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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 | Nazem Kadri |
| C | Connor McDavid |
| W | Alex Killorn |
| W | Leon Draisaitl |
| W | Mitchell Marner |
| W | Anthony Duclair |
| D | Morgan Rielly |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| G | Frederik Andersen |
| Salary | $54,600 |
| Expected Points | 121.79 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,100 | 19.58 | 2.15 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,000 | 15.94 | 1.99 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,600 | 15.61 | 1.82 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,300 | 14.37 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,100 | 19.58 | 2.15 |
| Nazem Kadri | OTT | $5,600 | 11.74 | 2.10 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,000 | 15.94 | 1.99 |
| Derek Stepan | ARZ | $5,600 | 11.07 | 1.98 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,200 | 16.42 | 2.00 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,700 | 15.46 | 1.78 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,200 | 15.13 | 2.10 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,700 | 13.12 | 1.96 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $5,900 | 12.64 | 2.14 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $6,700 | 12.51 | 1.87 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $6,500 | 12.21 | 1.88 |
| Tyler Johnson | DET | $6,100 | 11.81 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Killorn | DET | $3,900 | 9.48 | 2.43 |
| Anthony Duclair | ARZ | $3,400 | 7.51 | 2.21 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | STL | $3,800 | 8.38 | 2.20 |
| Adam Erne | DET | $3,000 | 6.45 | 2.15 |
| Yanni Gourde | DET | $5,200 | 11.20 | 2.15 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $5,900 | 12.64 | 2.14 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,200 | 15.13 | 2.10 |
| Clayton Keller | ARZ | $4,600 | 9.57 | 2.08 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,800 | 15.49 | 2.28 |
| Duncan Keith | STL | $5,700 | 11.19 | 1.96 |
| Oscar Klefbom | ANA | $5,100 | 10.77 | 2.11 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $4,500 | 10.58 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $4,500 | 10.58 | 2.35 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,800 | 15.49 | 2.28 |
| Jake Gardiner | OTT | $4,700 | 10.16 | 2.16 |
| Oscar Klefbom | ANA | $5,100 | 10.77 | 2.11 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,200 | 19.64 | 2.39 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $7,900 | 18.21 | 2.31 |
| Anton Forsberg | STL | $7,800 | 17.36 | 2.23 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,300 | 17.13 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,200 | 19.64 | 2.39 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,300 | 17.13 | 2.35 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $7,900 | 18.21 | 2.31 |
| Anton Forsberg | STL | $7,800 | 17.36 | 2.23 |
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.