 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,700 | 15.03 | 2.64 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,700 | 13.43 | 2.00 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $5,400 | 12.17 | 2.25 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $5,200 | 11.98 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Oesterle | STL | $3,500 | 11.15 | 3.19 |
| Dmitry Orlov | DAL | $3,700 | 10.12 | 2.73 |
| Jake Gardiner | OTT | $3,700 | 9.95 | 2.69 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,700 | 15.03 | 2.64 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,800 | 23.01 | 2.61 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,700 | 22.99 | 2.64 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $8,600 | 22.67 | 2.64 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,900 | 21.93 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Lehner | BUF | $7,200 | 19.28 | 2.68 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,700 | 22.99 | 2.64 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $8,600 | 22.67 | 2.64 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,800 | 23.01 | 2.61 |
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.