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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 | Jonathan Toews |
| C | Auston Matthews |
| W | Vinnie Hinostroza |
| W | Mitchell Marner |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | William Nylander |
| D | Jake Gardiner |
| D | Jordan Oesterle |
| G | Frederik Andersen |
| Salary | $54,500 |
| Expected Points | 125.49 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,800 | 17.55 | 2.25 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $6,800 | 13.84 | 2.04 |
| Eric Staal | NSH | $6,600 | 11.33 | 1.72 |
| Nick Schmaltz | STL | $5,200 | 11.25 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,800 | 17.55 | 2.25 |
| Tyler Bozak | OTT | $4,400 | 9.89 | 2.25 |
| Nick Schmaltz | STL | $5,200 | 11.25 | 2.16 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $6,800 | 13.84 | 2.04 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,300 | 17.42 | 2.10 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $5,900 | 12.43 | 2.11 |
| Mikael Granlund | NSH | $6,800 | 12.33 | 1.81 |
| Mike Hoffman | MTL | $6,600 | 11.89 | 1.80 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $7,100 | 11.75 | 1.65 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $6,000 | 11.55 | 1.92 |
| Brandon Saad | STL | $5,900 | 11.32 | 1.92 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $5,300 | 10.79 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinnie Hinostroza | STL | $4,100 | 10.08 | 2.46 |
| Ryan Hartman | STL | $3,800 | 8.04 | 2.12 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $5,900 | 12.43 | 2.11 |
| Ryan Dzingel | MTL | $3,600 | 7.60 | 2.11 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,300 | 17.42 | 2.10 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $5,300 | 10.79 | 2.03 |
| Zack Smith | MTL | $3,500 | 6.97 | 1.99 |
| Zach Hyman | OTT | $4,300 | 8.33 | 1.94 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $7,000 | 14.64 | 2.09 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $5,200 | 11.69 | 2.25 |
| Duncan Keith | STL | $5,400 | 10.71 | 1.98 |
| Ryan Suter | NSH | $5,400 | 10.41 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Gardiner | OTT | $3,900 | 9.40 | 2.41 |
| Jordan Oesterle | STL | $4,000 | 9.38 | 2.35 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $5,200 | 11.69 | 2.25 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $7,000 | 14.64 | 2.09 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,400 | 24.60 | 2.93 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,600 | 17.76 | 2.06 |
| Anton Forsberg | STL | $7,400 | 17.56 | 2.37 |
| Craig Anderson | MTL | $7,400 | 13.03 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,400 | 24.60 | 2.93 |
| Anton Forsberg | STL | $7,400 | 17.56 | 2.37 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,600 | 17.76 | 2.06 |
| Craig Anderson | MTL | $7,400 | 13.03 | 1.76 |
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.