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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 | Tyler Bozak |
| C | Auston Matthews |
| W | Matthew Tkachuk |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | William Nylander |
| W | Connor Brown |
| D | Jake Gardiner |
| D | Dougie Hamilton |
| G | Mike Smith |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 117.61 |
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 | 16.46 | 2.11 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,500 | 12.11 | 1.61 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $7,100 | 12.00 | 1.69 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $6,800 | 11.91 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bozak | OTT | $4,400 | 9.47 | 2.15 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,800 | 16.46 | 2.11 |
| Mark Jankowski | CEN | $3,400 | 6.19 | 1.82 |
| Mikael Backlund | CEN | $5,600 | 10.07 | 1.80 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,500 | 16.54 | 1.95 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,100 | 13.32 | 1.64 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,600 | 12.46 | 1.89 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $6,400 | 11.19 | 1.75 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $6,300 | 10.83 | 1.72 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $5,200 | 10.28 | 1.98 |
| Brandon Saad | STL | $6,000 | 10.19 | 1.70 |
| Tyler Toffoli | VAN | $5,600 | 9.78 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $5,200 | 10.28 | 1.98 |
| Connor Brown | OTT | $3,500 | 6.94 | 1.98 |
| Anthony Duclair | ARZ | $3,500 | 6.88 | 1.97 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | STL | $3,700 | 7.24 | 1.96 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,500 | 16.54 | 1.95 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,600 | 12.46 | 1.89 |
| Alex Iafallo | VAN | $3,300 | 6.21 | 1.88 |
| Troy Brouwer | CEN | $3,700 | 6.91 | 1.87 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,900 | 11.76 | 1.99 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,100 | 11.45 | 2.25 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $5,800 | 11.14 | 1.92 |
| Duncan Keith | STL | $5,200 | 10.30 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Gardiner | OTT | $4,100 | 10.11 | 2.46 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,100 | 11.45 | 2.25 |
| Jake Muzzin | VAN | $4,500 | 9.61 | 2.14 |
| Brent Seabrook | STL | $4,200 | 8.38 | 1.99 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,600 | 23.35 | 2.72 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,200 | 16.97 | 2.07 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,800 | 8.82 | 1.00 |
| Darcy Kuemper | VAN | $7,800 | 7.45 | 0.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,600 | 23.35 | 2.72 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,200 | 16.97 | 2.07 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,800 | 8.82 | 1.00 |
| Darcy Kuemper | VAN | $7,800 | 7.45 | 0.95 |
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.