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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 | Mathew Barzal |
| C | Connor McDavid |
| W | Jesse Puljujarvi |
| W | Brian Gibbons |
| W | Cam Atkinson |
| W | Viktor Arvidsson |
| D | Torey Krug |
| D | Keith Yandle |
| G | Pekka Rinne |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 134.21 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,200 | 21.70 | 2.36 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,700 | 18.98 | 2.18 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,500 | 18.88 | 2.22 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,600 | 17.27 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,200 | 21.70 | 2.36 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,600 | 17.27 | 2.27 |
| Jeff Carter | VAN | $6,400 | 14.31 | 2.24 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,500 | 18.88 | 2.22 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,700 | 20.34 | 2.34 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,900 | 18.75 | 2.37 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $8,400 | 17.60 | 2.09 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 17.20 | 1.95 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $8,000 | 17.08 | 2.14 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,600 | 15.98 | 2.42 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,800 | 15.86 | 2.33 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,500 | 15.46 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,600 | 15.98 | 2.42 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,900 | 18.75 | 2.37 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,200 | 14.60 | 2.35 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,700 | 20.34 | 2.34 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,800 | 15.86 | 2.33 |
| Brian Gibbons | COL | $3,200 | 7.20 | 2.25 |
| Jesse Puljujarvi | ANA | $3,400 | 7.55 | 2.22 |
| Yanni Gourde | DET | $5,600 | 12.45 | 2.22 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,600 | 16.39 | 2.48 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,100 | 16.20 | 2.28 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $7,300 | 16.05 | 2.20 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $6,000 | 15.37 | 2.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torey Krug | BOS | $6,000 | 15.37 | 2.56 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,600 | 16.39 | 2.48 |
| Keith Yandle | CHI | $4,900 | 12.17 | 2.48 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $5,300 | 12.85 | 2.42 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $9,100 | 26.18 | 2.88 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $8,300 | 23.08 | 2.78 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $9,200 | 22.74 | 2.47 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,800 | 21.57 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $9,100 | 26.18 | 2.88 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $8,300 | 23.08 | 2.78 |
| Joonas Korpisalo | TB | $7,400 | 19.46 | 2.63 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,300 | 20.92 | 2.52 |
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.